Whether you are booking a group or chartering an entire cruise ship, cruise lines can be an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind event experience. There are many reasons why corporations and groups continue to return to cruise ships for their events and programs. In this blog article, we have complied 10 reasons to consider why a cruise might be the right choice for your event or program.
Top 10 Reasons
Many amenities that have additional costs at land-based resorts and hotels are included in your cruise price
On a per guest basis, ship-based events are less costly than land-based events and can save you as much as 30%
Completely customizable state-of-the-art facilities and meeting rooms that are fully equipped with the latest AV and Wi-Fi capabilities
Cruise ships provide a dedicated group services coordinator to follow up on every event detail
Self-contained, floating hotels (cruise ships) maximize meeting attendance, participation and networking
Many international cruises are booked in USD; no currency fluctuations to worry about when budgeting
A cruise is unique, memorable and will motivate and inspire attendees. A cruise creates a sense of camaraderie and adventure not found on land
Wide variety of onboard activities and entertainment for everyone in your group
Exciting and exotic ports of call without the hassle of packing and unpacking
Wide selection of shore excursions makes the most of everyone’s time on shore
Bottomline:
Cruises provide the best value for groups because of the inclusive nature, in most instances all your costs and fees are upfront. That makes it easier to plan your budget and keep expenses under control. Compare that against land-based options, and you’ll quickly see why cruising is such a great choice.