GROUP BENEFIT GUIDE
WELCOME TO EMERALD CRUISES GROUP TRAVEL
We’re pleased to introduce our new Group Benefit Program designed to help you make more group bookings. We have added additional amenities and savings to make your group offerings even more attractive to your clients. You also get the expertise of our Sales and dedicated Groups Teams to help grow your agency’s group business.
WHAT CONSTITUTES A GROUP?
Depending on the destination, as few as 10 people can be considered a group. We’re also happy to cater to groups up to 90 guests.
WHY DO PEOPLE TRAVEL TOGETHER AS A GROUP?
Exploring Common Interests
People enjoy travelling with others who share their interests and enjoy exploring and learning about new destinations, cultures, scenery, or wildlife.
Just to Get Away
Friends or family often like to get away together on a planned, inclusive itinerary, sometimes with a destination or special event as the focus, such as a family reunion, anniversary, or birthday.
For a Sense of Community
Clients travelling solo often appreciate joining other likeminded travellers, leading to friendships that can evolve into annual organized group trips.
Richer, More Specialized Experiences
For clients who want a more unique travel experience, Escorted Group Departures are a great option. They add an exclusive element to group packages and are great for attracting clients seeking extra peace of mind.
Bonus Agency Benefit: Growth Through Groups
Offering specialized group travel services can build word-of-mouth in your community. Your dedicated group tours can attract new business, increase your client base, and can lead to repeat group bookings.
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GROUP BENEFIT GUIDE
Our Explore Together program offers generous group benefits with 10 or more full paying guests sailing on river cruises. Receive group savings, Tour Conductor Credit earnings and a selection of group amenities. Match from the Amenity Menu with our current advertised offers as listed on emeraldcruises.ca.
2023 - 2024 Explore Together Amenities
Terms & Conditions: Offers are available for new Group Agreements on Emerald River & Yacht Cruises departing in 2023 and 2024. Combinable with travel advisor exclusives, show vouchers, trade incentive programs, loyalty savings and future travel credits. Not combinable with any other offers. Group polices and benefits are subject to change at any time.
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Rhine, Main, Danube Days J F M A M J J A S O N D EWAB Jewels of the Rhine 8 2 2 3 3 3 2 EWBB The Enchantment of Eastern Europe 9 3 3 3 4 4 4 EWCR Splendours of Europe 15 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 EWFB The Majestic Rhine 8 3 3 3 3 EWGM Legendary Rhine & Moselle 8 3 4 4 EWNB Danube Delights 8 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 EWPA Danube Explorer 8 4 4 2 4 4 3 3 EWAB Tulips & The Rhine 8 2 2 EWTU Holland & Belgium in Bloom 8 2 2 EWXD Christmas Markets on the Danube 8 1 1 EWXS Christmas Markets of Europe 15 1 EWXZ Christmas Markets on the Rhine 8 1 EXKR Christmas Time on the Rhine* 5 1 EXVB Christmas Time on the Danube* 5 1 EMBA Rhine Castles and Moselle Vineyards 10 3 3 3 ECPN Danube Explorer and Highlights of Budapest 10 3 3 3 3 3 Rhone, Saone, Seine, Bordeaux J F M A M J J A S O N D EFRC Sensations of Lyon & Provence 8 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Douro J F M A M J J A S O N D EPDC Secrets of the Douro* 8 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 Southeast Asia J F M A M J J A S O N D EWVS Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong 13 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 2 2 2
GROUP BENEFIT GUIDE
MARKETING SUPPORT
Your Group Specialist will assist you with choosing the trip that best suits your group
We can provide you with a customizable flyer you can use to promote your group trip
Your dedicated groups team will assist you with questions and reservations to provide excellent service to you and your group
Your Business Development Manager can provide you with the following to attract guests to join your group
Specific product and sales training for your staff
A PowerPoint presentation or webinar for you and your guests
A travel night or virtual travel show, with a special incentive to reserve within two weeks of the presentation
A marketing plan for the group departure to share with your Business Development Manager
Usage of Social Media channels to promote group
Send out customizable flyer to your database
Additional Marketing & Sales Support
Dedicated training and support from your Business Development Manager
Creating an annual business and marketing plan with your Business Development Manager
Charters – Inquire about our options for full and partial ship chartering
Educational FAMs – a variety of touring and river cruising FAMs offered annually to upskill agency consultants to become product specialists
Day 1 Athens (Piraeus), Greece Your cruise starts in Athens, where you’ll embark your superyacht.
Meal: Dinner Please book your flight to arrive into Athens prior to 6:00 PM.
IONIAN SEA ADVENTURE 8 day itinerary Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) August 5, 2023 | E04M Emerald Sakara Cruise Cruise start/finish Map is a guide only
Day 2 Transit the Corinth CanalItea (Delphi) Witness the impressive engineering feat of the Corinth Canal, a key navigational route for over 2,000 years, as you sail towards Itea. Surrounded by rolling hills covered in olive trees, this waterfront town is also close to the archaeological site of Delphi.
