Group cruise
Aug 24, 2015, 4:01 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 2,837
Group cruise
Couldn't find when I searched
We have a group of around 20 - 36 people who are interested in a specific cruise on Celebrity
Went to Liberty travel and costs seem to be not much less than individual costs, (maybe $100 a$150 less per person) but they will give a free cruise if 16 and 2 free if 32 pay
Free bev package but not for inside cabins, didn't seem to be any other perks
I have never done this before, any suggestions? Thanks
We have a group of around 20 - 36 people who are interested in a specific cruise on Celebrity
Went to Liberty travel and costs seem to be not much less than individual costs, (maybe $100 a$150 less per person) but they will give a free cruise if 16 and 2 free if 32 pay
Free bev package but not for inside cabins, didn't seem to be any other perks
I have never done this before, any suggestions? Thanks
Aug 24, 2015, 5:09 pm
#2
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
Use a good TA experienced in group cruise bookings. Use someone who does business in your community and who deals with friends and colleagues and thus has an incentive to do right by you.
A few % + a couple of free tickets + booze is a substantial discount and I wouldn't expect a lot more, esp. if you aren't booking high-end cabins.
Whatever you do, hand this off to the TA. Don't get involved in collecting or making commitments of any kind. The TA may charge a hefty fee, but it's worth it. There is nothing worse than having to deal with other peoples' demands. Esp. if they were once friends (which they won't be once they blame you because the steak wasn't done well enough).
Also worth noting that TA can also handle air, ground transport and hotels on arrival departure, as well as side trips and the like.
A few % + a couple of free tickets + booze is a substantial discount and I wouldn't expect a lot more, esp. if you aren't booking high-end cabins.
Whatever you do, hand this off to the TA. Don't get involved in collecting or making commitments of any kind. The TA may charge a hefty fee, but it's worth it. There is nothing worse than having to deal with other peoples' demands. Esp. if they were once friends (which they won't be once they blame you because the steak wasn't done well enough).
Also worth noting that TA can also handle air, ground transport and hotels on arrival departure, as well as side trips and the like.
Aug 24, 2015, 10:03 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
btw 16/18 cabins can buy out >
http://www.ncl.com/thehaven/
http://www.ncl.com/thehaven/
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Sep 2, 2015 at 11:49 am
Aug 25, 2015, 8:10 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 190
Experts in group travel
All Aboard Travel is expert in group cruises.
You will get the free space offered by the cruise line based on xx cabins booked in your group and other benefits.
http://www.allaboardtravel.com/group-travel.aspx
If your group wants air and transfers, insurance, etc. it can be bundled and even more savings per passenger.
Call Erica, 800-741-1770
You will get the free space offered by the cruise line based on xx cabins booked in your group and other benefits.
http://www.allaboardtravel.com/group-travel.aspx
If your group wants air and transfers, insurance, etc. it can be bundled and even more savings per passenger.
Call Erica, 800-741-1770