GROUP LEADER * FREE CRUISE PROGRAM
ARE YOU AWARE THAT YOU CAN GET A *FREE CRUISE BERTH/CABIN?
You can earn a *free cruise by becoming a group leader! Just read the information below to get find out how!
WHO IS A GROUP LEADER?
A group leader is the person who encourages a group of their friends, family or co-workers to take a cruise vacation together on the same ship. The group leader can cruise for *free or at a greatly reduced rate.
HOW DOES THE GROUP LEADER CRUISE FOR *FREE?
The cruise line will award a *free tour conductor berth (bed) for every so many staterooms your group books. The typical group will need to book a minimum of eight staterooms to earn the *free bed. There's usually no restriction on the number of *free beds you can earn, so as long as you keep booking staterooms, your group can keep earning *free beds.
WHAT IS A TOUR CONDUCTOR?
The Tour Conductor is the person setting up and escorting the group. To compensate you for bringing the group together, we will award you the *FREE Tour Conductor berth. You will pay for the stateroom up front, and the cost of the berth is refunded to you after the sailing is finalized. You may keep this yourself, or divide it equally among your group. It is your decision.
WHO PAYS THE FEES AND TAXES?
You will pay the applicable fees and taxes for your stateroom. Cruise Lines only award the value of the cruise itself. Fees and government taxes must be paid by the group. Each cruise line has its own group leader policy and they may vary depending upon the cruise line. Only the 1st two people in the stateroom count towards your *free berths.
HOW MANY FREE BERTHS CAN THE GROUP EARN?
8 staterooms (16 guests) traveling = 1 *Free Berth (bed)
16 staterooms (32 guests) traveling = 2 *Free Berths (1 free stateroom)
24 staterooms (48 guests) traveling = 3 *Free Berths (beds)
32 staterooms (64 guests) traveling = 4 *Free Berths (2 free staterooms)
100 staterooms (200 guests) traveling = *12 Free Berths (6 free staterooms)
WHAT KIND OF STATEROOM WILL I HAVE?
You will book your stateroom in the category you desire. The *Free Tour Conductor berth is based on the most staterooms sold in any one category. If you sell the most staterooms in a balcony category, your refund will be based on the cost of the stateroom in that category.
WHERE DO I FIND PEOPLE FOR MY GROUP?
- Friends & Neighbors
- Girlfriend Get-a-Way
- Family Reunions
- Social Clubs
- Graduation Parties & Reunions
- Veteran/Military Communities
- Wedding & Religious Outings
- Business Groups/Associations
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CRUISE WITH A GROUP?
Cruising is a great vacation any time of the year, but the best group rates are offered in May, June, September, October, early November, and early December. And remember that booking early is the key to better rates and availability!
WHAT ARE THE GROUP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES?
1. You will choose a cruise for your group.
2. You will select the dates for your group's travel.
3. You will contact A & R Travel to review and agree on prices for the cruise.
4. You will distribute flyers (provided by A & R Travel) to your group and promote the cruise
5. You will supply the names for the group and help collect deposits.
6. You will escort your group on the cruise (but, hey, you were going anyway!)
WHAT SERVICES WILL A & R TRAVEL PROVIDE FOR ME?
A & R Travel will do all the nitty gritty tasks that no one else wants to do! We will take care of ALL the administrative duties: provide brochures, flyers, registration forms. We will do all the invoicing and paperwork, and process all payments for you. You do not need to handle any money; you just need to encourage the group to get their deposits in.
We will negotiate special amenities for your group. These can include cocktail parties, onboard credits, group photos, complimentary wine in staterooms and more. We will answer all passenger questions and cover all postage. We do it all for you. You only bring us the group!
HOW DO YOU TRACK MY GROUP?
We will assign you a special group number, which is identified on each invoice, and on the registration forms. As each passenger is booked into your group, we will notify you of your progress.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Call Rosemary at A & R Travel. I will help you choose a cruise line, an itinerary, a ship and a sailing date. Or, if you prefer, a land package for your group, we can do that too! Your only job is to decide what you want for your group. We will do the rest!
What are the benefits for EVERYONE when when booked as a group?
No one has to pay for their total cruise up front. Payments can be made by the schedule set up by the cruise line. You will have plenty of time to pay off the cruise before the departure date. AND, you will get the additional amenities as mentioned above.
What could be more fun than cruising with your friends or family AND cruising in a *FREE CABIN!
