GROWING YOUR GROUP BUSINESS

Grow Your Group Business

why groups with amawaterways

Reserving groups with AmaWaterways is easy, rewarding and lucrative with commissions up to 18%! Plus, our Enhanced Group Offers and Bonus Group Amenity Points* (including confirmed Travel Advisor escort at a Travel Advisor rate) make booking your groups even easier.

2023 & 2024 ENHANCED GROUP OFFERS:

• Save up to $2,500/C$3,000 per stateroom on select Europe and Asia cruises

BONUS OFFER: Earn up to 3 Group Amenity Points on select sailings. TWO points on 7-night cruises or THREE points on 10- to 14-night cruises*. Select your choice:

• Confirmed Travel Advisor escort at a travel advisor rate in Category E for Europe (Category C for Mekong), subject to availability

• $50 onboard credit per stateroom

• A bottle of wine (red or white) per stateroom

• A box of chocolates per stateroom

For applicable sailings, terms and conditions and more information, visit AmaWaterways.com/Groups2023

• Up to 18% group commission on the river cruise fare

• 12% commission on pre- and post-cruise land packages

• 10% commission on extra nights 10% on Cruise Protection Plan, where applicable

• 5% commission on contracted air packages

• Apply earned Tour Conductor credit as commission

Our enhanced commissions structure rewards you in a number of ways so booking groups is advantageous for both you and your clients.

a variety of options to fit your expertise and experience

Whether you are experienced in selling groups or are new to the business, AmaWaterways is committed to supporting you and your individual needs. With three different types of groups, each with unique selling advantages, we are ready to help you secure the group that suits your clients best.

STANDARD/AFFINITY GROUPS

GROUP POLICY:

• This applies to a group of individuals who are traveling together, are ready to book right away and have the same interests or an association to each other

• There is a minimum requirement of 5 staterooms/10 guests (restrictions apply)

• Combine retail promotions, standard group discounts and Group Amenity Points*

RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Those who have identified their client base and have connections within the local community/special interest groups

• Those who have been successful in booking multiple FITs in the past

• Those who want to market the group to people with similar interests

CUSTOM GROUPS

GROUP POLICY:

• With over 100 custom excursions to choose from, work with our Group Sales Team to select Custom Group Excursions for your group

• There is a recommended target of 10 staterooms/20 guests (prices may vary depending on group size, restrictions apply)

• Custom Group Excursions are commissionable at 10%

RECOMMENDED FOR:

• More experienced Travel Advisors with established groups

• Those who have a person of influence or group leader

View our Custom Group Excursion Flyer here

PROMOTIONAL/SPECULATIVE GROUPS

GROUP POLICY:

• This group type is designed for individuals who are booked as a group on the same sailing, but are traveling separately

• There is a target of 5 staterooms/10 guests

• Retail promotions, group discounts and Bonus Amenity points can be combined*

RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Those who have been successful in securing FIT business in the past

• Those who are not quite sure if they can make the group minimums and need flexibility

*on select sailings

Tip — FLEXIBLE GROUP OPTIONS

There is a $50/C$70 per stateroom initial group deposit that is fully refundable OR if your clients are ready to book now and their names and dates of birth are available, reserve a stateroom and use their booking deposit as a deposit towards the group. If you choose this option, your initial group deposit is waived.

group sales policies by destination

AmaWaterways is proud to sail to a variety of exciting destinations. As such, we have broken down our group sales policies according to the destination:

EUROPE

Minimum 5 staterooms/10 guests

Group discount:

• $500/C$600 per stateroom ($250/C$300 per person) for 7-night river cruise

• $1,000/C$1,200 per stateroom ($500/C$600 per person) on 10-, 11- and 14-night river cruises

Fully refundable group deposit of $50/C$70 per stateroom

Enhanced commissions:

• Up to 18% group commission on the river cruise fare

• 12% commission on pre- and post-land packages

• 10% commission on insurance and extra nights

• 5% commission on contracted air packages

Tour Conductors:

• Earn one cruise Tour Conductor credit for every 9 full fares booked (credit applies to the 10th - restrictions apply)

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

Minimum 5 staterooms/10 guests

Group discount:

• $500/C$600 per stateroom ($250/C$300 per person) for 7-night river cruise

Fully refundable group deposit of $50/C$70 per stateroom

Enhanced commissions:

• Up to 18% group commission on the river cruise fare

• 12% commission on pre- and post-land packages

• 10% commission on insurance and extra nights

• 5% commission on contracted air packages

Tour Conductors:

• Earn one cruise Tour Conductor credit for every 9 full fares booked (credit applies to the 10th - restrictions apply)

• Earn one cruise Tour Conductor credit for every 9 full fares booked (credit applies to the 10th guest) on the full 8-night land extension

