Mexican Riviera Retiree Sailing
LGBLong Beach, CA
ENSEnsenada, MX
Group cruises for organizations
Bring the whole group aboard.
We plan group cruises for unions, retirement communities, associations, HOAs and clubs. One planner, cabins reserved under your group's name, and a trip page you can send to every member.
Payment plans availableGroups from 8 cabinsGroup leader perks
Why groups cruise
The easiest trip to take with a crowd
One price covers a lot
Your cabin, most meals and the evening entertainment are included, so members know the cost up front.
Everyone sets their own pace
Some will take every excursion, some will never leave the pool deck. Both are a great trip.
Together when it counts
A private welcome reception, group dinners or a meeting room at sea, then free time in between.
Unpack once
Several ports, one cabin. It's the easiest way for a mixed-age group to see a lot without hotel changes.
Good news for your members
Payment plans available
Travelers can spread the cost of their trip into smaller payments between the deposit and final payment, so more of your members can say yes.
Group sailings
What a group cruise looks like
Alaska Inside Passage Sailing
SEASeattle, WA
JNUJuneau, AK
Who we plan for
Built around how your group decides
Each group type has its own page with trip ideas, the questions that group usually asks, and a request form that already knows who you are.
Choose the one that fits your group to see trip ideas and common questions. Don't see yours? Pick Other group.
Unions
Retiree chapters and member-benefit trips with installment payment plans.
Retirement CommunitiesPickup from your clubhouse, mobility-rated trips, and an activity-director toolkit.
Trade AssociationsConferences at sea, convention room blocks, and travel as a member benefit.
HOAsSocial-committee trips with ready-to-paste newsletter copy and flyers.
Civic & FraternalRotary, Lions, Elks, Masons and VFW posts traveling together.
Faith GroupsPilgrimages, heritage tours and fellowship cruises.
Alumni AssociationsReunion sailings and alumni tours for university and Greek alumni groups.
ReunionsFamily and military unit reunions, including hospitality rooms.
Sports TeamsTournament room blocks near the venue, booked by each family.
Chambers & ClubsChamber trips, car clubs, garden clubs and hobby groups.
Wedding GroupsDestination weddings, weddings at sea and guest room blocks.
BirthdaysMilestone birthday cruises and getaways for family and friends.
Bachelor PartiesShort cruises and city weekends for the groom's crew.
Bachelorette PartiesGirls' getaway cruises and resort weekends for the bride's crew.
Other groupCar clubs, school reunions, hobby groups and more. Tell us about yours.
For group leaders
You organize the cruise. We handle everything else.
Activity directors, social chairs, chapter presidents and club officers are who make group trips happen. Cruise lines often give the organizer extra benefits as a group grows, sometimes including complimentary travel. We tell you exactly what your group qualifies for before anyone books.
- Tell us about your group
Size, dates, budget and how mobile your travelers are. Takes about three minutes.
- Get a proposal
We check availability and send two or three sailings to choose from.
- Sign and secure
Once your group agrees on a cruise, the agreement is signed and deposits are made, the cabins are secured in your group's name.
- Share and sail
Members pick a cabin and pay on a payment plan if they like. We handle final payments and documents.
We also plan
Group tours and hotel room blocks
Group Tours
Ready-made guided tours with hotels, guides and motorcoach included, rated for walking pace.
Browse group tours →Hotel Room Blocks
For conventions, weddings, tournaments and reunions, with one booking link for every guest.
Request a room block →Traveling solo or as a couple? Book your hotel on our sister site, HotelRoomDiscounters.com, or see solo travel.
Search hotels (opens HotelRoomDiscounters.com in a new tab)Tools for getting a yes
Help for the board meeting, the committee and the newsletter
Member interest survey
Send members one link. They vote on destination, month and budget, and you get a summary you can take to your board.
Where should we sail next spring? Example
Caribbean
46%
Alaska
31%
Mexican Riviera
23%
Board packet
A one-page summary of the cruise: what's included, the deposit schedule, cancellation terms and who to call. Ready to hand out at your next meeting.
How it works →Newsletter kit
Announcement copy, a flyer and an email you can paste into your HOA newsletter, union bulletin or community calendar.
How it works →Planning guides
Before you plan, read these
How to plan a group cruise, step by stepPlan a group cruise from first idea to sailing day: group size, picking a sailing, deposits, payment plans, release dates and what the organizer handles.How many cabins make a group cruise?Most cruise lines start group terms at 8 cabins, about 16 guests. What counts toward that number, what smaller groups can do, and when to ask.Hotel room blocks explained: courtesy vs. contracted, attrition and cut-off datesHow hotel room blocks work, the difference between courtesy and contracted blocks, what attrition means, and how to size a block without overpaying.
Questions
Group cruising, explained plainly
How many cabins make a group cruise?
Most cruise lines treat 8 or more cabins (about 16 guests) as a group. Benefits and terms vary by line. Smaller groups are welcome; we'll tell you which benefits apply.
Does each traveler pay separately?
Yes, if you want. Each member books and pays through your group's trip page, or the organization can pay as one account. Many groups mix the two.
What if not enough members sign up?
Group holds come with a release date. Before that date you can usually return unsold cabins without penalty. We remind you well ahead of it.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. After the deposit, travelers can pay in smaller installments leading up to final payment. The exact schedule depends on the cruise line and is spelled out in your proposal.
Can we hold a meeting or private party on board?
Many ships have meeting rooms and lounges groups can reserve, from a welcome reception to a morning of CE sessions. We request space when the cabins are booked.
Can you plan for travelers who use a cane, walker or wheelchair?
Yes. We request accessible cabins early, since there are only a limited number on each ship, and choose ports and excursions that work for your group.
Your group already wants to go. Let's pick the ship.
Call or text 888-531-1888