| Planning a corporate event, family reunion, | | | | networking cocktail parties and more can be |
| wedding, or any group activity is a | | | | arranged with the help of your travel agent |
| challenge. You can spend countless hours | | | | and the cruise line of your choice. |
| contacting lots of different vendors to book | | | | |
| rooms, schedule, entertainment or plan | | | | In addition, you'll find unique extras. For |
| activities... or you can make one phone call. | | | | example, Royal Caribbean offers team-building |
| With one point-of-contact you can create a | | | | exercises such as Team Trivia or Scavenger |
| custom event that includes deluxe | | | | Hunts, to forge stronger business |
| accommodations, extensive dining options, | | | | relationships in a relaxed setting. Family |
| travel to exciting locations, and more, in | | | | group activities are also available. |
| one complete package. What's this refreshing | | | | |
| change from the usual resort event? Group | | | | All Work and No Play... |
| cruises! | | | | |
| | | | But group cruises aren't all work. There's |
| Group Cruises Are Convenient and Customizable | | | | plenty of play, too! When you're ready to |
| | | | relax, entertainment abounds on cruise ships |
| All big events require coordination and | | | | with full production shows, live bands, and |
| advance planning in order to be successful. | | | | theatres. Whether they enjoy casinos and |
| If you've ever organized a family reunion or | | | | nightlife, spas and relaxation, pools and |
| a corporate conference you know the effort it | | | | on-shore excursions, or want to experience |
| takes. Whether you're commemorating a special | | | | everything, it's all available. Many cruise |
| occasion or recognizing the efforts of your | | | | lines offer programs designed especially for |
| valued employees, you want your affair to | | | | teens and younger passengers, and attractions |
| stand out from all the others. Travel is a | | | | created exclusively for their ships. Royal |
| desirable and glamorous way to delight family | | | | Caribbean's rock-climbing wall is always |
| members, motivate key employees, or impress | | | | popular as is its exclusive ice-skating rink |
| your clients. With group cruises you'll give | | | | and FlowRider(R). |
| them diverse and spectacular surroundings in | | | | |
| your chosen travel locations. Instead of just | | | | It's not only easy to plan, but one price |
| one city, as with a typical resort event, | | | | covers it all with group cruises. Everyone |
| your group will travel to multiple exciting | | | | will enjoy luxurious rooms, dining, |
| destinations like Alaska, Mexico, Bermuda, | | | | recreation, and the unique experience of |
| Europe, the Caribbean, and more, without | | | | taking it all with you while you explore |
| having to pack and unpack along the way. | | | | thrilling destinations. |
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| Many cruise lines give you direct access to | | | | Make It Personal |
| your own event planner, to help design a | | | | |
| program that meets your needs and | | | | Group cruises can be personalized with logo |
| expectations. If you'd rather do it yourself, | | | | items, gift packages, door decorations, and |
| you'll find convenient online services, such | | | | more, The vast array of dining choices |
| as those offered by Carnival. You can create | | | | aboard cruise ships lets you choose how |
| and send invitations, poll your guests for | | | | casual or formal you want to be: an elegant |
| desired travel destinations, and choose the | | | | lobster dinner; a buffet with something for |
| cruise that's right for you. As an incentive | | | | everyone; or laid-back informal dining - you |
| to book group cruises, cruise lines such as | | | | can have it all on a cruise ship. |
| Royal Caribbean and Carnival may offer air | | | | |
| supplements and flight transfers. | | | | The unique experience of traveling to |
| | | | fascinating ports of call; all the |
| Conducting Business During Group Cruises | | | | convenience and luxury of sailing on a cruise |
| | | | ship; and the bonus of incentives offered by |
| Group cruises can be as full of activities or | | | | cruise lines; all make group cruises a cut |
| as free and easy as you desire. For meetings, | | | | above the usual meeting facility. If you're |
| seminars or workshops, cruise ships offer | | | | looking for something a little different that |
| conference rooms with extensive audio-visual | | | | will make a big impact, check into group |
| and computer equipment at no extra charge. | | | | cruises. You'll be pleasantly surprised with |
| Need to host an awards dinner? Private | | | | how much you receive for such an affordable |
| dinning options are available. Family talent | | | | rate. |
| shows, employee recognition banquets, | | | | |