Birthdays
Milestone birthday trips for family and friends
A 40th, 50th, 60th or 80th is a good reason to get everyone together. We plan birthday cruises and getaways where friends and family can book their own cabins or rooms and still celebrate as one group.
What gets in the way
The hard parts, handled
Everyone has a different budget
Some guests want a balcony, some want the lowest fare. The trip has to work for both.
Keeping it a surprise
Surprise trips need someone else to handle the details and the questions.
How we help
Built for birthdays
- Cabin or room blocks so everyone books on their own
- A private dinner or celebration on board where the ship offers it
- Short sailings and long weekends that fit busy schedules
- One planner to work with the organizer, so the guest of honor doesn't have to
Planning timeline
When to do what
- 9 to 12 months out
Pick the milestone trip, like a short cruise or a resort weekend, and quietly sound out the guest list.
- 8 to 10 months out
Set up the cabin or room block so guests can book at the group rate.
- 6 to 8 months out
Send the invitation with the booking link and the payment plan option.
- 1 month out
Confirm the private dinner or celebration and any surprise details.
What to know
Everyone books at their own budget
Some guests want a balcony, some want the lowest fare. With a cabin or room block, each guest picks and pays for their own space, and payment plans spread the cost. The organizer doesn't have to front money or collect it.
A celebration on board
Many ships can arrange a private dinner, reserved seating or a small event space for a group. We ask about it when the cabins are booked, since those spaces are limited.
Keeping it a surprise
For surprise trips, we work with the organizer, so questions and confirmations don't go to the guest of honor.
Trip ideas
Trips that work well for birthdays
Milestone birthday sailing
A 4-night cruise with a private birthday dinner for the group.
Ask about this →Birthday weekend room block
Rooms together at a resort for a weekend celebration.
Ask about this →Planning guides
Related groups
Questions
Common questions
Can we have a private party on board?
Many ships can arrange a private dinner, reserved seating or a small event space for groups. We ask about it when we hold cabins.
How many people do we need?
Cruise group benefits usually start around 8 cabins, but smaller birthday groups are welcome too.
Ready to plan your group's trip?
Call or text 888-531-1888