Upfront travel advisor rate*:

• Receive an upfront advisor rate in Category C stateroom, subject to availability

• Category upgrades are available for 50% of the brochure rate, eligibility for upgrades is available at 60 days prior

Tour Conductor credit excludes intra-Asia airfare

*on select sailings

EGYPT

Minimum 4 staterooms/8 guests

Group discount:

• $500/C$600 per stateroom ($250/C$300 per person) for 7-night river cruise plus 4 nights in Cairo

Fully refundable group deposit of $50/C$70 per stateroom

Enhanced commissions:

• Up to 18% group commission on the river cruise fare

• 12% commission on pre- and post-land packages

• 10% commission on insurance and extra nights

• 5% commission on contracted air packages

Tour Conductors:

• Earn 1/2 Tour Conductor credit for every 7 full-fare (double occupancy) paying guests — applicable to the 8th guest (cruise and land).* Full Tour Conductor credit at 14th full-fare guest

Egypt Tour Conductor credit excludes intra-Egypt airfare

AFRICA SAFARIS & WILDLIFE CRUISES

Minimum 4 staterooms/8 guests

Group discount:

• $500/C$600 per stateroom ($250/C$300 per person)

Enhanced commissions:

• Up to 15% commission on the river cruise and land price

• 10% commission on insurance and extra nights

• 5% commission on intra-Africa airfare

• 5% commission on international air packages

Tour Conductors:

• Earn 1/2 Tour Conductor credit for every 7 full-fare (double occupancy) paying guests — applicable to the 8th guest (cruise and land).* Full Tour Conductor credit at 14th full-fare guest

Africa Tour Conductor credit excludes intra-Africa airfare

COLOMBIA

Minimum 5 staterooms/10 guests

Group discount:

• $500/C$600 per stateroom ($250/C$300 per person) for 7-night river cruise

Fully refundable group deposit of $50/C$70 per stateroom

Enhanced commissions:

• Up to 18% commission on the river cruise fare

• 12% commission on pre- and post-land packages

• 10% commission on insurance and extra nights

• 5% commission on contracted air packages

Tour Conductors:

• Earn one cruise Tour Conductor credit for every 9 full fare (double occupancy – paying guests - applicable to the 10th guest - restrictions apply)

The total number of beds sold at Group rates (to one or multiple groups for the same agency) for any given sailing will be collectively limited to 50% of the vessel capacity, unless otherwise agreed. A Part Charter proposal may be requested to replace the Group agreement if the Group wants to exceed 50% of vessel capacity. (Note: FIT bookings cannot be added to Groups in order to exceed the 50% limit.) Single occupancy is limited to 20% of the total guests booked in the group, unless otherwise agreed.

GETTING STARTED

SECURE YOUR GROUP

1. Quote: Request a personalized quote and your dedicated Group Sales Specialist will follow up with a group proposal/contract.

2. Contract: Upon receiving the signed contract, your Group Sales Specialist will assign a dedicated Group Coordinator to help you every step of the way. Your dedicated Group Coordinator will help you finalize your booking with per person pricing.

3. Deposit: Submit a fully refundable deposit, either $25/C$30 per person or $50/C$70 per stateroom. Group deposits are fully refundable. Published cancellation terms apply. All space is based on run-of-ship allocation until names and $400/C$500 per person deposit are provided.

AmaWaterways is not able to hold staterooms, so once your clients are ready to reserve a stateroom from inventory, they will need to pay their deposit of $400/C$500 per person, which is 50% refundable until 120 days prior to departure ($1,200/C$1,500 per person for Egypt or $2,400/C$3,000 per person for Africa) — based on inventory and availability. If you have a stateroom ready to book with passport names, we will waive the group deposit.

STEPS TO BOOKING

1. Log onto your Travel Advisor Portal to complete a new group form. A knowledgable representative from the Group Department will contact you within 24 business hours.

2. Directly contact the Group Department at 1-800-626-0126 or use our 24-hour online booking engine, which provides you with instant and easy access to your group booking details.

WE PROVIDE:

• 24-hour Online Booking Engine

• Custom request assistance

• Support from your BDM

• New! Online Payment Feature

GROUP BENEFITS

• Complimentary private transportation/coach for groups of 35 or more guests (some restrictions apply)

• Group Amenity Program is available on enhanced group dates, select wine-themed sailings and Holiday Cruises. Select your choice (up to two or three for 10-night, 11-night and 14-night cruises)*

• $50 USD onboard credit per stateroom

• Bottle of wine (red or white) per stateroom

• Box of chocolates per stateroom

• Confirmed Travel Advisor escort at an advisor rate in Category E for Europe (Category C for Mekong), subject to availability

*For Mekong River cruises, choices are limited to Travel Advisor rates and onboard credit

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