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The right cruise for your group
Every group is different. Choose yours below to see the cruise lines Nadia suggests, what each does best and what to plan for. Hosted options with a group leader are available for most groups.
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01 · Family and reunions
Cruises for extended families
Bring grandparents, parents, children and relatives together for a reunion, milestone birthday, anniversary or school-holiday getaway.
Everyone shares the same holiday, while still having the freedom to choose activities that suit their age, interests and energy levels. The best family reunion cruises combine activities for every generation, kids’ clubs, accessible facilities, varied dining, adjoining cabins and group celebration options.
Suggested cruise lines
Royal Caribbean
Best for families with children of different ages
Huge ships, waterslides, pools, kids’ and teen clubs, live entertainment and activities for adults. A strong option when the group includes energetic children, teenagers, parents and grandparents. Ideal for birthdays, reunions and action-packed school holidays.
Carnival Cruise Line
Best for a fun, budget-conscious reunion
Casual dining, pools, family activities and lively entertainment. A good choice for large groups wanting to keep the overall cost manageable.
Princess Cruises
Best for a relaxed multigenerational holiday
Comfortable dining, scenic itineraries, entertainment and a more laid-back atmosphere. Particularly worth considering for grandparents who prefer sightseeing over non-stop activities.
02 · Friends and social groups
Cruises for friends and social groups
Friends, couples, neighbours and social clubs travelling together for fun, relaxation and shared experiences.
Whether it’s friends celebrating birthdays, a reunion of old schoolmates, a walking club, a hobby group or a getaway with several couples, everyone can enjoy shared experiences without organising every meal and activity separately. The best choice combines social spaces, group dining, entertainment, fun shore excursions and enough flexibility for people to do their own thing.
Suggested cruise lines
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best for flexible group holidays
Flexible dining, bars, comedy, shows and activities let everyone set their own pace while meeting up for group dinners and excursions. Its group programme offers benefits on qualifying bookings.
Carnival Cruise Line
Best for fun and value
A lively, casual atmosphere with deck parties, comedy, pools and informal dining. Particularly appealing for birthday groups, reunions and friends who want an energetic holiday.
Royal Caribbean
Best for activity-loving groups
Great for groups who enjoy sports, pools, spectacular shows and trying new activities together. Especially suitable when some friends are travelling with children.
Celebrity Cruises
Best for an upscale friends’ getaway
Stylish lounges, quality dining, spa experiences and a more refined atmosphere. A good fit for couples, food lovers and groups celebrating a milestone together.
03 · Seniors and retirement groups
Cruises for seniors and retirement groups
Comfortable accommodation, included dining, entertainment, sightseeing and time to socialise, without unpacking at every destination.
Cruising suits retirement villages, seniors’ clubs, social groups and retirees travelling together. For groups with a mix of mobility levels and interests, Nadia looks for easy access, shorter walking distances, comfortable excursions, medical facilities on board and itineraries with convenient embarkation ports.
Suggested cruise lines
Princess Cruises
Best all-round choice for retirees
Relaxed onboard atmosphere, scenic itineraries, comfortable lounges, enrichment activities and organised shore excursions. A good fit for sightseeing, socialising and retirement celebrations.
Holland America Line
Best for a quieter, culture-focused holiday
Known for destination-focused voyages, live music, culinary experiences and enrichment programmes. Worth considering for retirees who prefer scenic cruising and cultural excursions to waterslides and high-energy attractions.
Celebrity Cruises
Best for a premium group getaway
Stylish surroundings, varied dining, comfortable public spaces and destination excursions. Suitable for groups wanting a more contemporary, upscale holiday.
Royal Caribbean
Best for mixed-age retirement groups
A broad range of entertainment, dining and activity options, especially if partners, adult children or grandchildren may join the trip.
Cunard
Best for traditional elegance and special occasions
Formal dinners, afternoon tea, ballroom dancing and classic ocean-liner ambience. A strong option for retirement celebrations, anniversary trips and groups who enjoy dressing up.
04 · Corporate and business
Cruises for corporate and business groups
A distinctive setting for conferences, incentive travel, team building, client entertainment and business networking.
A cruise combines accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and entertainment in one venue, making it easier to bring colleagues, customers or business partners together. The right ship depends on your goal: a formal business event, a reward trip for high-performing staff, relationship-building with clients or a company-wide celebration.
Suggested cruise lines
MSC Cruises
Best for conferences and international events
Offers specialist MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) services, including business meetings, presentations, product launches and incentive holidays.
Royal Caribbean
Best for large corporate groups and team building
Meeting venues, presentation facilities, entertainment and activities for teams. Suitable for incentive trips, corporate retreats and company celebrations.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best for business retreats and incentive rewards
Combines meeting spaces with dining, entertainment and recreational facilities. A good choice for mixing business sessions with informal networking and staff rewards.
Holland America Line
Best for executive retreats and premium incentives
A more refined setting for senior leadership gatherings, client relationship events and incentive travel, with dedicated event coordination and custom group arrangements.
Conferences and meetings
Dedicated meeting spaces, presentations, workshops and networking sessions.
Incentive and reward cruises
Reward top-performing staff, sales teams, distributors or business partners.
Client entertainment and networking
Host customers, strengthen relationships and arrange private dinners or receptions.
Private charters and company celebrations
For larger budgets and events needing more control over the programme, branding and onboard activities.
05 · Celebrations and milestones
Cruises for celebrations and milestones
A wonderful way to mark life’s biggest moments, while the cruise line takes care of much of the planning.
