Planning a cruise meeting or corporate event at sea always involves negotiating with the cruise line to ensure that you are getting the best deal, as well as the best value for your group cruise. You already know that you will likely be saving a significant amount of money by choosing an all inclusive group cruise over a land-based venue, and you can expect your group cruise planning process to be much simpler and more convenient than planning an event on land. Food and drink, accommodations, entertainment, meeting space, decorations and more will all be part of your simple, upfront pricing, but if you hone your skills of negotiation and play your cards right, you can get an even bigger bang for your buck.
Here are seven extras that will add value to your cruise event and that you may want to ask for during negotiations:
1. A private room with Internet access set aside solely for use by attendees of your cruise event
2. A welcome letter signed by the ship Captain and awaiting each attendee in their stateroom
3. An information/hospitality desk on the ship dedicated to serving your participants
4. Pre-arranged seating in the dining room
5. A complimentary group photograph for each member of your group cruise
6. A custom ice sculpture to be displayed at your main cruise event
7. Champagne and fruit awaiting your attendees in their stateroom
