Path: ccsf.homeunix.org!news.moat.net!border2.nntp.dca.giganews.com!border1.nntp.dca.giganews.com!nntp.giganews.com!local01.nntp.dca.giganews.com!nntp.starstream.net!news.starstream.net.POSTED!not-for-mail NNTP-Posting-Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:13:01 -0600 From: "Media" Newsgroups: fj.meetings Subject: cruise Ship Meetings Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:13:01 -0800 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Original Message-ID: <0sudnU25BfTQ0UXenZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@starstream.net> Lines: 342 NNTP-Posting-Host: 66.239.61.175 X-Trace: sv3-Fbg/jlX38TKkELoTuaR7Cl69RkYZ9TiXfRj3ptK+QdTtSXN5epbdEtzor0kxQWVCyGnyAa2mxUbLPL7!nu7j9ZbwmmGXhSPnIxc0nS2TQdU43ty2RKbDDPs6eIzvNVTw+pAsckzU++QUGfbHbQXXyF5Yrgix!6eC0OpEaLio5SBzefqi1 X-Complaints-To: abuse@starstream.net X-DMCA-Complaints-To: abuse@starstream.net X-Abuse-and-DMCA-Info: Please be sure to forward a copy of ALL headers X-Abuse-and-DMCA-Info: Otherwise we will be unable to process your complaint properly X-Postfilter: 1.3.32 Xref: ccsf.homeunix.org fj.meetings:108 We Design Incentive & Corporate Cruise Ship Meetings Worldwide At The Sea Thank or reward those who have shown extraordinary effort on the job with the reward of Incentive Travel. Motivate your employees for a job well done with an incentive cruise. Incentive Travel is preferred by far as the choice for a sales award. Incentify your employees with the incentive cruise of a lifetime. Recognition is an effective way to reward your employees. Attract their attention, motivate their performance, and generate outstanding results. A cruise is the ultimate group incentive as it offers two incentive awards in one: the luxurious pampering and superb facilities on a luxury cruise ship combined with the allure of travel to exotic destinations. A cruise ship is a convenient, and self-contained atmosphere that can increase attendance and keep costs down. Here are just some of the reasons why an incentive/corporate cruise is a good investment: It offers a new and exciting travel experience. Employees bond when sharing a new travel experience. A self-contained environment with a variety of function rooms for private events, attended by a "captive audience". Gorgeous ocean-view dining rooms with a variety of menu choices, and unlimited servings. Visit multiple destinations with all-inclusive pricing that provides a better budget control. Your resort at sea offers the adventure of foreign travel. Activity programs offers variety for not only the participants, but their spouses, and children without extra planning or cost. A high number of attendees can cruise while costing less overall than a comparable land-based incentive/corporate program. Incentive & Corporate Travel Agency Specialists can: Research & recommend the right ship to meet your business objectives. Negotiate the best pricing and amenities to fit your budget. Provide an experienced Account Executive who will serve as your day-to-day liaison with the cruise line, ground operators, airlines, etc. Provide unlimited consulting throughout the entire planning stage. Customize private events, excursions, cocktail parties, etc. Develop a written operational plan including event order and timelines. Manage a database of participants complete with manifests, registrations forms, invitations, and financial reconciliation. Provide the group with an onboard Group Coordinator throughout the course of your cruise to assist your group. Business Meetings/Conventions/Trade Shows: Choose a cruise for your annual meeting, board meeting, or sales conference. Cruise ships offer spacious conference and meeting rooms to state-of-the-art multi-media facilities. The new cruise ships are now designed with full business capabilities. These cruise ships feature comfortable meeting rooms and multi-purpose lounges to accommodate groups up to 3300 passengers. A cruise ship can now be considered as a floating conference center, complete with sophisticated multi-media equipment and a personal meeting and event planner to accommodate your business agenda. Companies can hold awards ceremony or meetings in a multi-tiered show lounge, and host a company dinner party in one of many restaurants. Full Cruise Ship Charters: You can charter the entire ship for exclusive use by your organization. You can fly your own flag, choose the itinerary and daily events. Schedule your entertainment and conferences to your choice. Ship capacities range from 50 to 3300 passengers. Shipboard Activities: A cruise includes a wide variety of activities and events for attendees and their guests during their free time. There are so many choices, it's impossible to be bored. Below are some sample actives available onboard a variety of ships*: Calypso music poolside Pool games Shore excursion briefings and shopping talks Golf driving off the aft end of the ship or mini putt-putt courses onboard Rock Climbing Walls Ice Skating rinks Internet Center Retractable water sports marina off the back of the ship " Horse racing" shipboard style Massage Beauty treatments in the beauty salon Jogging or walking on the ship's track Fitness centers -featuring lifecycle aerobic trainers, Cycling machines, rowing and weight machines. Backgammon tournaments, cards and games Wine tasting (nominal charge) A well-stocked library of best sellers Skeet shooting from the deck (nominal charge) Movies in the cinema Dance classes Ice carving demonstration by the pool - an amazing exhibition Casino gaming instruction: Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, etc. Basketball Volleyball Deck tournaments (shuffleboard, ping-pong, etc.) Jackpot Bingorama Saunas and whirlpools Shipboard Shopping Promenades * Not available on all ships Finding the Right Cruise Ship: Mega-Ships: Up to 3300 passengers These new state-of-the-art vessels offer