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Friends & Family
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Friends & Family Cruises are so much fun. Have a large
extended family or just a small group of friends? Are you
a member of a golf or tennis club, bridge club, dance
club, a member of Rotary, Lions, Elks...Perhaps a member
of a condominium or homeowner's association. No matter
what, a cruise is a "time of your life" experience
that is even more fun when you travel with a group of
people you know. There is such a variety of cruise ships,
itineraries and theme cruises available there is a cruise
to fit both your interests and your budget!. So, get
together with people you know who would love to cruise,
give us a call and we'll take care of the rest.
Your group will have a great cruise at great prices plus,
added amenities will that make your cruise even more
special. Family
Reunions
Choosing the perfect family reunion vacation means
pleasing young, old and in between; creating memorable
experiences for everyone; and still keeping within budget.
A cruise offers the solution to this vacation dilemma for
more families every year. With an extensive selection of
programs for all ages, the all-inclusive nature of a
cruise and the deals that are regularly available -
including "children sail free" specials - families are
realizing that cruising is an affordable way to get
together and make everyone happy.
Cruises have long been known for catering to passengers,
and that includes the younger set who has its own
activities, parties and kid-friendly menus.
Highly trained youth counselors supervise youngsters ages
three months to 17 years (depending on the line and the
itinerary) through age-appropriate activities. Fun is the
operative word for all ages on a cruise. Activities
include face painting, pizza parties, karaoke, talent
shows, video games and computer fun, mini-Olympic-style
events and sporting tournaments.
Other programs are designed to make education fun through
hands-on activities and entertainment focusing on the
destination's nature, heritage and the international
experience.
In addition, several lines provide babysitting services.
A cruise also is a great opportunity to share some
"quality" family time. After spending the day doing what
interests them individually, family members can reunite at
dinner to share their experiences and enjoy a family show
or film. Some lines feature programs that enable children
and parents to play and learn together.
Best of all, parents can enjoy their time knowing the
children are enjoying themselves in a safe and secure
environment.
Interested in planning a group cruise? Have a Groups Representative
contact you.
Just fill out the
Group Request Form
click here
Fund Raising Themed Event
It takes less time and effort than a bake sale, bazaar, or
raffle, and has the potential to earn a lot more money --
from $5,000 to $20,000!
Would you like to help raise
money for your church, school or non-profit organization
offering a cruise as a fundraiser?
Who benefits?
1. Your organization raises
needed funds with an at-sea special event.
2. Guests support a worthwhile cause while enjoying a
much-deserved vacation with their family.
3. Publicity of your fund raising cruise can bring more
community recognition to your organization 4. You meet
potential new contributors who can assist you with future
events
Our "themed event"
program offers a bonus to your fund raising efforts with a
cash contribution, based on the actual number of
staterooms that sail. The organization may choose to raise
funds by marking up the group rate and/or by taking the
value of the free berths earned as their contribution.
For example, an ocean view
cabin on a 7-night cruise (double occupancy) is priced at
$999.00 total (including port charges and taxes), your
organization marks it up to $1199. The extra $100 goes to
your organization and the cruise line matches this with
another $100 donation. Your organization receives a total
of $200.00 donation for this one cabin! ( Note: not all
cruise lines match price, amounts vary by cruise line and
accommodations chosen )
Another example:
The cruise line gives you a
certain number of points good for special amenities for
your group cruise. Convert these points to raise money.
For example, on a particular cruise, your organization is
given 4 points by the cruise line. You trade the 4 points
for $50 per cabin sold in fundraising money. After the
cruise sales the cruise line gives a check to your
organization.
A group cruise on any cruise line is a minimum of 8 cabins
sold at a minimum of double occupancy.
Interested in planning a group cruise? Have a Groups Representative
contact you.
Just fill out the
Group Request Form
click here
Group Leaders Cruise for
Free
How about a FREE vacation.
As a Group Leader, you could earn free passage on a
cruise.
Here's how it works... If
you have at least 16 people ( 8 double occupancy cabins
required ) who are interested in taking a cruise together,
you could earn a free cruise. The cruise line will award a
free berth ( another word for bed ) for every 8 cabins
your group reserves. On some cruises, it can be as few as
five cabins.
Here's an example of the
number of free berths (beds) your group earns:
- 8 cabins (16 guests)
booked = 1 Free Bed
- 16 cabins (32 guests)
booked = 2 Free Beds (equal to 1 free cabin)
- 24 cabins (48 guests)
booked = 3 Free Beds
- 32 cabins (64 guests)
booked = 4 Free Beds (equal to 2 free cabins)
- 100 cabins (200 guests)
booked = 12 Free Beds (equal to 6 free cabins)
Cruise Lines only award
the value of the cruise fare only. Port charges, taxes and
government fees are not free and must be paid by everyone
in the group, including the Tour Leader. Each cruise line
has its own group leader policy and they vary depending
upon the cruise line.
Converting Free Berths
Here are a few ways group
leaders can take advantage of earned berths:
You Sail
Free
Keep the free bed for yourself and cruise for free and
even earn extra spending money if enough people travel
with the group. This is agreed upon in advance and can be
kept confidential.
Lower the Per Person
Price
You can take the value of the free berth (s) and divide it
among the others in the group as an additional discount.
Since the number of free berths depends on the number of
cabins that actually sail, the additional discounts are
applied at final payment or as a rebate after the group
returns from the cruise.
Personal Cruise Direct
Escort
You can hire an on-board group escort to help coordinate
on-board and on-shore activities. Use one of free berths
to cover the escorts passage. A separate special
services fee may apply.
Invite A Special Guest
Invite a guest lecturer or celebrity. This could be a
local pastor, radio or tv personality or an expert in your
field whose participation may encourage others to join
your group.
Shore Tours
Take the value of the free berths and apply them towards
the purchase of shore excursions like sightseeing tours,
snorkeling, fishing adventures or a glacier helicopter
landing.
In Cabin Amenities
Give everyone an in cabin
gifts like fruit baskets, wine, or chocolates.
Interested in planning a group cruise? Have a Groups Representative
contact you.
Just fill out the
Group Request Form
click here
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