Wud it be worthwile to try and save money on a cruise by doing like a group package?

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Princess Buttercup

You don't have to have an organized group to get a group rate. It doesn't have to be a sci-fi convention or a buffy convention. If you can get a group of like 10 people together to commit to the cruise, you may be able to get a lower rate. You won't be committed to spend time with them, but you might be eligible for a lower rate.

The catch is that one person will be responsible for the 'group'. If that's you, then you have to make sure that 10 people sign up by a certain date or your rate won't be valid. You can work it out so that each person is responsible for their own fare, but should people cancel, the 'group rate' may become void.

auntienaw

Yes--but shop around. Different cruise lines offer different incentives to get you to book your cruise with them. Do yourself a favor though. Use a travel agent. There is sooooooo much coordination to do and a lay person would be overwhelmed by it (as well as responsible for making all payments, etc.) Moreover the cruise lines generally have a book 8 cabins get 1 free deal or something akin to that. You, as group leader can accept the freebie or split the savings among the entire group. All in all it is worth it if your group all have the same likes and dislikes and are sure to get along. Family reunions, sci fi conventions, even Richard Simmons all do it and the participants have a blast. Go for it and enjoy your cruise!!

Mrsjvb

typically, you would need at least 8 cabins booked before you can get a group rate. additionally, the savings may be minimal in the grand scheme of things, especially if you divvy up the discount amongst everyone crusing with you. Any other perks are usually the perview of the TA.. maybe some on board credit for each cabin, or perhaps a bottle of wine or champagne. If you want an all you can drink package( alcholholic or non alchohilc beverages) the entire group has to purchase the package in prder to get the better rate.

rhonda d

We organize group travel all the time for cruises. I am not sure how other agents do theirs, but with US we would go out and hold group space for you, and even help promote it to make your group larger. If YOU produce a certain amount of cabins, lets say 5 or so, you will get what we call a TC. This will reduce your cabin amount. OR you can pass the savings on to your family and friends evenly. You also get group incentives that you would not get if booked separatley. I know some agents keep those for themselves, and to me, if you do the work, you deserve the extras. Like I said though, we also help promote your group.

If you want you can check out our website and email me for more info.

www.tpiharrodsburg.com
OR
cruise@tpiharrodsburg.com

P.S. Just because people go on a cruise with you, doesnt mean that you HAVE to be around them all the time, That is the joy of cruising, these ships are so large, that you may run into them on occasions, but having to stick with a group is a personal choice.
I dont stick with a group normally. I may set with them at dinner and discuss what they did and I did through out the day, but that is the only time I usually see the people in the groups I go on.

kingsgirl

It would save you cash.

Just be careful who you get in your group to go. I've had pletny bad experiences with cruising with people you don't really like to spend extended periods of time with.

Happy cruising!

John M

I would suggest staying away from organizing a group cruise. If one person renigs, you are still stuck with paying their share. I would just tell them what cruise you are going on and tell them they can book their own room(s).

grouchyeve

For every 10 rooms you book-you get one free. So you may travel for nothing. Different Cruise Lines have different numbers.

ThereseRose

It probably would if you can get a decent group together. But be careful. With everything that's been happening on cruises lately, I would not want to go.

onyi

http://rhoda.joystar.com/GroupCruises.aspx?AgentID=10008199

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