If you have a group of family and friends and you are considering a group cruise vacation, then Celebrity Cruises might be the best cruise line for your next cruise vacation.
Your next big Co-operate event could be on a Celebrity Cruise ship, why? Because the Celebrity Cruise line is considered a business casual cruise line.
Booking a group cruise on Celebrity Cruises has some benefits to it because you get to take advantage of the different group amenities.
There are different types of cruise groups but the most common is the affinity group which is comprised of a group of people who share a common interest, like friends and family.
What Is Considered A Group On Celebrity Cruises? (To Qualify For The Celebrity Cruises Group Benefits)
A group on celebrity cruises comprises 8 or more cabins based on double occupancy, except for Galapagos packages which require a minimum of 5 staterooms based on double occupancy.
The group rates offered are all-inclusive rates meaning that 3 perks are automatically added, the all-inclusive rate includes the classic drinks package, free gratuities, and free wifi. Group guests sailing to the Galapagos can book the cruise-only rate and add the additional packages later.
What Are The Benefits Of Booking A Group On Celebrity Cruises?
The benefits of booking a group on celebrity cruises include reduced rates on category upgrades within a super category.
1 default tour conductor credit for every 16 full-fare guests sailing, except for sailings to the Galapagos, for which the cruise conductor tour credit is earned for every 10 full-fare guests.
If you block your group space early and name your group 10 months in advance, you get up to $200 free onboard credit per stateroom, $100 for inside and Oceanview staterooms, and $200 for balcony and suite staterooms.
You also get 4 points with the GAP program (Group Amenities Program), the points can be used to customize your cruise vacation to suit your group's needs better, and additional points can be purchased for $12.50 per stateroom.
Here Is A List Of The Group Amenities And The Number Of Points That Will Be Used To Get The amenities- Celebrity Cruise Group Benefits.
1. Onboard Experiences.
| Cocktail Party With Drinks only |
2 Points |
| Cocktail Party With Drinks and food |
3 Points |
| Specialty dining credit |
6 Points |
| Wine Appreciation |
1 Point |
| Sushi Rolling Experience |
3 Points |
| A Taste Of Celebrity |
4 Points |
| Reidel 101 class |
3 Points |
The cocktail party (with drinks only and with food) requires a minimum of 32 guests for a 7+ nights sailing and a minimum of 50 guests for a sailing 6 nights or less. Martini tasting is available for a group of 32 or fewer guests.
2. Stateroom Deliveries.
| Chocolate Covered Strawberries |
1 Point |
| A Selection Of Bottle Of Wine and Champagne |
1 Point |
| Gourmet Cheese Selection |
1 Point |
| Chocolate Truffles. |
1 Point |
| Vanilla/Chocolate Sponge Cake. |
1 Point |
| Assorted Cupcakes. |
1 Point |
The stateroom deliveries are 1 per stateroom.
3. Stateroom Gifts.
| Celebrity Plush Bathrobe or Celebrity Velour Slippers. |
2 Points |
| Spring Flower Bouquet. |
2 Points |
| 8x10 Group Photograph. |
1 Point |
The stateroom Gifts are 1 per stateroom.
4. Onboard Credit.
| $25 per stateroom |
2 Points |
| $50 per stateroom. |
4 Points |
| $75 per stateroom. |
6 Points |
| $100 per stateroom. |
8 Points |
The onboard credit is 1 per stateroom.
5. 1 Category Upgrade.
| Interior stateroom. |
2 Points |
| Oceanview stateroom. |
4 Points |
| Balcony stateroom. |
6 Points |
6. 2 Category Upgrade.
| Interior Stateroom |
4 Points |
| Oceanview Stateroom |
6 Points |
| Balcony Stateroom |
8 Points |
The stateroom category upgrade applies to all the staterooms of the group in one category, the upgrade excludes concierge, aqua class, and suite staterooms.
7. Dollars Off.
| $25 Off Per stateroom |
2 Points |
| $50 Off Per Stateroom |
4 Points |
| $75 Off Per Stateroom |
6 Points |
| $100 Off Per Stateroom |
8 Points |
Dollars off applies to 1 per stateroom.
8. Marketing Fund Program.
| $25 Per Stateroom |
2 Points |
| $50 Per Stateroom |
4 Points |
| $75 Per Stateroom |
6 Points |
| $100 Per Stateroom |
8 Points |
The marketing fund program applies 1 per stateroom.
9. Bonus Commission.
| $25 Per Stateroom |
2 Points |
| $50 Per stateroom |
4 Points |
| $75 Per Stateroom |
6 Points |
| $100 Per Stateroom |
8 Points |
The bonus commission is limited to 1 payout per group, the commission applies 1 per stateroom to the travel agent.
10. Fundraiser Program.
| $25 Per Stateroom |
2 Points |
| $50 Per Stateroom |
4 Points |
| $100 Per Stateroom |
8 Points |
The fundraiser program requires proof.
11. Complimentary Tour Conductor Credit.
| 1 for 14 |
2 points |
| 1 for 12 |
4 points |
| 1 for 10 |
6 points |
Celebrity Cruises offers 1 default tour conductor credit for every 16 guests paying the full fare, however, the complimentary tour conductor credit can be applied if you want to earn the tour conductor credit faster and cheaper.
Conclusion.
What is your favorite amenity from all the Celebrity Cruises group benefits amenities listed above?
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