Bring Your Group Together at Sea
Family reunions, friends, clubs, charitable organizations, wine lovers and milestone celebrations all have different needs. We help bring the pieces together so your group can share a memorable vacation without one person having to become the full-time travel coordinator. For qualifying organizations, a group cruise may also become a fundraising opportunity.
Groups We Help Plan
Why Cruises Work So Well for Groups
A cruise gives people the opportunity to share the same vacation while still having the freedom to spend their time differently. Some may meet for dinner every evening while others reconnect over an excursion, a show, a glass of wine or a day ashore. Different generations, budgets and interests can all travel together without requiring everyone to follow the same schedule.
One Vacation, Many Choices
Travelers can choose different stateroom categories, activities, excursions and onboard experiences while still sharing the same ship and itinerary.
Time Together and Apart
Group dinners and gatherings can be part of the experience without turning the vacation into a rigid schedule that everyone must follow.
Group Opportunities
Depending on the cruise line, sailing and group size, group space may offer special pricing, amenities, fundraising opportunities or other benefits. We compare the available options with current individual promotions and program terms.
We Help Keep the Group Organized
A successful group cruise requires more than choosing a ship. We help coordinate the moving pieces before they become headaches for the person bringing everyone together.
Ship and Sailing Selection
We consider destination, ship, cruise line, travel dates, group makeup, purpose and budget before recommending options.
Group Space and Pricing
When available, we evaluate group inventory, public promotions and other eligible rates rather than assuming one pricing structure is automatically best.
Stateroom Coordination
Families, friends and organization members often need different cabin categories, locations or configurations. We help keep those choices organized.
Deposits and Deadlines
We help everyone understand important booking, deposit and final-payment dates so the group leader does not have to chase every detail alone.
Dining and Gatherings
Where the cruise line permits, we help coordinate dining and discuss opportunities for group gatherings or special activities.
Pre-Cruise Guidance
We help travelers navigate documents, packages, insurance, transportation, excursions and other details leading up to departure.
What Kind of Group Are You Planning?
Family and Multigenerational Cruises
Bringing grandparents, parents, children and teens together requires a ship that works across generations. The best choice may be Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival or another cruise line depending on the family.
Explore family cruise planningWine and Special Interest Cruises
A shared interest can turn a cruise into something much more memorable. Wine cruises may combine great destinations with tastings, private experiences, winery visits and time with travelers who share the same passion.
Explore our wine cruise expertiseFriends, Reunions and Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and groups of longtime friends are a natural fit for cruising. Everyone can share the occasion while still having plenty of freedom during the trip.
Talk with us about your groupClubs, Organizations and Affinity Groups
Service clubs, professional groups, community organizations and other affinity groups can use a cruise as both a shared experience and an easy way for members to travel together.
Start planning an organization cruiseFundraising Cruises
A fundraising cruise can do two things at once: bring members, supporters, friends and family together for a shared vacation while also creating an opportunity to raise money for the organization.
Some cruise-line group programs can provide a contribution to a qualifying organization based on eligible bookings in the group. The exact structure, eligibility requirements and contribution vary by cruise line, sailing and program, so we confirm the terms before the organization begins promoting the cruise.
We have organized fundraising cruise groups for organizations including Kiwanis, Daughters of the British Empire, the ALS Association and Dog Paws, and have worked with fundraising arrangements on Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line.
Explore fundraising cruisesWhy It Can Work Well
- The organization gains a community-building event
- Supporters receive a real vacation in return
- Friends and family can participate too
- Eligible bookings may help generate funds
- We handle the individual travel reservations
- The organization can focus on its members and mission
Your Group or One of Ours
Plan Your Own Group
You choose the people, purpose, destination and general travel style. We help research the right cruise and manage the travel-planning details for the group.
PLAN MY GROUPCruise With Suzanne and Steve
Prefer to join an established group? Suzanne and Steve personally sail selected ocean, river, expedition and extended voyages that clients can choose to join.
See where we are sailingGroup Pricing Is Not Automatically the Best Price
Cruise pricing changes constantly, and travelers may qualify for cruise-line promotions, loyalty offers or other rates. Group space can provide excellent value, but we compare the available options rather than assuming the word group always means the lowest fare. For fundraising groups, we also consider which eligible rate structure supports the fundraising program. The goal is to find the combination of price, flexibility, benefits and group purpose that makes the most sense.
Before You Start Planning
How large does a cruise group have to be?
Group requirements vary by cruise line and program. Tell us approximately how many travelers or staterooms you expect, and we can determine which group options may apply.
Does everyone have to book the same type of cabin?
Usually not. Subject to availability and the terms of the particular group program, travelers can often choose among different stateroom categories and price points.
Does everyone have to spend the whole cruise together?
Absolutely not. That flexibility is one of the reasons cruises work so well for groups. Travelers can participate in shared meals or activities when they want and enjoy the rest of the vacation independently.
Can a nonprofit or service club use a cruise as a fundraiser?
Potentially, yes. Some cruise-line and group programs can support fundraising based on eligible group bookings. The organization, sailing and program must qualify, and the contribution structure varies, so we confirm the current rules before the cruise is promoted.
Which cruise line is best for a family group?
It depends on the ages, interests, budget and priorities of the family. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity and other cruise lines can each be the right choice for different families.
Can you help if we do not know which ship or destination we want?
Yes. In many cases that is the best place to start. Tell us about the people traveling and the experience or purpose you want, and we can help narrow the possibilities.
Ready to Start Planning Your Group Cruise?
Tell us who is traveling, approximately how many people you expect, when you would like to travel and what brings the group together. If fundraising is part of the goal, tell us about the organization and we can explore which cruise programs may fit.
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