| Solitude out, socializing in... | | | | with the agent you have chosen. Have everything in |
| It cannot be denied that traveling is fun, fun, fun... but | | | | paper, like the summary of your itinerary and |
| it is much fun if you go out on a group trip. A whole | | | | reservations as well as all the necessary information. |
| lot of excitement, bonding and adventure awaits you. | | | | When there are shore tours, have a copy of the list |
| A group may mean your family, circle of friends, | | | | of buses, timetable of the tour and assign somebody |
| old-high school classmates, co-workers or relatives. | | | | to be responsible for the seating arrangements and if |
| Whatever it is, no matter what size- it is sure to be | | | | ever the honorarium for the drivers are included in |
| a memorable experience to spend time somewhere | | | | the fee. |
| new with these people. | | | | Assure that the cruise activities are exclusively for all |
| Planning might be easy for one but organizing it is | | | | the members only. Outsiders must not be allowed to |
| sometimes a tough task and it entails a lot of flaws | | | | join or meddle on the affairs of the group and the |
| along the way. On the other hand, there is an | | | | ship or line must provide the security the group |
| immeasurable feeling of reward in the end if the | | | | deserves to have on the entire trip. |
| cruise turns out to be one smooth thing. | | | | If the group comes in a bigger number, ask for the |
| How could one make the best cruise as an organizer? | | | | help of those responsible and choose a part of the |
| Choosing and seeking the help of a reliable travel | | | | ship where you all could sit down and talk. If there |
| agent is a determinant if the trip would be hassle | | | | are concerns or problems, this would serve as the |
| free or the other way around. Make sure that you | | | | venue for that too. |
| will choose according to the credibility the agency | | | | A list of all the important contacts in case of any |
| owns due to its experience in handling group trips or | | | | problem and the list of room assignments must be |
| travel. | | | | secured too. Activities, if pre-arranged must be in |
| After a research on the possible ships, buses, cruises | | | | coordination with the Guest Relation Officer. |
| or other forms of transportation that could provide | | | | For meals, the group must be in contact with the |
| the amenities and accommodation that would meet | | | | restaurant manager. Group leaders may be assigned |
| majority of the needs of your group, you must have | | | | for larger groups. |
| enough time comparing the prices. | | | | With all these, points to ponder- make the best out |
| Be sure to seek a copy of the contract you have | | | | of your GROUP TRIP! |