An historic day for cruising and one really big toast

Get ready to break out the bubbly! Today marks a milestone in the history of cruising – thanks to Carnival. When the cruise line took delivery of their newest ship, Carnival Magic, it brought the number of ships built by parent company Carnival Corporation to a record-breaking 100. On Friday, April 29, guests currently sailing [...]

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Special group offers on Royal Caribbean ships

Special Offer for Meeting & Group Event Planners: You’ll find incredible group rates for Royal Caribbean ships below. Book by June 30th to qualify for additional complimentary amenities. To book your group or request more information, visit Seasite.com today or call 888-713-1371 or +1 (305) 403-3002.

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More out-of-the-box uses for cruise ships

New Ways to Use Cruise Ships If you’re reading this blog, chances are you plan meetings or group travel programs, so you might already know that cruise ships are terrific venues for off-site meetings and incentives. But there are lots of other cool reasons to use ships that go waaaay beyond the traditional corporate event [...]

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An unlikely pairing: lobsters and golf balls at sea

Lobsters on board – not just for dinner For corporate groups accustomed to “rubber chicken” banquet dinners, lobster on the menu is an unexpected treat while meeting at sea. Soon, your cruise event attendees might find another reason to appreciate lobster – while they’re hitting golf balls from the deck. A team of researchers from [...]

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The truth about cruising’s environmental impact

As we celebrate Earth Day 2011, let’s not forget our vast oceans. If your organization is committed to reducing their carbon footprint, you might think planning a “green meeting at sea” is a contradiction. We’re happy to set the record straight. As 14 new ships take to the oceans this year, the cruise lines are [...]

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Five cruise trends that meeting and incentive planners will love

You’ve heard the news – corporate meetings and incentives are on the upswing; and as value becomes the new buzzword, the number of events at sea are growing exponentially. The reason is straightforward: cruise ships offer more bang for the buck. Meals, entertainment, sports and activities are included, as well as AV equipment and meeting [...]

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Now Available: Silversea’s Top 12 Charter Specials for 2012

Just Announced: Top 12 in 2012 Special 2012 charter opportunities have been developed exclusively for Silversea’s “Sterling Circle” – and we can’t wait to share them with you! Choose from five deluxe, all-inclusive Silversea ships sailing around the globe, including a unique opportunity to use the 294-passenger Silver Cloud as your private “floating hotel” in [...]

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Five surprising reasons to plan your meeting on a Royal Caribbean ship

You’re a smart planner – you know that Royal Caribbean International has the biggest, most innovative ships in the world, and you’ve heard about all the amazing onboard experiences. You also appreciate the incomparable value of meeting at sea. But you might be surprised to learn about some of the other ways Royal Caribbean supports [...]

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Seven Awesome Ways to Transform Your Group Event

You want to create an experience of a lifetime for your group – whether you’re planning a conference, business retreat, incentive trip, or family/friends reunion. Your program participants aren’t passive tourists; they’re active, fully engaged travelers. Simply seeing the sights along the well-beaten path (through a tour bus window) is not an option. The magic [...]

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The hottest trend at sea and who just got onboard

Theme cruises are hot! We’re seeing a huge uptick in special interest cruises. Whether catering to foodies, wine connoisseurs, music fans, or fitness buffs, event planners have discovered there’s no better venue that a cruise ship to bring like-minded people together to share their passion. And the latest group gearing to set sail? Three words: [...]

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