Whether it’s a 50th or 60th birthday, a golden wedding anniversary, a retirement, a graduation or a family reunion, everyone can enjoy the occasion together. The best celebration cruises combine special dining, beautiful destinations, group activities, entertainment and touches that make the occasion feel truly memorable.
Suggested cruise lines
Royal Caribbean
Best for fun-filled milestone birthdays
Large ships with spectacular shows, pools, speciality restaurants and activities for all ages. Ideal for 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th birthday celebrations with family and friends.
Princess Cruises
Best for anniversaries and family milestones
Relaxed cruising, scenic destinations and special dining packages. A lovely choice for silver, golden or diamond wedding anniversaries, as well as birthdays and reunions.
MSC Cruises
Best for stylish celebrations and international destinations
Modern ships, international dining, entertainment and occasion packages for birthdays, anniversaries and other special moments.
Scenic
Best for luxury once-in-a-lifetime occasions
Ultra-luxury ocean voyages and distinctive destinations for a major anniversary, retirement milestone or special family gathering. Group offers are available on qualifying bookings.
Milestone birthdays
21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and 80th birthdays, with group dinners, cakes and shared excursions.
Wedding anniversaries
Silver, ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries with romantic dining, photographs and family celebrations.
Retirement and life transitions
Celebrate a new chapter with colleagues, friends or family on a relaxing cruise.
Family reunions and combined celebrations
Bring several generations together for multiple birthdays, anniversaries or a major family gathering.
06 · Weddings at sea
Weddings at sea
Wedding ceremonies and celebrations organised on board ships departing from Australia.
Several cruise lines offer wedding packages with a ceremony venue, flowers, photography and reception options, so you can bring your guests along and turn the wedding into a holiday. Nadia can help you compare packages and keep your guests’ bookings together.
Suggested cruise lines
Carnival Cruises Australia
Packages for sailing and non-sailing guests
Wedding packages with a ceremony venue, cake, photography and reception options. Some packages can accommodate non-sailing guests for embarkation-day weddings.
Princess Cruises
Ceremonies at sea with wedding specialists
Its Princess Perfect Weddings service offers ceremonies at sea, wedding specialists, flowers, decorations and photography.
MSC Cruises
Dedicated event planners
Wedding packages that can include a cake, flowers, photography and a romantic dinner. Its advertised ceremonies are symbolic rather than legally binding.
Royal Caribbean
Ceremony and reception options
Wedding packages, ceremony venues, music, flowers, photography and reception options.
07 · Singles and solo travellers
Cruises for singles and solo travellers
Travelling solo doesn’t mean holidaying alone.
Cruises are a great way for solo travellers to meet new people, explore destinations, join group activities and do as much, or as little, as they like. Whether you’re single and keen to make friends, recently retired or want to join an organised group, there are options to suit different ages, budgets and travel styles. Look for solo-friendly cabins, hosted meetups, shared dining, group excursions and activities that make it easy to connect.
Suggested cruise lines
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best for independent solo travellers
Purpose-built solo cabins on selected ships, plus a Studio Lounge on eligible ships where solo guests can socialise. A strong choice if you want your own cabin without paying for a double.
Princess Cruises
Best for relaxed socialising and sightseeing
A balanced option for meeting other travellers through onboard gatherings, group excursions and shared activities. Suitable for people who want a mix of social time and independent exploration.
Independent solo cruise
Book your own cabin and join onboard events when you feel like meeting people.
Organised singles group cruise
Join a hosted group of solo travellers with planned dinners, excursions and social activities. Some groups cater to particular age ranges or interests.
08 · Special-interest and themed
Special-interest and themed cruises
Share a holiday with people who love the same things you do.
Themed sailings bring together guests with a common interest, from music festivals at sea to food and wine, wellness and expert-led talks. They suit clubs and interest groups looking for a holiday built around their passion.
Music and entertainment
Rock, country, jazz, classical music, Broadway shows and dance festivals, often with special performances and artist meet-and-greets.
Food and wine
Wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, guest chefs, regional cuisine and culinary excursions.
Wellness and fitness
Yoga, meditation, spa treatments, fitness classes and relaxation-focused programmes.
Culture, history and learning
History, literature, photography, art, astronomy and expert-led talks paired with destination excursions.
Nature and expedition
Wildlife watching, glaciers, marine life, photography and astronomy events, depending on the itinerary.
Pop culture and special events
Fan conventions, TV and film themes, mystery events, festive sailings, dance weekends and other niche communities.
Cruise lines to explore for themed experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line
Music and event sailings
Music festivals at sea, country music, rock, Broadway and other dedicated event sailings.
Cunard
Culture and the arts
Classical music, literature, theatre, dance and expert-led cultural events.
Holland America Line
Food, wine and longer voyages
Culinary and wine experiences, longer destination-focused voyages and special astronomical events.
09 · Expedition cruises
Expedition cruises
Wildlife, ice and wild places, on voyages built around exploration.
Expedition cruises head to remote regions such as Antarctica, with a focus on wildlife, learning and exploration. They suit groups looking for something truly out of the ordinary.
Suggested cruise lines
Quark Expeditions
Classic and specialist Antarctic voyages
Classic Antarctic Peninsula trips, Antarctic Circle crossings and specialist adventures, including helicopter excursions on selected voyages.
HX Expeditions
Guided polar expeditions
Guided polar expeditions with a focus on Antarctic wildlife, science, learning and exploration.
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