• Your preferred sail dates including flexible range of dates

• Length of cruise charter desired

• Number of passengers or required cabins

• Desired itinerary or ports of call and region

• Level of quality and luxury desired

• Cruise line or ship if known or requested

• Name and contact information of your companies decision maker

• Type of group or incentive

• Additional information that could be useful to match you needs and wants

Q: What does a ship charter or incentive cruise cost?

A: This will depend on the number of passengers, itinerary, ship requested, ports of call desired, length of cruise and the level of luxury requested.  Please call us for an estimate.

Q: How does the shipcharter process work?

A: Each incentive or business charter is unique in many ways but the following would be a good outline:

• Establish reasonable parameters for the charter

• Search for the ship that meets your needs and parameters

• Obtain written proposals from the ship owners

• Negotiate rates, onboard amenities, taxes and other fees

• Contract review and discussion

• Contact execution by the client

• On-going coordination until departure day

• Cruise and enjoy

Q: How are ship charters paid for?

A: The payment arrangements normally require a 10% to 25% deposit of the total contracted amount at contract signing.  A bank rated and acceptable irrevocable letter of credit for the balance, payable to the ship owner, is due at or within 3 days of contract execution.  The ship owner will draw from said letter of credit at established times with final payment normally within 90-120 days before sailing and departure. 

Note:  some ship owners will have different type of payment arrangements.

Q: Port fees and taxes?

A: Normally, these will be included in the cost of the charter and negotiated by our staff.  We can usually include tips and arrange for inclusive drink programs (at additional cost).

Q: Can I pick the itinerary for an Incentive cruise?

A: Yes, normally you can customize and personalize your charter itinerary subject to the ship owners approval.  The ports and itinerary need to match the ships location and time constraints.

Q: What is typical for a six star luxury ship charter?

• All-inclusive pricing for budget control

• Self-contained environment

• Exciting choice of destinations

• Medical staff available 24 hours a day

• Duty-free shopping on board

• Entertainment included

• Casinos

• Unlimited gourmet cuisine

• Complimentary 24-hour room service

• Luxury in-suite amenities

• Private and group shore excursions

• Luxurious facilities, including meeting rooms

• Private cocktail parties and receptions

Q: What value can we expect on a six star luxury ship charter?

• Gratuities to be included

• Wine with dinner

• Bar set-up at embarkation with choice of liquor or wine

• 24-hour room service

• Coffee, tea, bottled water, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages during the cruise

Q: What is the biggest problem with ship charters?

A: Clients with adequate capital.  Yes, it takes money. The ship owners want to be certain that if they take their vessel out of service for a week or longer that they will be paid one way or the other. 

Timing is also a major consideration, due to the limited number of quality ships that are available worldwide for charter.  Once again we mention that at least a one year advance is needed to help guarantee a cost effective and timely charter.

Q: Cruise charter options and type of ships available?

Q: How do I start the ship charter process?

A: Pick up the phone and call 1.800.527.8980 and together we will establish your needs and wants for a great cruise charter.

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