Cruise & Land Tours

 A cruise and land tour combines an amazing ocean cruise with a thrilling land adventure. The land portion may take place before or after the cruise and will include accommodations at top hotels as well as transportation via deluxe motorcoach or train. For customers who want to see more of a destination, cruise and land tours offer an incredible opportunity to explore beyond the coast.

 A cruise ship is an ideal setting for a family vacation. Cruise lines with extensive youth programs allow parents to relax and enjoy themselves while their children are being well taken care of, making new friends and having fun. Ships feature kids-only facilities, trained counselors, planned activities and, in many cases, babysitting services. The table below summarizes the amenities offered by family-friendly lines.

Note that some travel restrictions may apply to infants and pregnant women

 For those who long to leave it all behind for an extended period of time, we have compiled an exclusive list of deeply discounted long cruise itineraries, from 14 to 100+ nights in length. While some Grand Voyages operate within a single region, many combine different regions of the world to provide a diverse sampling of people, places, cultures and climates.

Longer cruises comprised of multiple segments should be booked at least nine months in advance. If you delay, one segment of your desired itinerary could sell out, making it impossible to book the entire itinerary.

 Long considered the ultimate anniversary getaway, cruises are also very popular with honeymooners. To help you find the perfect cruise for your special occasion, we've compiled a list of our Top 5 HoneymoonDestinations below. Also, many cruise lines offer honeymoon and anniversary packages at an additional cost. For more information about these options,

Carribean

The most popular destination for honeymooners due to its easy accessibility and affordability, the Caribbean boasts charming towns, amazing beaches and great shopping. Whether you're looking for a fun, festive atmosphere or you want to simply relax with your new spouse, the Caribbean has just what you're looking for.

Hawaii
Romantic and exotic, Hawaii is often the dream destination for honeymooners, and a cruise is the perfect way to island hop and see it all. You'll find relaxing beaches, beautiful scenery and many sightseeing opportunities without having to pack and unpack along the way.

Greek Islands

Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, certainly left her mark on these sun-kissed islands. Begin your life together with a cruise of the Greek Islands, well-known for beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, mouthwatering cuisine and amazing nightlife.

Tahiti
Tahiti is a honeymooner's paradise. Its secluded beaches and breathtaking landscapes are said by some to be the most beautiful in the world.

Alaska
Although not the traditional honeymoon vacation, Alaska is ideal for any couple seeking an active vacation with breathtaking scenery and lots of adventure. Spend your days enjoying nature and your evenings being pampered.

 Cruises are an extremely attractive incentive and reward for superior performance by salespeople and other employees. As cruising has moved mainstream, corporations everywhere are utilizing cruises in bonus plans because of their great value for the dollar and widespread popularity.

What's Included?
On a typical cruise your incentive travelers will get:

• Stateroom accommodation
• Access to business facilities and meeting rooms
• Transportation to interesting ports
• Gourmet dining
• Vegas- or Broadway-style shows
• Discos, clubs, bars
• Pool, water sports
• Fitness center, exercise classes, spa
• Youth programs
• Movies (theater and in-room)

The Planning Process
Successful incentive groups of eight or more cabins require the involvement of a company travel manager. This professional is responsible for designing the meetings and events the company desires onboard and communicating booking details like the payment process, documentation requirements, and dining requests to all participants.

You will get a highly trained incentive group specialist who will be your single point of contact for the planning and booking process. Your group specialist will even create a personalized webpage for your group where participants can get answers to questions about the cruise.

Onboard Host or Hostess
If your group is large enough, we may also provide an experienced host or hostess to accompany your group. From the beginning of your trip to the end, the host will assist with logistics such as air travel and transfers to and from the pier, facilitate meetings and activities including team building and entertaining group games, resolve issues that may arise on board, and generally serve as your advocate.

Tax Savings
Businesses may be able to write off incentive cruises as a business expense. We encourage you to verify this with your tax professional.

Getting Started
If you are considering a cruise as your company's next big incentive, call one us to get started now!

 Luxury cruises are exceptional in every way. State-of-the-art facilities, superb cuisine, first-rate onboard entertainment and stimulating enrichment programs are featured on luxury cruise ships. Vessels tend to be smaller than the average ship and crew-to-passenger ratios are high to ensure impeccable service levels. Designed to deliver unique experiences, luxury cruise itineraries often include intimate ports less frequented by large ships, in addition to well-known hotspots. 

