I need some help planning a party on a cruise ship for my parents anniversary. Any ideas?

Question

My parents, for their own 50th, is taking the whole family on a 7 day cruise...kids, grandkids, daughter in laws, etc. I want at least one special thing to do. Is there any way to contact a cruise line directly and discreetly? and if so, what would I plan? I dont have any ideas. I'm not good at this stuff.

Answer 1

First, in view of who you say will be going on the cruise, i.e. adults, kids, etc., I suggest that you go on one of the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines Freedom Class or Voyager Class ships.  Royal Caribbean is noted for having the most activities on its ships for everyone.  Things like ice skating, roller blading, basketball, mini-golf, and multiple pools and hot tubs, including areas for adults only, AND areas for kids and programs to occupy the kids.

Freedom Class ( http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruis... or

Voyager Class ( http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruis... )  

The Freedom Class is a larger version of the Voyager class and it has THE most things to do. The Voyager Class is slightly smaller and has all of the on-board activities except the Flowrider.  These are Royal Caribbeans newer ships (I have been on several of them) and they have all of the latest amenities that cruise ships now have.

YES you can contact the cruise lines directly and YES they will help you make reservations and also plan a private get together on the ship.  Most ships have one nor more rooms for this and they also generally have a small wedding chapel that can be used for a small gathering.

Each cruise line web site has a number listed for a cruise consultant and they will be happy to help you with your cruise and cabin selection and party plans.

Here are some web sites for you:

CELEBRITY:

http://www.celebritycruises.com/home .

ROYAL CARIBBEAN:

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/gohome.d.....

NORWEGIAN:

http://www.ncl.com/

PRINCESS:

http://www.princess.com/index.html

CARNIVAL:

http://www.carnivalcruiselines.com/

DISNEY:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/.....

Answer 2

Do You Do Anything Special For Special Occasions?



Wedding anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons can be celebrated in the dining room with a cake presented to the guest by the dining room staff. Cakes available in various sizes and flavors; visit our “Gifts” web-site or call 1-800-522-7648. Arrangements need to be made at least one week prior to sailing by the travel consultant. All other occasions, such as a graduation, promotion, etc. cannot be arranged in advance but arrangements can be made on board directly with the Maitre d'.

Answer 3

The Travel Agency can easily set up a party. I do it all the time for my clients There is no additional charges using a good travel agency and you get on the proper cruise for your family....Be sure that you do not use any agency that only sells one company, you want a ship that works for all generations and be absolutely sure that you don't get a ship that is too big for the elderly....keep in the 30,000-90,000 ton....many answers that only travel agents can provide to you.