How many must we have to plan a group cruise?

As a cruise consultant, I am often surprised that clients don’t take advantage of the option to plan a cruise as a group.   It turns out, that once presented with the group option, the decision to proceed as a group is an easy decision to make.

Actually, smaller groups with as little as eight cabins are the easiest.   Our annual cruise for military veterans and family and friends always start out as a group planned for eight cabins, and always grows to significantly larger groups.

The advantage to our small group planning strategy is that no monies are required for a deposit.   Deposits are only required as individuals book into the group, and they are paid by the individuals at that time.   As the group leader, one does not have to risk financially if the group does not meet the eight cabins reserved for the cruise.  If you need more cabins, your additional guests are added to the group as they join the cruise.

Also, if you do organize a group cruise, and your group does not book the planned eight cabins, in most cases, the guest who did join the cruise still enjoy the on board credit the group was assigned.

Is it really that easy?

Yes, if you have been  considering a cruise for a family or school reunion, or with your local tennis association you should contact a certified cruise consultant and ask for more information.   Face to face consultations are best, but I have done them on the phone and with video conferences.    The hardest part is choosing, as a group, where and when you will be enjoying your group cruise.

How do you choose the actual cruise?

Not everyone will agree, some have a preferred cruise line, and everyone has different life schedules.  It is best to have one group leader working with your cruise consultant, and the group leader will canvas the group with all the options provided.   Once the group has decided on the actual itinerary and the group has been established for booking.   The group leader will provide booking information to the group.    The guests will be able to contact the group leader individually.

 So, what’s next?

If you already have a cruise consultant, let them know you would like more about small group bookings, or contact me.   I specialize in small group cruises and look forward to helping you plan your next set of awesome memories.

You can email me at jcovert@cruiseshipcenters.com