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

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