Discover business beyond the boardroom! Thank or reward those who have shown extraordinary effort on the job with the reward of Incentive Travel. Motivate your employees for a job well done with an incentive cruise. Incentive Travel is preferred by far as the choice for a sales award. Incentify your employees with the incentive cruise of a lifetime. Recognition is an effective way to reward your employees. Attract their attention, motivate their performance, and generate outstanding results. A cruise is the ultimate group incentive as it offers two incentive awards in one: the luxurious pampering and superb facilities on a luxury cruise ship combined with the allure of travel to exotic destinations. A cruise ship is a convenient, and self-contained atmosphere that can increase attendance and keep costs down.

Here are just some of the reasons why an incentive/corporate cruise is a good investment:

• It offers a new and exciting travel experience.
• Employees bond when sharing a new travel experience.
• A self-contained environment with a variety of function rooms for private events, attended by a "captive audience".
• Gorgeous ocean-view dining rooms with a variety of menu choices, and unlimited servings.
• Visit multiple destinations with all-inclusive pricing that provides a better budget control.
• Your resort at sea offers the adventure of foreign travel.
• Activity programs offers variety for not only the participants, but their spouses, and children without extra planning or cost.
• A high number of attendees can cruise while costing less overall than a comparable land-based incentive/corporate program. The chart below will give you a price comparison between a Land-based Vacation and a Cruise Vacation:

What can a cruise DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Impress you, for starters!

Why would you automatically think about a land-based resort for an incentive program? Why put your employees and clients in hotels when cruising provides a world of advantages?

Cruise lines offer meeting and incentive destinations throughout the world.  A cruise can accommodate a variety of programs, as well as offer itineraries from 3, 4, 5, and 7 nights in length. In addition, the newest and most modern ships can facilitate programs anywhere from an eight-member board meeting to a large convention to a full-ship charter. All this and more will help motivate top achievers, and more importantly, improve your bottom line.

Editors choice for best Incentive Group Cruise:  Royal Caribbean International

Corporate Group Cruises :

A cruise is the perfect destination for your next corporate meeting. Whether it be an annual meeting, board meeting, or sales conference. Cruise ships offer state-of-the-art conference meeting facilities.   The new cruise ships are now designed with full business capabilities. These cruise ships feature comfortable meeting rooms and multi-purpose lounges to accommodate groups up to 3300 passengers. A cruise ship can now be considered as a floating conference center, complete with sophisticated multi-media equipment and a personal meeting and event planner to accommodate your business agenda. Besides the use of the on board Conference Center, companies can hold awards ceremonies or meetings in a multi-tiered show lounge, or host a company dinner party in one of many restaurants. All cruise ships assign an Onboard Group Coordinator that is dedicated to assisting your group, throughout your cruise.

Our approach to Business at Sea has always been one that is customized to meet your need.  A cruise can offer you a wide variety of meeting rooms and audiovisual equipment that meets or exceed those that are found at land resorts. The difference between a land-based resort and a meeting at sea is that the audiovisual equipment and meeting rooms are complimentary.

You can expect to find fully dedicated conference centers onboard most cruise ships. These facilities can accommodate theatre-style, classroom-style, and boardroom-style functions.

Our Corporate & Incentive Group Coordinators are dedicated to assist you with the following:

• Research & recommend the right ship to meet your business objectives.
• Negotiate the best pricing and amenities to fit your budget.
• Provide an experienced Account Executive who will serve as your day-to-day liaison with the cruise line, ground operators, airlines, etc.
• Provide unlimited consulting throughout the entire planning stage.
• Customize private events, excursions, cocktail parties, etc.
• Develop a written operational plan including event order and timelines.
• Manage a database of participants complete with manifests, registrations forms, invitations, and financial reconciliation.
• Provide the group with an onboard Group Coordinator throughout the course of your cruise to assist your group

Full Cruise Ship Charters:

You can charter the entire ship for exclusive use by your organization. You can fly your own flag, choose the itinerary and daily events. Schedule your entertainment and conferences to your choice. Ship capacities range from 50 to 4300 passengers.

Shipboard Activities:

A cruise includes a wide variety of activities and events for attendees and their guests during their free time. There are so many choices, it's impossible to be bored. Below are some sample actives available onboard a variety of ships*:

• Calypso music poolside
• Pool games
• Shore excursion briefings and shopping talks
• Golf driving off the aft end of the ship or mini putt-putt courses onboard
• Rock Climbing Walls
• Ice Skating rinks
• Internet Center
• Retractable water sports marina off the back of the ship
• " Horse racing" shipboard style
• Massage
• Beauty treatments in the beauty salon
• Jogging or walking on the ship's track
• Fitness centers -featuring lifecycle aerobic trainers, Cycling machines, rowing and weight machines.
• Backgammon tournaments, cards and games
• Wine tasting (nominal charge)
• A well-stocked library of best sellers
• Skeet shooting from the deck (nominal charge)
• Movies in the cinema
• Dance classes
• Ice carving demonstration by the pool - an amazing exhibition
• Casino gaming instruction: Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, etc.
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Deck tournaments (shuffleboard, ping-pong, etc.)
• Jackpot Bingorama
• Saunas and whirlpools
• Shipboard Shopping Promenades

 Golf Ashore - If golf is a key ingredient in the success of your incentive program, give the unforgettable experience of golf while in a port of call.  Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International can take you to some of the most scenic, ocean-view golf courses in the world. Your golfers will relish the challenge of playing multiple courses on one trip.

