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Successful events require a special eye for detail coupled with negotiating power. Our Group Specialists have the expertise and the connections you’ll need, be it for a small and intimate gathering or a meeting of two hundred people or more. We can do it all.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Your group’s leader will partner with our team of Group Specialists to create a remarkable event at sea
- You’ll book eight or more cabins on the same ship and sailing; reduced deposits/customized payment plans are available
- You’ll earn more amenities and become eligible for exclusive promotions by growing the size of your group
FRIENDS & FAMILY
A cruise makes for the perfect getaway with family and friends. No matter the occasion – be it a special anniversary or birthday, a graduation, or another important milestone – booking your group aboard a cruise provides tremendous value and flexibility for all. More and more groups are turning to cruise vacations as a great way to bring everybody together. Friends and families can celebrate virtually anything while at sea, and convene almost any type of group, including:
- Anniversaries/Birthdays
- Family Reunions/Multi-Generational Getaways
- Retired Military Groups/Fraternal Organizations/Church Groups
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Voyages that are focused on a hobby, or a particular area of interest are increasingly popular. Offering near-total immersion in a beloved activity, these cruises offer an all-access pass to your favorite pastime enabling you to have an experience that would be hard to replicate on your own, and they’re also an excellent value!
- Tailor your sailing to suit your group’s passion and interests
- Create a unique atmosphere onboard, one that facilitates intimate interactions among fans, brands, bands, etc.
- Treat your group leader like a headliner (he or she will sail for free when your group books eight or more cabins)
WEDDINGS AT SEA
What could be more romantic than getting married at sea, surrounded by your family and friends, en route to an array of exotic destinations? It’s also the savvy choice once you consider that:
- Getting married at sea is a tremendous value when compared to the cost of a traditional (land-based) wedding
- Your wedding and your honeymoon can be rolled up into a single sailing
- Options range from a modest gathering aboard a luxury vessel (minimum 15 guests) to a grand gala aboard an enormous mega-ship
- Tailor your sailing to suit your group’’’s passion and interests
- Create a unique atmosphere onboard, one that facilitates intimate interactions among fans, brands, bands, etc.
- Treat your group leader like a headliner (he or she will sail for free when your group books eight or more cabins)
CORPORATE MEETINGS AT SEA
We know that your employees want to feel appreciated; we also know that your executives want to demonstrate their appreciation without blowing up their budgets. Convening your corporate meeting aboard a cruise ship is the perfect solution.
- It’s a break from the ordinary (e.g. the hotels, the convention centers, etc.) and it’s less costly
- All of the business resources you’ll need (e.g. state-of-the-art venues, Internet at sea, etc.) are available aboard today’s cruise ships
- Your event can be branded with company and/or sponsor logos and signage
OTHER TYPES OF EVENTS
- “Family & Friends” Events: An important anniversary or birthday, a high-school reunion, college graduation, church retreats, and more. Come together and create memories that will last a lifetime!
- An Incentive Event: Special-interest or themed groups (e.g. sports fans, music lovers, food and beverage aficionados, hobbyists, and more). We’ll help turn your group’s event from old to bold!
WHY BOOK YOUR GROUPS WITH US: THE TRAVEL GENIUS ADVANTAGE
- Whether it’s an anniversary, wedding, or a concert with a fabulous rock star your experience is always about creating memories. With every event, either part or all of the goal is to walk away with more than you began with. We want you to laugh, celebrate, and enjoy your vacation in the style with which you are accustomed.
- Industry Leading Expertise: When you partner with us, you’re partnering with one of America’s Largest Cruise Agency – and that means unparalleled negotiating power (and with larger events, i.e. more than 199 attendees, we wield even more influence), so you’ll enjoy great pricing and the best values at sea. Let us help you navigate the differences betweentop cruise lines such as Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian and more. We’ll also ask the right questions to ensure that you’re being matched to the perfect ship for your event (our experts have intimate and first-hand knowledge of each and every vessel that we sell).
- Unbeatable Customer Service: We’ll walk you through the entire process to ensure that your group receives the biggest possible savings. We also have access to reduced rates, free shipboard credit, special/extra amenities, and other exclusive offers.
- A Customized Experience: What kind of experience do you want to provide for your group? What are your goals? How can we brand your event? We’ll match you with Group Specialists who understand your event type, and we’ll tailor your reservation to meet your group’s unique expectations and requirements.
- Personalized Online Registration:Partner with us and we’ll eliminate the administrative work from your to-do list by providing your group with its very own branded website: we’ll collect all of the attendee information, upload it to the cruise line, and more.
- Communication Of Event Information: Do you have pre-event info to share? Is there a communication plan that requires precise timing? We can automate/coordinate email communications, including payment deadlines, based on your timeline.
- Onboard Support: We’ll assist you however you see fit – even if that means traveling with you. If your event requires onboard support, we’ll be there!
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A GROUP LEADER AT SEA?
| Number Of Cabins | 8+ | 16+ | 32+ | 48+ | 64+ | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complimentary Custom Website | Complimentary Custom Website | Complimentary Custom Website | Complimentary Custom Website | Complimentary Custom Website | Complimentary Custom Website | Complimentary Custom Website |
| Cruise For Free | *1 Free Stateroom | *2 Free Stateroom | *3 Free Staterooms | *4 Free Staterooms | *5+ Free Staterooms | |
| Special Onboard Gift | 2 Per Stateroom | 2 Per Stateroom | 2 Per Stateroom | |||
| Onboard Spending | $25 Per Cabin | $25 Per Cabin | $50 Per Cabin | $50 Per Cabin | ||
| Group Leader “Thank You” Reward (Post Cruise) | $200 | $300 | $500 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Personal Onboard Coordinator | Complimentary Professional Onboard Event Planner For The Duration Of Your Cruise |
* Port Charges and taxes are the responsibility of the passengers. Ask about incentives for 5 night sailings
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