Call Rosemary for creative ideas and strategies at 319-596-5440
You can earn a *free cruise by becoming a group leader! Just read the information below to get find out how!
WHO IS A GROUP LEADER?
A group leader is the person who encourages a group of their friends, family or co-workers to take a cruise vacation together on the same ship. The group leader can cruise for *free or at a greatly reduced rate.
HOW DOES THE GROUP LEADER CRUISE FOR *FREE?
The cruise line will award a *free tour conductor berth (bed) for every so many staterooms your group books. The typical group will need to book a minimum of eight staterooms to earn the *free bed. There's usually no restriction on the number of *free beds you can earn, so as long as you keep booking staterooms, your group can keep earning *free beds.
WHAT IS A TOUR CONDUCTOR?
The Tour Conductor is the person setting up and escorting the group. To compensate you for bringing the group together, we will award you the *FREE Tour Conductor berth. You will pay for the stateroom up front, and the cost of the berth is refunded to you after the sailing is finalized. You may keep this yourself, or divide it equally among your group. It is your decision.
WHO PAYS THE FEES AND TAXES?
You will pay the applicable fees and taxes for your stateroom. Cruise Lines only award the value of the cruise itself. Fees and government taxes must be paid by the group. Each cruise line has its own group leader policy and they may vary depending upon the cruise line. Only the 1st two people in the stateroom count towards your *free berths.
HOW MANY FREE BERTHS CAN THE GROUP EARN?
8 staterooms (16 guests) traveling = 1 *Free Berth (bed)
16 staterooms (32 guests) traveling = 2 *Free Berths (1 free stateroom)
24 staterooms (48 guests) traveling = 3 *Free Berths (beds)
32 staterooms (64 guests) traveling = 4 *Free Berths (2 free staterooms)
100 staterooms (200 guests) traveling = *12 Free Berths (6 free staterooms)
WHAT KIND OF STATEROOM WILL I HAVE?
You will book your stateroom in the category you desire. The *Free Tour Conductor berth is based on the most staterooms sold in any one category. If you sell the most staterooms in a balcony category, your refund will be based on the cost of the stateroom in that category.
WHERE DO I FIND PEOPLE FOR MY GROUP?
- Friends & Neighbors
- Girlfriend Get-a-Way
- Family Reunions
- Social Clubs
- Graduation Parties & Reunions
- Veteran/Military Communities
- Wedding & Religious Outings
- Business Groups/Associations
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CRUISE WITH A GROUP?
Cruising is a great vacation any time of the year, but the best group rates are offered in May, June, September, October, early November, and early December. And remember that booking early is the key to better rates and availability!
WHAT ARE THE GROUP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES?
1. You will choose a cruise for your group.
2. You will select the dates for your group's travel.
3. You will contact A & R Travel to review and agree on prices for the cruise.
4. You will distribute flyers (provided by A & R Travel) to your group and promote the cruise
5. You will supply the names for the group and help collect deposits.
6. You will escort your group on the cruise (but, hey, you were going anyway!)
WHAT SERVICES WILL A & R TRAVEL PROVIDE FOR ME?
A & R Travel will do all the nitty gritty tasks that no one else wants to do! We will take care of ALL the administrative duties: provide brochures, flyers, registration forms. We will do all the invoicing and paperwork, and process all payments for you. You do not need to handle any money; you just need to encourage the group to get their deposits in.
We will negotiate special amenities for your group. These can include cocktail parties, onboard credits, group photos, complimentary wine in staterooms and more. We will answer all passenger questions and cover all postage. We do it all for you. You only bring us the group!
HOW DO YOU TRACK MY GROUP?
We will assign you a special group number, which is identified on each invoice, and on the registration forms. As each passenger is booked into your group, we will notify you of your progress.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Call Rosemary at A & R Travel. I will help you choose a cruise line, an itinerary, a ship and a sailing date. Or, if you prefer, a land package for your group, we can do that too! Your only job is to decide what you want for your group. We will do the rest!
What are the benefits for EVERYONE when when booked as a group?
No one has to pay for their total cruise up front. Payments can be made by the schedule set up by the cruise line. You will have plenty of time to pay off the cruise before the departure date. AND, you will get the additional amenities as mentioned above.
What could be more fun than cruising with your friends or family AND cruising in a *FREE CABIN!
Call Rosemary for creative ideas and strategies at 319-596-5440
