MERRILL
LYNCH SHOWS
VALUE - SAVINGS
TO Forty
Percent
According to
Merrill Lynch
May 31, 2005,
cruise ships
continue to
provide good
value for
meetings,
generally
costing 10% to
45% less than
hotels, and
continue to be
one of the most
attractive
options in
terms of price
and value.
ABOARD
SHIPS, SAVINGS
TO 40% ARE THE
RULE
Generous
savings are
available for
groups of any
size. Special
pricing for
groups as small
as eight
couples can
enjoy
attractive
discounts.
Conventions for
as many as 2600
participants
can charter an
entire ship, or
find
outstanding
meeting
accomodations a
group rates on
modern
mega-ships.
Groups of any
size can select
customized
on-board
amenities that
shape each
cruise
experience to
individual
needs. Charity
Groups can earn
a monetary
donation and
matching funds
for every
stateroom
booked.
Itineraries
from three
nights to three
weeks can fill
every meeting
requirement.
Flexible
resources for
family reunions
assure each age
group their
choice of
accommodations
and pricing.
Spacious
elegant and
ultra modern
ships can meet
the needs of
every
budget.
 Even
if you
have never
planned a
meeting-at-sea,
our
resources
and
expertise
will make
you look
like you
have been
planning
them for
years. Our
planning
resources
combine
the
talents,
full
purchasing
power, and
resources
of cruise
industry
leaders
and
meeting
specialists.
For
smaller groups
of 30 - 300, a
small ship
charter is
always an
excellent
option. Charter
a ship, and you
control who
sails; where
the ship goes;
when it leaves
the dock; and
all events
on-board. A
full-ship
charter offers
"The Ultimate
Corporate Get
Away” where
guests can
share a
private,
unique,
exciting, and
relaxing
respite that
opens a world
of endless
possibilities.
Guests enjoy
unique overseas
experiences and
multiple
destinations
without packing
and unpacking,
and without the
hassles of
frequent venue
changes.
Discount
cruise ship
pricing is
generally a
myth. However,
tremendous
savings are
possible by
booking early.
Generally
speaking,
prices rise as
the sailing
date nears.
When scheduling
a meeting
aboard a cruise
ship, the
earlier
planning
begins, the
lower the total
cost will be in
the final
analysis. Early
planning also
can increase
the
availability of
competitive
pricing for
ship-board
amenities such
as private
cocktail
parties; in
cabin
amenities; and
dining
options.
It is
beneficial for
a meeting
planner to take
advantage of
the services
offered
by professionals
such as
Meetings at Sea
staff early in
their planning
stages. When a
client requests
a proposal, we
analyze the
market in
detail, then
present all the
available
pricing,
itinerary, and
availabaility
options. A
professional
meeting planner
should never
rely on
internet
pricing to
flesh out an
early meeting
pro-forma. It
is always in
their interest
to take
advantage of
Meetings at Sea
professionals
free services
to save
money.
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