Why Cruise
CRUISING GUIDE
Why a Cruise?
There are so many wonderful reasons to take a cruise! A cruise vacation is practically all-inclusive. . .you will experience gourmet meals in distinctively-designed dining rooms, impeccable specialized service throughout the ship, pampering spa facilities that will take away your mind and soul, state-of-the-art fitness centers, comforting accommodations, fabulous entertainment, exotic and wondrous ports of call, and so much more! On a cruise, you can experience several countries or islands and just pack and unpack once! Cruising can be as fun as a romantic getaway, a special anniversary or even a wedding at sea. Perhaps a cruise with a group of your family and friends, associates or special affinity group will provide you with the dream vacation you’ve been waiting for. But the most important reason to take a cruise is. . .you deserve it!
Why Cruise PlannersSM?
Cruise PlannersSM is a national company that specializes in great cruise experiences and events. Due to our focus in the cruise industry, we have achieved “Top Producer” status with virtually every cruise line. This allows us to offer the best prices available along with professional, personalized service. Due to our buying power and specially negotiated rates, your Cruise PlannersSM Cruise Specialist will offer not only the best prices, but on certain ships and sailing dates, you may also receive special amenities such as upgrades, shipboard credits, and even shore excursions. Cruise PlannersSM professionals are highly-trained individuals who can help you select the right cruise that will suit all of your needs and desires. With the new and exciting ships sailing today, choices are endless. As an American Express Travel Services Representative agency, your Cruise PlannersSM professional has access to AMEX Mariners Club benefits. These may include additional special fares, Mariner Hosts to accompany you on your cruise, exclusive pre and post cruise tours, free shore side events and elegant dining, additional shipboard credits and so much more! Cruise PlannersSM is licensed, bonded and insured, and is a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), National Association of Cruise Oriented Agencies (NACOA) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). At Cruise PlannersSM we truly care about your cruise vacation and will always go the extra mile to fulfill your cruise dreams!
Family Cruising
Dreaming of a family vacation brimming with relaxation, pampering, and a wide variety of fun for the whole family? Wishing for a care free voyage to some of the most exotic locations in the world while enjoying accommodations on a floating resort? This dream can come true for you and the entire family!
Enjoy a medley of delicious food and variety from burgers and pizza to fine continental cuisine, fabulous entertainment, romantic moonlit decks, and non-stop activities specially designed to entertain, educate, and excite the kids! What could be more simple and relaxing than cruising to some of the most beautiful places in the world and knowing that your children are well-entertained and cared for! Many major cruise lines have created programs especially for children for toddlers to teens, which help you not only to enjoy quality time for yourself, but also to enjoy high-spirited fun with your children or grandchildren. And almost everything is included with the price. Family cruising – the vacation choice made simple!
Romance at Sea
What could be more romantic than getting married on a cruise ship, or by a waterfall in Hawaii, on a magnificent tropical beach in the Caribbean or even a glacier in Alaska? How about celebrating that special anniversary, renewing your vows, or just treating yourself to that long-awaited romantic getaway? Every year, thousands of couples are discovering the romance of cruising.
Many also choose to have their wedding at the port of embarkation onboard a beautiful ship with all the amenities. The bride and groom can have the ceremony, invite non-sailing guests to attend the wedding and reception, then say goodbye to their guests at the gangway and sail off on their honeymoon! Couples who decide to marry at an exotic port or onboard a ship can choose to invite a select group of family and friends to join in on the festivities. This can be done for basically the same cost as a 4-hour “traditional” land-based wedding. Whether it’s a wedding and honeymoon, a special anniversary, or just time for a romantic getaway, celebrate at sea and let the romance sweep you away!
Groups
Cruising was made for groups! Whether it’s a group for seniors, church, fraternal order, school, alumni, hobbyists, just a bunch of friends, or a family reunion, you could not ask for a more perfect way to get together and celebrate. Cruise PlannersSM can provide extra incentives and amenities to groups to make the trip even more enjoyable.
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Corporate Incentives
Whether you’re rewarding a top salesperson, showing appreciation to a client or planning an annual corporate meeting, nothing succeeds like a luxury cruise vacation. It’s truly an amazing experience to travel from one exciting port of call to another one while enjoying gourmet meals, 24-hour room service and watching fantastic entertainment. It’s a perfect meeting place. Cruise ships offer great opportunities for seminars, training sessions and all types of meetings with everything from small to large meeting rooms and state-of-the-art audio/video equipment. You may tailor your events with such special touches by planning a private group shore excursions, special golf tournaments, award ceremonies, cocktail parties or even provide pillow gifts. Let Cruise PlannersSM customize your event at sea today!
Continuing Medical/Legal Education at Sea
Cruise Planners is the exclusive booking agent for International Conferences’ Seminars in Medicine and Seminars on Legal-Medical Issues. Join with a group of physicians, attorneys and other health care professionals who will be attending these seminars. Seminars are offered in Medicolegal Issues; Infectious Disease Update; Emergency Medicine Update; Cardiology Essentials and Case Studies; Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Update for the Primary Care Physician; Modern Endocrinology: An Update and Refresher for the Primary Care Physician; Primary Care Pulmonology; Rheumatology for the Primary Care Physician and Urology Update for the Non-Urologist.
Each seminar is scheduled over a period of 7 – 14 days in conjunction with a Caribbean, Panama Canal, New England/Canada, Europe, Asia, Classical Mediterranean, Scandinavia/Russia, Alaska, British Isles/Norwegian Fjords, or Hawaiian cruise, allowing for a relaxed exploration of important subjects in each of the above clinical areas. These programs have been sponsored by The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, and have been approved for 18 or 24 category 1 continuing medical education AMA/PRA credits. The seminars have also been approved for 18 or 24 prescribed hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition, the medicolegal seminars have been approved for 18 or 24 hours of continuing legal, nursing and dental education.
Combined with luxurious facilities and fascinating ports of call these cruise/Seminars offer excellent academic programs, along with cultural tours that are sure to be memorable – and valuable family time.