Meetings cruises can be fun and purposeful. Consider them for fundraising, fellowship, education, spiritual renewal and onshore ministry.
Plan a theme around a purpose, like shore ministry at foreign destinations or marriage enrichment. Some cruise lines even offer CSR shore opportunities, like Crystal Cruises’ “You Care, We Care Volunteerism.”
Cruise meetings are often easier to plan than land-based alternatives because cruise ships have everything you need in the way of facilities and activities—at costs that are often lower than traditional meetings and events in hotels.
Choices include a full ship charter to embarking on a large vessel as one group in the passenger mix. Charters carry more obligation, so smaller ships may be a better choice.
Cruise meetings offer sponsors captive audiences and often excellent attendance.
Cruise events offer powerful lures for attendees, including exciting destinations and all-inclusive pricing.
If your group is part of a scheduled cruise, you may secure cost-free meeting space for worship services and other meetings.
GroupCruiseDirectory.com is a group cruise resource website and directory for planners of cruise meetings and events that contains information about cruise lines, policies, ships and destinations.
