subject: Planning Group Cruises For Meetings At Sea [print this page] Instead of booking your company's next big meeting or conference in a hotel, consider booking a group cruise meeting. Meetings at sea have a number of advantages over land-based venues and are an enticing alternative that will surely be appreciated by your participants.
Group cruise planning is simple and stress free, particularly because of the all-inclusive nature of group cruise packages. You do not have to worry about booking rooms separately, planning multiple meals or renting AV equipment. When planning meetings at sea, all of these components are planned and purchased in one package, with a total price that is often much cheaper than hosting your meeting or corporate event at a hotel.
Plus, when booking a cruise meeting or conference, the ship provides a naturally self-contained environment, which results in fewer distractions and higher percentages of attendance and participation. As an added benefit, attendees have frequent contact with each other both inside and outside the meeting room. This provides excellent opportunities to network and generate new ideas in both a professional and personal setting.
When researching cruises, make sure to book a state-of-the-art ship that is specifically designed for meetings. These cruise ships have all the AV equipment you might need, including projectors and sound equipment, and some ships even offer theatrical components, such as rotating stages and hydraulic lifts that could really make your company's presentation or awards ceremony something to remember.
In addition, cruise ships that are designed for meetings at sea have various meeting spaces to accommodate your group's particular needs, including large presentation rooms and smaller break out areas. Some offer additional flexibility by including moveable walls in their rooms, allowing participants and organizers to make the room the exact size they need.
Also, keep in mind that meetings at sea are not the only perks of group cruise planning. When looking for great incentives for top employees, cruise packages are an excellent choice. Again, you get the convenience of making one purchase and you provide employees with motivation to produce good work. Popular destination cruises for employee incentives range from Hawaii to Alaska to the Baltic waterways.
When planning your next meeting or employee incentive, keep cruise ships in mind. Group cruise planning is simple, and meetings or conferences at sea get participants excited and involved.