• Atlas Ocean Voyages
• Azamara
• Emerald Cruises
• Explora Journeys
• Oceania Cruises
• Paul Gauguin
• Ponant Yacht &Expeditions
• Regent Seven Seas
• Ritz Carlton Yact Collection
• Scenic Luxury Cruises
• Seabourne
• Seadream Yacht Club
• Silverseas
• Viking

 Cruises offer the best overall value for businesses planning an offsite meeting or designing a special event for their employees, partners or clients. Modern cruise ships also provide the perfect social environment for professional groups to mix and mingle. After meetings your group can dine together in a gourmet restaurant, gather by the pool for sun and fun, experience a Broadway show, and much more. Participants who want a break from company action can retreat to the spa, find privacy on a secluded balcony, or enjoy a book in a well-appointed alcove. Many companies encourage their employees' families to come too since there are plenty of activities to entertain the spouse and kids, including extensive youth programs run by trained counselors.

 Many cruise lines are working hard to accommodate people with disabilities. Still, whether a cruise is the right vacation for you depends on your specific needs.

We have compiled the most complete and up-to-date information available about special needs facilities, amenities and services provided by the world's best cruise ships, and we will do our best to help you find a ship that works for you.

Please note that the most important part of planning your cruise is to communicate all of your specific needs to your travel agent.

Theme cruises offer the opportunity to indulge in a favorite hobby and increase your knowledge of a wide variety of subjects -- from gourmet cuisine and fine wine to music, culture and history. Programs may include special guest speakers, performances by noted entertainers, theme-related shore excursions or the chance to interact with leading figures in a particular field. Theme cruises are very popular and often sell out early.

Some cruise lines offer special programs that aren't part of fully themed sailings like those described above.

  A cruise is often considered to be a wonderful choice for honeymoonsor vow renewels, and now many couples are combining a wedding and honeymoon in one memorable seagoing vacation.  

The first step in planning is to decide where your ceremony will take place: on shore or on a ship, and whether in port or at sea.

  Weddings in Port (on the Ship or Ashore)

A wedding in port, whether officiated on the ship or ashore, can be a wonderful way to celebrate your special day. You can keep it small, with just the two of you, a wedding officiant and witnesses supplied by the cruise line. Or, you can invite friends and family to sail along with you or meet up with them at the site of the wedding.Having a wedding in port requires a great deal of planning, so many couples opt to have the ceremony on board the ship before embarkation. Depending on which package you purchase and the policies of the cruise line, there may be restrictions on how many guests can attend, especially for guests who are not sailing with you.Typically, the wedding will be held inside, either in the chapel, the ship's library, a reception room or in one of the onboard entertainment areas. For couples who plan to wed on the day of embarkation, we recommend arriving a day before departure.Regardless of your ceremony location, here are some important issues to consider:  

 Symbolic Weddings at Sea or in Port

Perhaps the most hassle-free way to go is to marry legally at home, prior to your cruise, and plan a symbolic ceremony during your trip. You can avoid the hassles and costs of foreign wedding permits and processing fees, yet still enjoy the romance of a traditional wedding ceremony. At sea or in port, all cruise lines that offer wedding packages can arrange this type of ceremony

.Weddings at Sea

Celebrity, Cunard, Norwegian, P&O Cruises, Princess and Royal Carribean offer a variety of wedding packages for legal weddings at sea. Your ceremony can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. It will be performed by the ship's captain, followed by a reception that can range from an intimate romantic dinner to a full reception with guests.

  Licenses:

 You and your future spouse are responsible for obtaining a marriage license, for a fee, from your wedding destination. You also will need to be familiar with the regulations for marrying in that destination. Some places require that you apply for a license in person, while others allow you to submit an application remotely. Often the cruise line’s wedding coordinator can assist you in obtaining your license.
 

Attendees:

 The wedding package you purchase through the cruise line will determine the number of guests you can invite to your ceremony and reception. Guests who are paying passengers on the cruise will be allowed to participate in your wedding. Non-sailing guests are generally permitted to come aboard for weddings and receptions, but you will likely have to provide the cruise line with an accurate list of guests, including legal names, birthdays and/or state-issued identification numbers. Your guests will be asked to show proper identification upon boarding.The strictness of these regulations varies by cruise line and port. In some ports, particularly foreign ports, you may not be allowed to bring non-sailing guests on board at all. Sailing and non-sailing guests count toward the maximum allowed number of guests for the wedding package you purchase.

Booking your cabin:

 All cruise lines require you to book a cruise before you reserve a wedding package. Also, only a limited number of weddings are allowed per sailing, so you should book early. A cruise agent can secure your cabin and put you in touch with a wedding coordinator who can confirm availability for your ceremony and answer any related questions.