Groups

GROUPS

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CRUISING FOR FREE!

Cruising is perfect for groups of all sizes!  Whether it be for a small gathering or large convention, we are Group Specialists, so we can handle all of the arrangements for groups of any size.

There's no better place to get together than on board a magnificent cruise ship for weddings, family reunions, professional seminars, seniors, churches, fraternal organizations, alumni, hobbyists, or just a bunch of friends.

Organizations and groups often hold meetings, conventions, and seminars in some interesting locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, and Hawaii.  However, most have never considered the perfect location where they can schedule their group - on a cruise ship!

When you weigh all the options, amenities, locations, and prices, not to mention the excitement, a cruise ship really is the perfect place to hold a meeting, while costing less than land-based resorts.

Cruising is more affordable than ever before and offers your group or organization exciting incentives ideal for conferences, such as flexible meeting rooms to suit all your needs with state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities.  And the best part is, everything is included in the price!

There are no extra charges for hotel rooms, food, meeting rooms, audio/visual equipment, or entertainment.  Plus, it offers the opportunity to visit exotic ports and shore excursions to help the attendees relax while interacting and forming lasting personal and professional relationships.  (Some cruise lines charge minimal fees for refreshments if they are to be a part of the meetings.)

There is no limit as to what can be done to accommodate your gathering of any size with any special requests or needs.  For example; arrangements were made to have brand new motorcycles brought on board during a Harley-Davidson convention.  Key-note speakers have waived fees because their cruise was paid for, which could result in substantial savings to an organization.  Or perhaps holding a golf tournament in an exotic location would be ideal for your group.  Depending on the circumstances and the size of the group, we can negotiate a variety of amenities; private dinners, cocktail parties, and sometimes even free airfare or bus fare.  Endless opportunities abound!

And, while the attendees are in meetings, spouses and dependents can take advantage of all the ship's amenities including free 24-hour room service, the most modern workout facilities, fantastic spas, swimming pools, nightclubs, and gambling casinos.  Also, they have fully supervised camps for the kids with lots of activities to keep them entertained all day long.  Some ships have rock-climbing walls, miniature golf, inline skating, basketball, and even an ice-skating rink!

Cruising also offers the perfect reward for outstanding performance.  Whether it's for an employee or a client, the gift of a cruise is an excellent and cost effective way to show your appreciation.

We can help plan weddings - either on board the ship at the port of departure, while actually out to sea, or at a port the ship will be visiting during the trip.  There are many romantic possibilities and a wide range of options and prices.

Cruise Planners is a national award-winning agency specializing in cruises.  We are licensed, bonded, and insured and we are members of the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), the National Association of Cruise Only Agencies (NACOA), the Internation Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN), and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

We have achieved 'Top Producer' status with virtually all cruise lines.  This allows us to offer the best prices available along with unsurpassed personalized service with no cost to you.  We are here to help you plan a conference that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations!

We offer cruises of all lengths, with the most popular being 2 to 7 days.  We offer something to fit everyone's demands; from small luxury yachts to the new mega cruise ships; from steamboat paddle-wheelers to tall sailing ships; from inland rivers and lakes to the seven seas; and from the United States to destinations worldwide.

We offer ships departing from ports around the world and around the country, including local ports such as Baltimore, Norfolk, Philadelphia, and New York, as well as all the popular ports in Florida, Texas, California, Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan, and Europe, just to mention a few.

We also offer airfare, trip insurance, pre- and post-trip accommodations and transportation to and from the ports to complete the perfect cruise.  We can plan group shore excursions to include everything from the normal sightseeing tours, beach parties, sailing, and nature trips to the more exotic adventures such as climbing a water fall, swimming with stingrays or dolphins, parasailing, and jet skiing.  As Royal Caribbean's TV commercial says, "You'll soon discover, it's way more than a cruise!"

But we realize that groups sometimes want something other than a cruise and we can take care of that, too!  We also handle all the major all-inclusive resorts, such as; Sandals, Dreams, Beaches, Couples, Club Med, Secrets, Super Clubs (Breezes & Grand Lido), as well many others located throughout the world.  These are especially popular for weddings and family reunions.

So, leave the planning to us and enjoy a hassle-free experience that your group will be talking about for years to come.

Or, if you have a group and want to do some or all of the work of putting the trip together, we can arrange for you to cruise for free!  Call us and ask how.

We would love to talk to you about planning your next group get-together and we're available at your convenience to meet with you in person or discuss the possibilities over the phone. We can also provide a formal presentation to a group, if this would be more appropriate.  Or, if you have the time, we can take you on a complimentary personal tour of a ship, show you all the wonderful facilities, and treat you to lunch so you can see first-hand the magnificence of the ship and sample the fantastic food.

Please contact us at the numbers shown below anytime between 9:00am to 10:00pm EST 7-days a week, or by email at dreams@storybookcruises.com if you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting.

Thank you for the opportunity to present this wonderful alternative and we look forward to working with you in planning your ultimate get-together at sea for your group!

1-866-STORYBOOK (786-7926)

703-858-9898

Open 9am - 10pm EST   7-days a week

E-mail: dreams@storybookcruises.com