Number of nights 7
A guided tour of Delphi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 Cephalonia, Italy Cephalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands and arguably the most beautiful. The island was also made famous when it is featured in the Hollywood movie ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’.
■ Airport transfers to and from your yacht ■ 7 nights on board the luxurious Emerald Sakara ■ All meals included ■ Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner State-of-the-art coffee machines and tea stations ■ Complimentary water, restocked daily ■ First-class service from an English-speaking crew Included excursions with knowledgeable local guides ■ Gocycle electric bicycles on board ■ Complimentary Wi-Fi ■ All airport taxes and port charges ■ All gratuities on board
Highlights of Cephalonia
Guided hike in Cephalonia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4 Giardini Naxos, Italy Giardini Naxos is a gorgeous beach resort, with a resplendent horseshoe bay and seafront lined with bars and restaurants.
A walking tour of Taormina
IONIAN SEA ADVENTURE 8 day itinerary | Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia) | August 5, 2023 | E04M Emerald Sakara Naples, Italy Catania, Sicily Key: EmeraldEXCURSION EmeraldPLUS EmeraldACTIVE DiscoverMORE
Day 5 Amalfi, Italy Sitting in the foothills of Mount Cerreto, the ambient setting Guided tour of Sorrento with gelato presentation and tasting Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pompeii (extra expense) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7 Capri, Italy An island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, Capri is synonymous for stunning natural beauty. Turquoise water and beautiful coves dot the dramatic coastline, and high-end hotels, shopping and cuisine attract the rich and famous as they dock in the beautiful Marina Grande. Guided tour of Capri (extra expense) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8 Civitavecchia (Rome) Today you’ll disembark and head to the airport for your flight home. Meal: Breakfast Please book your flight to depart out of Rome after 12:00 PM. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. Terms and conditions: A non-refundable initial deposit of $750 per person is required at the time of booking, with full payment required 120 days prior to departure. This offer is not combinable with any other offer. Offer available to residents of the 50 United States only. Offer may be extended, canceled or withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing is correct at time of printing. Visit emeraldcruises.com/terms-and-conditions for complete terms and conditions. 22_E04M DEC. 16/22
Alcantara River Tubing (extra expense)
Sample Customizable Agency Group Flyers
Included in your cruise An idyllic itinerary commencing in Civitavecchia and sailing onwards to uncover the delights of Capri, Sorrento and Amalfi. Explore sandy coves and try delicious cuisine harborside, before transiting the Corinth Canal to uncover the center of the Ancient Greek world and ending your cruise in mighty Athens. STATEROOM RATES PER PERSON CAT Stateroom/SuiteDeckGroup Fare D Oceanview Stateroom 3 $4,120 BBalcony Stateroom 4 $5,490 ABalcony Stateroom 5 $5,800 SDeluxe Balcony Suite 6 $7,240 SA Owner’s Suite 6 $13,850 Port charges of $350 per person are included in above group fares Contact to book your suite today: [Enter agency name, phone number and/or email] 844 788 7987 | EMERALDCRUISES.CA | GROUPS@EMERALDCRUISES.CA
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner of Amalfi is a pleasant collection of piazzas and waterfront restaurants. Despite its diminutive size, this town was once a maritime powerhouse. Amalfi Coast by kayak (extra expense) Gems of the Amalfi Coast (extra expense) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6 Sorrento, Italy A quaint resort credited with inspiring the works of Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, Sorrento provides a romantic introduction to the Amalfi Coast. The historic town has spectacular views over the Bay of Naples, and its maze of cobbled streets is punctuated with cosy cafes.
Support & Marketing Commitment
GROUP BENEFIT GUIDE
GROUP MARKETING
Helpful tips for targeting and creating group business within your local community: 1
Promote your group and agency wherever you go
Opportunities to attract new business are around every corner.
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Market within your local community clubs
E.g. Wine & Culinary, Alumni, Spa & Wellness, Country & Yacht Clubs and Continuing Education groups.
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Become involved in your local commerce/community
This can lead to corporate clients and other business for your agency, e.g. Rotary or Chamber of Commerce.
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Conduct an event virtually Hold a virtual meeting via an online chat or video conference service with prospective guests. You can make it a fun event by adding trivia questions and other travel-themed contests.
Programs
Take short courses to learn about our portfolio of products and unique selling points to help you convert sales
Connect with unlimited 24 hour a day access on any digital device
Pause and return mid-course and continue learning at a time convenient for you
Take CLIA accredited courses
Book 24/7 with our user friendly online system
Create quotes and secure bookings for your guests, while viewing live inventory and current offers
Make credit card payments
For more agent resources, visit emeraldcruises.ca/agent-portal
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