Having a group get together at sea is fun, easy to arange, and great value for money!

How about a wedding at sea?  Or a get together for your group or association?  Or a family reunion?

If you’re looking for a great option for group travel, look no further.  Unlike other travel or vacation options, a cruise has broad appeal for everyone in your group - with multiple ports of call, diverse range of facilities onboard, and activities, events and onboard entertainment to suit every taste.

Contact our team of experts here at Cruise Holidays of Calgary, and it’s also incredibly easy to arrange.  From smaller groups of 5 cabins to larger groups of 50+ cabins - we can help.  We’ll work with you to plan the perfect experience and set up the group arrangements.  Then - your guests contact us directly by telephone, email, or in person to book into your group - allowing you to focus on the fun stuff knowing that the logistics, details and fine print are all taken care of!

What qualifies for a group?

A group can be as few as 5 cabins, and as many as 500+!

Typically, you will need a commitment to book at least 5 cabins in order to qualify for group status on most cruiselines.  Falling below this threshold may mean you lose any special group benefits that have been negotiated for you.

When you book 8 cabins or more, there are also enhanced benefits with many cruiselines, including a free place, or a generous credit that can be used towards purchasing gifts or amenities for the members of your group.  Typically, the more cabins you book, the higher the number of free places or the greater the value of credits for your group.

Contact us to discuss the unique requirements of your group and we’ll be pleased to let you know the options available, and set up an initial consultation.

What types of groups can be hosted at sea?

There is so much choice in the Cruise market - from contemporary mega-ships with all the latest innovative features, to intimate 200 guest luxury yachts - and everything in between.

With so much diversity, almost any type of group can be accommodated at sea - and on the larger ships, the range of different entertainment options, activities, and onboard events ensures their is something for everyone on your party.  Once ashore, the many shore excursion options cater for every preference - whether it is a more sedate city or island tour, to zip-lining or atv-riding in the jungle!

Wedding Groups

Weddings at sea are a fantastic way to celebrate this very special day in a unique setting.  From the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean to the warm and balmy starry nights of the South Pacific - a wedding on a cruise is truly a special event.

Some cruiselines offer the opportunity to conduct the ceremony onboard the ship in a special wedding chapel, and offer bars or lounges for private receptions and parties onboard.  Other cruiselines will co-ordinate the ceremony ashore at one of your ports of call, or even at your port of embarkation, and offer the chance to hold your post-ceremony reception onboard the ship.

The beauty of holding your wedding at sea is the convenience, and the value.  A wedding at sea can be considerably more cost effective than one on land.  And booking with Cruise Holidays makes it easy.  We take care of the travel and logistical arrangements for all your guests, and a dedicated wedding planner team at your chosen cruiseline co-ordinates all the details of the wedding itself, making planning effortless.

We’ve booked several wedding groups at sea, and are your local cruise experts.  Contact us today for more information on holding your wedding at sea!

Plus, in addition to groups on regularly scheduled cruise itineraries, there’s also any number of ‘full ship charter’ options, ranging from 200 guest vessels, to over 4000!  A full ship charter is the ultimate in events at sea - allowing you the privacy and exclusivity of your own ‘private ship’, and with complete customisation onboard.  Some lines will even let you customise the cruise itinerary and ports of call to your preferences!

Why Choose Cruise Holidays?

We hope this brief introduction has got you excited about planning your next group get-together at sea.  But why choose us?

Cruise Holidays of Calgary is part of North America’s oldest and largest cruise specialist organisation - so you know you’ve got the security of dealing with a reputable market leader in cruise and ocean travel.  Established in Calgary for over 14 years, there’s nothing we don’t know about the cruise line industry - intimately.  From which ports of call and itineraries are the best fit, to the ships that will offer the most for the unique needs of your group.

Plus, when you book with Cruise Holidays of Calgary, benefit from the following:

1. • Expert advice and friendly service from a dedicated point of contact who will work with you from inception and planning stage, to after your event is over and you’ve returned home!
   

1. • Excellent values - unlike other convention planners, we deal with all major cruiselines every day, and our high volumes and preferred arrangements will ensure you get the best value on your group pricing contract
   

1. • Generous bonuses, including complimentary places depending on number of participants.
   

1. • Additional amenities depending on your group dynamics, which can include complimentary cocktail parties, welcome aboard gifts for your delegates and more...
   

1. • We can customise your entire travel experience, including flights, ground transportation and hotel accommodation before or after your cruise -  or even aircraft charters and full ship charters for larger groups.
   

1. • For larger groups, services of a Cruise Holidays Calgary representative to ensure your arrangements go smoothly and help facilitate any onboard or on-land requests both before, during and after your cruise - including 24/7 after hours emergency contact information to ensure if wrinkles come up in your plans, you’re never left in the lurch
   

Get in touch with Cruise Holidays of Calgary today about planning your next group get-together at sea!

Family Reunions

There is no better place to hold a Family Reunion!  Choose from short break cruises of 3 or 4 nights, a standard 7 night itinerary, or a longer voyage of 10 nights or more!

Unlike other travel or vacation options, a cruise offers something for everyone in your family - from the grandkids to the grandparents!

Comprehensive kids programmes will keep them engaged and allow them to meet new friends onboard, and for teens there are dedicated spaces onboard most ships, including teen lounges with the latest arcades, the latest Playstation or Nintendo Wii games, plus teen-only discos, movie nights and pizza parties.

For the adults, choose from a traditional sing-along in the piano bar, broadway style entertainment in the ships theatre, comedy club acts, or a feature band.  For the night owls, dance til the wee hours in the nightclub to the latest sounds, or try your luck at the tables or slots in the casino. 

Combine all this with multiple swimming pools, hot tubs, state of the art gym and fitness facilities, fabulous day spas, and onboard activities for all energy levels, from spinning classes, pilates and yoga, to pottery making, ice carving or culinary demonstrations.

There are great deals for family reunion groups, including free places, onboard bonuses, or even free upgrades to a balcony cabin for the designated head of the family.

Contact us today for more information on planning your family reunion at sea!

Small Businesses - Client Appreciation Groups and Hosted Cruises

VIP Clients?  Why not treat them to a special appreciation cruise, a great way to increase loyalty and recognise your most valued customers.  Onboard, let us co-ordinate everything from special group dining to private cocktail parties and more. 

Run a restaurant, or perhaps a wine buyers club?  Why not invite your clients to join you on a hosted trip.  Some of our cruises offer onboard show kitchens for culinary demonstrations, or exciting itineraries where we can customise private wine tours and more.  Your clients get to join you on a themed cruise of a lifetime, while you build increased customer loyalty.  Promote the group in your business, and you can earn free places for your and your staff to join you on the trip!

Special interest groups

From Texas Hold ‘em poker cruises to singles meet and mingle cruises to Food and Wine groups, almost any group can be hosted at sea!  We can work with you to discuss the unique needs of your group, and recommend the right cruiseline, itinerary and ship that works for you.  When it comes to the logistics, you can trust your local cruise experts to take care of all the travel details, leaving you and your group guests to get on with planning the fun stuff you’ll do on your cruise of a lifetime!