multi-story atriums, a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, large & lavish production shows, the latest in a/v equipment, multi-screen video walls, computer generated sound & light, dedicated conference rooms and well-equipped health clubs and spas. The majority of staterooms have private balconies. These large resorts at sea offer 3, 4, and 7-night cruises within the Bahamas, Caribbean and Alaska. Mid-Size Ships: Up to 1600 passengers These are traditional style ships, some are newer ships and some older. Though well maintained and with plenty of personality. Depending on the size of your corporate/incentive group, these ships can offer a higher degree of customization and personalization than a mega-ship can. These ships offer plenty of activities, entertainment, and a more traditional shipboard dining style with one or two restaurants with assigned dining times. You will find a greater variety of destinations than what is offered on the mega-ship. With fewer passengers, service can be of better quality on these vessels. Small Ships: Up to 1000 passengers Most of these ships cater to the well-traveled clientele and provide a very high level of service. You will find that these ships sail to more exotic destinations. Many ships within this category offer one dining room with an open seating time, the most leisurely way to dine. This is the perfect choice for a half-ship or full ship charter. Yacht-Like Ships: Up to 400 passengers These ships are generally 5 star vessels offering the ultimate in luxury accommodations, service and amenities. A majority of these ships offer butler service and very fine dining. Itinerary choices include Europe, South America, The Indian Ocean, Asia, occasionally even Mexico or the Caribbean. Sailings range from short 4, 5, and 7-day cruises to longer voyages. We suggest you plan two years ahead for a half ship or full ship charter. To book an Incentive/Corporate Cruise: An Incentive/Corporate cruise is a voyage unlike any land-based vacation. Cruises are all-inclusive. The price of your cruise includes all meals, snacks, plus 24-hour room service, entertainment, activities, accommodations, health and fitness club. A cruise ship visits many different ports of call offering adventure upon every new day. A cruise is the best value for the money. The buying power of a large corporate/incentive agency is second to none. Our corporate meeting planners have strong negotiating skills, and are able to obtain and present your company with exclusive offers. The purchasing power produced by our high volume of sales will provide your company with exceptional values and savings that can only be offered by an incentive travel company with the experience and knowledge that we hold. Isnt it time to improve your sales, raise productivity, incease market share, expand loyalty, decrease absenteeism and pamper your staff! Isnt it time for an incentive/corporate cruise! For more information on a Incentive/Corporate cruise please fill out the following ( request form http://mustcruise.com/quote_corporate.html) with all of the necessary details of your incentive/corporate cruise. One of our professional Corporate/Incentive Meeting Planners will prepare a background strategy before contacting you, and will personally present this to you by phone or email within 48 hours. Your personal information will not be distributed to others and is kept in confidence. ANCHORS AWAY CRUISE CENTER - 1 888 516 6306 http://www.cruise-reviews.com/cruise_advisor/group_incentive_corp2.asp Thank or reward those who have shown extraordinary effort on the job with the reward of Incentive Travel. Motivate your employees for a job well done with an incentive cruise. Incentive Travel is preferred by far as the choice for a sales award. Incentify your employees with the incentive cruise of a lifetime. Recognition is an effective way to reward your employees. Attract their attention, motivate their performance, and generate outstanding results. A cruise is the ultimate group incentive as it offers two incentive awards in one: the luxurious pampering and superb facilities on a luxury cruise ship combined with the allure of travel to exotic destinations. A cruise ship is a convenient, and self-contained atmosphere that can increase attendance and keep costs down. Here are just some of the reasons why an incentive/corporate cruise is a good investment: It offers a new and exciting travel experience. Employees bond when sharing a new travel experience. A self-contained environment with a variety of function rooms for private events, attended by a "captive audience". Gorgeous ocean-view dining rooms with a variety of menu choices, and unlimited servings. Visit multiple destinations with all-inclusive pricing that provides a better budget control. Your resort at sea offers the adventure of foreign travel. Activity programs offers variety for not only the participants, but their spouses, and children without extra planning or cost. A high number of attendees can cruise while costing less overall than a comparable land-based incentive/corporate program. Incentive & Corporate Travel Agency Specialists can: Research & recommend the right ship to meet your business objectives. Negotiate the best pricing and amenities to fit your budget. Provide an experienced Account Executive who will serve as your day-to-day liaison with the cruise line, ground operators, airlines, etc. Provide unlimited consulting throughout the entire planning stage. Customize private events, excursions, cocktail parties, etc. Develop a written operational plan including event order and timelines. Manage a database of participants complete with manifests, registrations forms, invitations, and financial reconciliation. Provide the group with an onboard Group Coordinator throughout the course of your cruise to assist your group. Business Meetings/Conventions/Trade