Top 10 Cruise Ships for Meetings & Group Events
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The Top 10 Cruise Ships The Top 10 Cruise Ships for Meetings & Group Eventsfor Meetings & Group Events
Incentive travel
Corporate meetings / advisory boards
Customer or employee recognition
Government summits
Annual meetings and retreats
Sales conventions / congresses
New product launches
Continuing education
Theme cruises / special interest groups
Reunions & weddings
Group Events Suitable for a ShipGroup Events Suitable for a Ship
Overview: Offers premiere dining and personal service. One of the highest rated ships in the industry, but casual and relaxed: “It’s yachting, not cruising.”
Guest Rooms: 56
Why Choose This Yacht: Intimate size facilitates group interaction and access to smaller ports and yachting harbors that big ships cannot enter. It also has two venues for meetings.
Sails to: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Baltic for 7 nights, or shorter on a charter.
Fun Fact: A water sports marina platform extends from the yacht for kayaking, wave running and snorkeling.
Photo: “Top of the Yacht” lounge
SeaDream IISeaDream II - SeaDream - SeaDream Yacht ClubYacht Club
Overview: Resort-style ship features outstanding conference facilities and recreational amenities.
Guest Rooms: 1,817
Why Choose This Ship: Short cruises make it an excellent choice for business at sea with exhibit space, a Conference Center that splits into 4 breakout rooms, plus a screening room. Theater seats up to 1280. Wi-Fi and mobile phone access.
Sails to: Western Mediterranean or Caribbean on 4 & 5-night itineraries.
Fun Fact: Surf onboard with FlowRider®
Photo: Conference Center seats 350
Liberty of the Seas - Liberty of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean
Overview: Timeless elegance meets modern design on this mid-sized ship with high-tech features. Guest Rooms: 975
Why Choose This Ship: Concierge Class cabins offer extra amenities suitable for incentive winners or customer appreciation events. The Cinema/Conference Center seats 414. Theater capacity 880. Total of 10 venues for group events plus short business-length itineraries.
Sails to: Caribbean, 4 & 5 nights
Fun Fact: Has a conservatory with flowers and plants on board.
Photo: Theater for meetings offers free A/V, sound board and rotating stage.
Celebrity Millennium - Celebrity Millennium - Celebrity Celebrity CruisesCruises
Overview: Offers the luxury and fine services of a European club. All guests enjoy a suite with an ocean view.
Guest Suites: 262 (most with balcony)
Why Choose This Ship: The newest and largest in Silversea’s highly rated fleet. Conference Room seats 38. Features a variety of function rooms for group events and private group dining in 3 specialty restaurants or the Supper Club. Main lounge seats up to 450.
Sails to: Greek Isles or Mediterranean for 7 nights, or less if chartered.
Fun Fact: Personalized stationery for all guests, complimentary wine/spirits.
Photo: The Restaurant
Silver Spirit - Silver Spirit - Silversea CruisesSilversea Cruises
Overview: Renowned for “Freestyle cruising” with 8 dining options and chic South Beach-at-sea nightlife scene.
Guest Rooms: 1,072
Why Choose This Ship: As a U.S. flag vessel, U.S. corporations qualify for a special tax deduction of up to $2,000 per employee. Dedicated meeting space includes 250-seat auditorium that divides in half, plus a boardroom and five breakout rooms, all with cutting-edge audio visual equipment.
Sails to: All 4 of Hawaii’s main islands in 7 nights, year-round.
Fun Fact: Interior design of all public rooms has a “Best of America” theme.
Photo: Diamond Head Auditorium
Pride of America - Pride of America - Norwegian Cruise Norwegian Cruise LineLine
Overview: A spacious all-suite ship for sophisticated groups that might otherwise choose a high-end hotel. Lovely Italian styling and décor.
Guest Suites: 253 (90% with balcony).
Why Choose This Ship: Shore excursions are included in every port. Wines/spirits included. Meeting venues range from a 38-seat Conference Room to a Theater which seats 430.
Sails to: Alaska, Europe, Caribbean; 7 nights, or shorter if chartered.
Fun Fact: Private dining can easily be arranged for groups.
Photo: Balcony penthouse
Seven Seas Navigator -Seven Seas Navigator - Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas
Overview: Private VIP area “MSC Yacht Club” offers 71 designer suites with private concierge reception, lounge, dining room, pool and 24-hr butler service. Priority status throughout.
Guest Rooms: 1,664
Why Choose This Ship: Total immersion in European elegance. All wine, spirits and coffee complimentary. Features 11 meeting/function rooms including largest theater at sea (1,600+ seats). Provides flexible cruise lengths.
Sails to: The Spanish, Italian and French Riviera for 3-4-5-7 nights.
Fun Fact: Kids under 17 sail free, sharing with two adults.
Photo: The Top Sail Lounge
MSC Splendida - MSC Splendida - MSC CruisesMSC Cruises
Overview: The world’s largest, most innovative cruise ship spans 16 decks with “neighborhoods” like the Boardwalk, and Central Park which has 12,000 plants and trees.
Guest Rooms: 2,700
Why Choose This Ship: It’s a floating resort plus Conference Center with 4 breakout rooms, and 20-plus stylish lounges and meeting venues, including a wide variety of sports fitness and spa activities.
Sails to: The Caribbean, 7 nights
Fun Fact: Nightly entertainment includes comedy and jazz clubs, the Broadway musical “Chicago” and an Aqua Show with high-divers.
Photo: Studio B’s ice rink is used for tradeshows, awards and meetings.
Allure of the SeasAllure of the Seas - Royal - Royal CaribbeanCaribbean
Overview: Carnival’s all new design for its largest floating resort has an indoor/outdoor café with live music and dance floor, plus many lovely public rooms on Dream Street. Guest Rooms: 1,811
Why Choose This Ship: Unique itinerary uses low cost Orlando air gateway. Theatre seats 1,300 people. Purpose-built Conference Center seats 130 and splits into 2 breakout rooms. 2 small private dining rooms available.
Sails to: Honduras, Mexico and Belize in just 7 nights from Port Canaveral.
Fun Fact: Has a giant LED screen for outdoor movies by the pool and a relaxing, adults-only Serenity retreat.
Photo: The Crimson Restaurant
Carnival Dream Carnival Dream - Carnival Cruise Lines- Carnival Cruise Lines
Overview: Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have joined forces to further inspire the world through expedition travel. Inspire attendees too!
Guest Rooms: 56
Why Choose Lindblad: Daily presentations provide an enriching experience onboard, while motorized Zodiac landing crafts allow for up-close exploration ashore.
Sails to: Galapagos year-round, 7 nights with full ship charter.
Fun Fact: Interact with leading experts while discovering stunning natural environments at sea.
Photo: National Geographic Endeavour
National Geographic EndeavourNational Geographic Endeavour - Lindblad Expeditions - Lindblad Expeditions
To learn more about Landry & Kling’s picks for the top 10 ships formeetings and group events at sea, please contact:
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