How to Get Group Discounts on Cruises
Planning a cruise with family and friends promises to be a fun time for all. Whether it's a family reunion, church group or wedding, cruising gives you a unique experience to share together. There are benefits to booking a cruise as a group. You'll get a better rate and some freebies may even be thrown in.
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Look around for a cruise that interests the group. Even if you don't know the exact one, try to determine the travel month and possible destination.
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Determine if you have enough people cruising together to warrant a group rate. Most cruise lines define a group as having 8 double occupancy rooms. Some, though, allow you to have as few as 3 rooms.
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Find a consultant who specializes in booking groups on cruises. Many travel companies have separate group sales departments. These people know which cruise line has the best deals.
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Call a Vacations to Go Group Associate at (800) 514-9986. Call Cruise Deals Group Department at (877) 744-7332.
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Communicate with the representative about the type of cruise you're interested in. If your group likes to party, you don't want to be stuck on board with a bunch of senior citizens and vice versa.
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Contact a cruise line directly. They have their own group sales departments to help in your planning. Online, you can find a form to fill out. A representative will then contact you.
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Tips & Warnings
Act early. Carnival and other cruise lines require you to reserve group rooms at least 70 days prior to departure.