Shows: Choose a cruise for your annual meeting, board meeting, or sales conference. Cruise ships offer spacious conference and meeting rooms to state-of-the-art multi-media facilities. The new cruise ships are now designed with full business capabilities. These cruise ships feature comfortable meeting rooms and multi-purpose lounges to accommodate groups up to 3300 passengers. A cruise ship can now be considered as a floating conference center, complete with sophisticated multi-media equipment and a personal meeting and event planner to accommodate your business agenda. Companies can hold awards ceremony or meetings in a multi-tiered show lounge, and host a company dinner party in one of many restaurants. Full Cruise Ship Charters: You can charter the entire ship for exclusive use by your organization. You can fly your own flag, choose the itinerary and daily events. Schedule your entertainment and conferences to your choice. Ship capacities range from 50 to 3300 passengers. Shipboard Activities: A cruise includes a wide variety of activities and events for attendees and their guests during their free time. There are so many choices, it's impossible to be bored. Below are some sample actives available onboard a variety of ships*: Calypso music poolside Pool games Shore excursion briefings and shopping talks Golf driving off the aft end of the ship or mini putt-putt courses onboard Rock Climbing Walls Ice Skating rinks Internet Center Retractable water sports marina off the back of the ship " Horse racing" shipboard style Massage Beauty treatments in the beauty salon Jogging or walking on the ship's track Fitness centers -featuring lifecycle aerobic trainers, Cycling machines, rowing and weight machines. Backgammon tournaments, cards and games Wine tasting (nominal charge) A well-stocked library of best sellers Skeet shooting from the deck (nominal charge) Movies in the cinema Dance classes Ice carving demonstration by the pool - an amazing exhibition Casino gaming instruction: Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, etc. Basketball Volleyball Deck tournaments (shuffleboard, ping-pong, etc.) Jackpot Bingorama Saunas and whirlpools Shipboard Shopping Promenades * Not available on all ships Finding the Right Cruise Ship: Mega-Ships: Up to 3300 passengers These new state-of-the-art vessels offer multi-story atriums, a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, large & lavish production shows, the latest in a/v equipment, multi-screen video walls, computer generated sound & light, dedicated conference rooms and well-equipped health clubs and spas. The majority of staterooms have private balconies. These large resorts at sea offer 3, 4, and 7-night cruises within the Bahamas, Caribbean and Alaska. Mid-Size Ships: Up to 1600 passengers These are traditional style ships, some are newer ships and some older. Though well maintained and with plenty of personality. Depending on the size of your corporate/incentive group, these ships can offer a higher degree of customization and personalization than a mega-ship can. These ships offer plenty of activities, entertainment, and a more traditional shipboard dining style with one or two restaurants with assigned dining times. You will find a greater variety of destinations than what is offered on the mega-ship. With fewer passengers, service can be of better quality on these vessels. Small Ships: Up to 1000 passengers Most of these ships cater to the well-traveled clientele and provide a very high level of service. You will find that these ships sail to more exotic destinations. Many ships within this category offer one dining room with an open seating time, the most leisurely way to dine. This is the perfect choice for a half-ship or full ship charter. Yacht-Like Ships: Up to 400 passengers These ships are generally 5 star vessels offering the ultimate in luxury accommodations, service and amenities. A majority of these ships offer butler service and very fine dining. Itinerary choices include Europe, South America, The Indian Ocean, Asia, occasionally even Mexico or the Caribbean. Sailings range from short 4, 5, and 7-day cruises to longer voyages. We suggest you plan two years ahead for a half ship or full ship charter. To book an Incentive/Corporate Cruise: An Incentive/Corporate cruise is a voyage unlike any land-based vacation. Cruises are all-inclusive. The price of your cruise includes all meals, snacks, plus 24-hour room service, entertainment, activities, accommodations, health and fitness club. A cruise ship visits many different ports of call offering adventure upon every new day. A cruise is the best value for the money. The buying power of a large corporate/incentive agency is second to none. Our corporate meeting planners have strong negotiating skills, and are able to obtain and present your company with exclusive offers. The purchasing power produced by our high volume of sales will provide your company with exceptional values and savings that can only be offered by an incentive travel company with the experience and knowledge that we hold. Isnt it time to improve your sales, raise productivity, incease market share, expand loyalty, decrease absenteeism and pamper your staff! Isnt it time for an incentive/corporate cruise! For more information on a Incentive/Corporate cruise please fill out the following ( request form http://mustcruise.com/quote_corporate.html) with all of the necessary details of your incentive/corporate cruise. One of our professional Corporate/Incentive Meeting Planners will prepare a background strategy before contacting you, and will personally present this to you by phone or email within 48 hours. Your personal information will not be distributed to others and is kept in confidence. ANCHORS AWAY CRUISE CENTER - 1 888 516 6306 http://www.cruise-reviews.com/cruise_advisor/group_incentive_corp2.asp