Catch 'Em On The Road
Adventure with every mile
with Monica Ketcham
Carnival Cruise Line
If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. A Carnival vacation is all about fun at sea and ashore! We invite our guests to come as they are, and we make everyone feel right at home with comfy staterooms, delicious food, exciting nightlife, spectacular entertainment, activities for kids, and places to relax — all while you’re on your way to a different port and new adventure each day!
Why You Should Take a Group Cruise:
If you’ve ever traveled with a group, you know it’s an art form to keep everyone happy. When Uncle Joe wants to explore, Grandpa needs a burger and fries, and all you want to do is relax on the beach, someone ends up disappointed. Enter a group cruise vacation: a travel adventure perfect for an extended family reunion, a trip with your closest friends, or a festive wedding party.
The best group vacations allow members to come together for certain activities and to go off on their own for others. Learn how cruises have a way of satisfying every traveler, no matter how big the group.
Groups Enjoy Loads of Options forDreamy Travel Destinations
When it comes to the ideal travel destination, cruises deliver loads of options. If you’re looking for sun, sand, and surf, a cruise to The Bahamas, Caribbean, or Hawaii offers group travelers access to some of the best beaches in the world and opportunities for hiking, biking, sightseeing, and water sports.
Make Mexico your group cruise destination if you’re craving a mix of relaxing beach time, authentic local cuisine, and colorful cultural activities. If you’re looking for something different, discover majestic mountains and quaint seaside towns in Alaska or find sun-drenched villas, cathedrals, and charming outdoor cafés in Mediterranean ports of call.
Onboard Activities Offer Something for Everyone
With loads of onboard activities, Carnival cruises never leave travelers lacking for fun things to do. If you live by the philosophy “the more extreme, the better,” try your hand at SkyRide®, a pedal-powered activity that takes you riding high above the deck. For additional enjoyable exploits, channel your culinary chops with a cooking class or a lesson in mastering the perfect martini.
Satisfy your competitive side with a game of dodgeball at Sky Zone, or get the whole family involved in a spirited volleyball tournament. While kids might enjoy mini golf or getting their game on at the arcade, parents often find their happy place at the spa or sipping a margarita on deck. For the ultimate in nighttime entertainment, win big at the casino, check out the comedy club, or bring out your inner pop star with karaoke.
Onboard activities vary with each ship, so have your group choose the ones they love the most and climb aboard.
Cruisers Fulfill Their Bucket List With
Exciting Shore Excursions
Nothing makes long-lasting memories like a cruise. Just bring your bucket list and check it off along the way with exciting shore excursions. If you’re heading to The Bahamas, swim with dolphins, ride horseback through the surf, or take to the sea on a luxury sail.
In the Caribbean, beautiful ports of call like Antigua, Cozumel, and St. Thomas offer abundant adventures, from parasailing and helmet diving to zip lining through the forest. On a cruise to Mexico, make your way through ancient ruins and explore the wine country by ATV. In Alaska, try your hand at dogsledding, go whale watching, and fish for halibut.
If you have 25 travelers or more, you can set up private on-land excursions just for your group
Delicious Dining Options Satisfy Even the Pickiest Palate
When it comes to satisfying hungry tummies, all the delicious stories you may have heard about cruise ship dining don’t compare to the real thing. From big, juicy burgers to sizzling steaks, meat-loving cruisers never leave the table hungry, and vegetarians enjoy all kinds of choices, from salad bars and sushi to veggie-packed pizzas.
Got a craving for seafood? Sit down to a scrumptious lobster roll, steamed peel-and-eat shrimp, or some crab cake sliders. Tasty international dishes include selections like Kung Pao chicken, zesty pappardelle pasta, and build-your-own burritos.
From early morning till late in the night, the kitchen and wait staff work to bring you the very best in onboard dining, whether in your room or in a ship restaurant or lounge.
Staterooms Offer a Comfortable Home-Away-From-Home
Whether you prefer the ship’s lower decks, upper decks, aft, or forward, there’s a comfortable stateroom to satisfy every whim on a cruise. Travelers enjoy options for an ocean view, a balcony, or a suite, and groups often appreciate connecting rooms or deluxe staterooms that can sleep five people and include an extra half-bath.
All staterooms come with soft signature linens, a bathroom and shower, a television, a telephone, and a personal safe. Unexpected extras include nightly turndown service, room service, and a 24-hour steward.
Booking a Group Cruise Vacation Couldn’t be Easier
When you’re sailing with Carnival Cruise Lines, booking a group voyage is fast, easy, and convenient. Contact one of our Agents or use our Group Rate Form to request your Group Cruise.
For extra convenience and security, vacation protection, travel insurance, and 24/7 worldwide travel assistance are included in the cost of your cruise.
Cruising For A Cause
Carnival Cruise Line's
Fundraising Program
As a leader in the cruise industry, Carnival has always been a major supported of non profit organizations over the years. We invite you to be a part of our successful fundraising program that donates funds to any 501(c)3 organization for a specific group departure of
8 staterooms or more.
Fundraising with Carnival is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1 - Select a ship and sail date to block group space.
No money required from your organization to set up space.
2 - Promote to your support base and those in your community.
Carnival and Catch 'Em on the Road can help provide you with flyers and other resources.
3 - Receive a fundraising donation from Carnival Cruise Line following the cruise.
Carnival will donate $4 per person/per day for guests that cruises with your group, as long as you have 8 staterooms sail.
The contribution check from Carnival is based on the total number of cabins sold and is made payable to your organization and mailed to the travel agency after the sailing.
CARNIVAL MAKES THE PERFECT & UNIQUE CHOICE
FOR YOUR NEXT FUNDRAISER!
Check out the fundraising potential on a
7 day cruise departure:
1. Carnival will donate $4 per person/per day so the organization would earn $28 per guest or $56 per cabin. Fifty cabins sold translates to $2,800!
2. Your organization could also choose to add additional monies onto the rate to maximize fundraising potential.
3. In addition to our fund donation, you will earn one free stateroom for every 15 staterooms sold.
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◊ Free staterooms are based on the average value of all staterooms sold and exclude the miscellaneous taxes and fees.
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◊ These free stateroom can be raffled off for additional funds or your organization could receive the dollar value of those free staterooms.
How does Carnival Put the "FUN in FUNDRAISING
New and Unique! A cruise is a unique fundraising event that offers something new and different for your supporters. It is also a great way to get additional attention for your organization and cause.
Hassle Free! The travel agency will handle all of the bookings and payments for no additional cost making this a hassle free program for your organization.
No Risk! There is no financial risk since Carnival protects our group prices down to one stateroom. The organization does not have to put up any monies and will not be held responsible if you don't sell all of the space. Your only obligation is to help promote the cruise in exchange for the donation.
Additional Funding opportunities! As another bonus, Carnival offer one free berth credit (tour conductor credit) for every 8 staterooms with double occupancy booked. This credit can be used to allow a group organizer, guest speaker, or honored guest to sail at a significantly reduced cost. The credit could also be added as an additional donation if desired.
High Level of Participation! Home port cruising typically ensures a high success rate of success since more people are willing to sign up due to the convenience and affordability of sailing.
When do you receive your funds?
The contribution check made out to your nonprofit organization will be mailed to you after the sailing, typically about six weeks, depending on the cruise line accounting department. Proof of a 501(c) or other nonprofit tax status is required to qualify.
When should you begin?
It's best to begin as far in advance as possible to secure the lowest cruise rates, allow news of your cruise to reach your audience, and allow participants to make payments toward their cruise. Typically 9-12 months in advance is a good time frame to begin marketing your group.