An Incentive/Corporate cruise is a voyage unlike any land-based vacation. Cruises are all-inclusive. The price of your cruise includes all meals, snacks, plus 24-hour room service, entertainment, activities, accommodations, health and fitness club. A cruise ship visits many different ports of call offering adventure upon every new day. A cruise is the best value for the money.

Finding the Right Cruise Ship:

Mega-Ships: Up to 4300 passengers
These new state-of-the-art vessels offer multi-story atriums, a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, large & lavish production shows, the latest in a/v equipment, multi-screen video walls, computer generated sound & light, dedicated conference rooms and well-equipped health clubs and spas. The majority of staterooms have private balconies. These large resorts at sea offer 3, 4, and 7-night cruises within the Bahamas, Caribbean and Alaska.

Editors Choice:  Royal Caribbean Voyager & Freedom Class Ships. These vessels, Freedom of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, & Navigator of the Seas each with a $1 million ++ conference center at sea, are the perfect destination for your business meeting or conference. Any one of these magnificent ships is a traveling, state-of-the-art convention center with flexible meeting rooms, leading-edge technology, and a wide variety of complimentary services. Voyager class is anything but business as usual. The exceptional quality of Royal Caribbean's incentive & corporate group programs and conference facilities have been recognized by authorities as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and hundreds of thousands of delighted participants and their companies.

Example Image of Executive Board Room:  Voyager Class (Max seating 49)

  Ships Include:
• Voyager of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas
• Adventure of the Seas
• Navigator of the Seas

Example Image of Conference Center:  Voyager Class (Max seating 380)    

  Ships Include:
• Voyager of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas
• Adventure of the Seas
• Navigator of the Seas

Example Image of Conference Center:  Vision Class (Max seating 126)

  Ships Include:
• Vision of the Seas
• Grandeur of the Seas
• Rhapsody of the Seas
• Enchantment of the Seas
• Legend of the Seas
• Splendour of the Seas

Example Image of Conference Center:  Radiance Class (Max seating 135)

  Ships Include:
• Radiance of the Seas
• Brilliance of the Seas

Mid-Size Ships: Up to 1600 passengers
These are traditional style ships, some are newer ships and some older. Though well maintained and with plenty of personality. Depending on the size of your corporate/incentive group, these ships can offer a higher degree of customization and personalization than a mega-ship can. These ships offer plenty of activities, entertainment, and a more traditional shipboard dining style with one or two restaurants with assigned dining times. You will find a greater variety of destinations than what is offered on the mega-ship. With fewer passengers, service can be of better quality on these vessels.

Small Ships: Up to 1000 passengers
Most of these ships cater to the well-traveled clientele and provide a very high level of service. You will find that these ships sail to more exotic destinations. Many ships within this category offer one dining room with an open seating time, the most leisurely way to dine. This is the perfect choice for a half-ship or full ship charter.

Yacht-Like Ships: Up to 400 passengers
These ships are generally 5 star vessels offering the ultimate in luxury accommodations, service and amenities. A majority of these ships offer butler service and very fine dining. Itinerary choices include Europe, South America, The Indian Ocean, Asia, occasionally even Mexico or the Caribbean. Sailings range from short 4, 5, and 7-day cruises to longer voyages. We suggest you plan two years ahead for a half ship or full ship charter.

FAQ About Corporate & Incentive Cruising:

What is included in my cruise price?

All meals, complimentary 24-hour room service, nightly entertainment, full casino, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, exciting itineraries and ports of call, a world of shipboard activities, meeting rooms with cutting-edge audio/visual equipment, and, of course, impeccable service are all included.


Who do I call to get a quote for a Corporate or Incentive Group? The toll free number for Cruising With You is (800) 344-0127

While onboard, who do I talk to if I need assistance?

All cruise ships have a dedicated Meeting Service Coordinator. They're onboard and with you every step of the way, offering their assistance through all stages of your meeting - it's a complimentary service.


Are there meeting facilities onboard?

Yes. All ships have meeting facilities aboard. Seating capacities vary depending on ship and configuration. Meeting space is complimentary and based on availability.


Is audio/video equipment available and is there a fee for usage?

Standard audio/video equipment is available free of charge (based on availability). Standard audio/video equipment such as overhead projectors, slide projectors, screens, TVs, VCRs, flipcharts, laser pointers, microphones, podiums and more are standard on all ships. LCD projectors are available on many of the newer vessels. Advanced audio/video equipment may be rented for a nominal charge.


Is there Internet access onboard?

All ships have Internet cafés where you can gain access to the Internet and e-mail. Many of the newer ships have wi-fi wireless internet, a service that provides guest 24-hour, unlimited access to the Internet from the privacy of your own stateroom or suite. Additional fees apply for Internet access.

To book an Incentive/Corporate Cruise:

The buying power of a large corporate/incentive agency is second to none. Our corporate meeting planners have strong negotiating skills, and are able to obtain and present your company with exclusive offers. The purchasing power produced by our high volume of sales will provide your company with exceptional values and savings that can only be offered by an incentive travel company with the experience and knowledge that we hold.

Isnt it time to improve your sales, raise productivity, incease market share, expand loyalty, decrease absenteeism and pamper your staff! Isnt it time for an incentive/corporate cruise! For more information on a Incentive or Corporate Group Cruise please fill out the following request form  with all of the necessary details of your incentive/corporate cruise. One of our professional Corporate/Incentive Meeting Planners will prepare a background strategy before contacting you, and will personally present this to you by phone or email within 48 hours. Your personal information will not be distributed to others and is kept in confidence.