7 Tips to Help You Save on a Group Cruise
When people think about cruises, they often conjure up images of romantic getaways for couples or an easy way for retirees to travel without the hassle of driving or air travel. We picture groups meeting in boring conference centers or park pavilions. No matter what type of group you’d like to get together, there’s an excellent discount waiting for you.
1. Family Reunions
If your family is flexible about what time of year to hold the reunion, they can get discounts up to 50-percent off normal rates. Often, families schedule a cruise to see the country of their heritage. This is a wonderful bonding experience, and a chance for the older generations to introduce the youngsters to where they came from and who they are as a family.
2. Wedding Parties
Want to have a grand wedding on a tight budget? A cruise just might be your answer. Groups needing 8 or more staterooms qualify for group rates, and instead of paying fees for churches and reception halls, all of the guests pitch in for their own fare – making it a budget-friendly alternative for the couple and a fabulous experience for all.
3. Girls’ Getaways
Time for some female bonding? When booking group cruises, you can opt to pay separately so the entire group isn’t held hostage to one party member who doesn’t pony up. You can get even steeper discounts when you combine all the expenses – such as lodging, air fare and shore excursions – together in the package.
4. Executive Cruises
Need an alternative to high-end resorts? A cruise is the perfect way to pamper professionals without breaking the company budget. The leader of the group may qualify for a free fare, saving the company money. If each person is footing their own bill, this discount can be applied equally among the group, encouraging better attendance.
5. Retired Veterans Cruises
Want a special way to honor your comrades? On a cruise ship, you can take all your meals together and spend the rest of the trip as you please. Some group packages include credits for gaming and other fun activities on the ship. Alaskan cruise packages and many other spectacular cruise opportunities are available to those who served.
6. Church Group Cruises
Church retreats are less expensive when you don’t have to pay for every activity. Welcome receptions, group dining and the ability to choose the ideal destination and ship for the event make it easy and affordable to plan a spiritually uplifting retreat for the group.
7. Alumni Group Cruises
Recent graduates, fraternity or sorority groups and school alumni can take advantage of the amenities on cruise ships that would cost extra to provide at other venues. Welcome gifts, meeting and party rooms, credits for massages and spa treatments can be included in the group discount, allowing event planners to get more bang for their budget bucks.
Plan an event that everyone in the group will remember fondly for a lifetime. There are discounts offered to any group you can imagine, and the flexibility of payment plans make it less risky to book plans for large groups. Pick a date, choose a destination, plan the length of the trip, then enjoy the cruise!
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