Why Your Next Convention Should be at Sea

At cruise-eta.com (ETA) we know the value of networking, exchanging ideas, staying knowledgeable in your industry and planning for the future.  Getting together to learn and plan for the future is a lot of work.  Even organizing that special event can consume valuable company time, money, and energy.  From past experience we've discovered that choosing a cruise ship as the venue for whatever meeting or seminar you're planning can be the most cost effective, hassle-free choice.

Company staff members are "freed" up from the extra duties involved in planning and organizing
We have established working relationships with the "group departments" of all the major cruise lines.  We can review your company needs with the cruise line and make the appropriate arrangements.

Quality accommodations and entertainment
You get the best of everything on a cruise ship.  From the luxurious surroundings, to top-notch entertainment, to international dining, to the variety and intrigue of several ports of call.  We can help you organize refreshing recreational diversions for your staff and an active spousal program aboard ship and in port.

Ease of budgeting for the event
Costs such as entertainment and all dining are included in the cruise fare.  Separate reservations are not required for hotel accommodation, convention facilities, and air or land transportation.  All expenses originate from one source and itemized statements are provided.  This minimizes the extra budgeting and expense accounting before and after your cruise convention.

All meeting facilities provided
Special needs such as meeting room set-up, audio visual equipment, easels, and refreshments can be organized ahead of time.  ETA can provide extra "frills" such as imprinting your convention theme or company logo on "collector" coffee mugs or T-shirts (optional fee).

Convention delegates save time during the convention as all events are in close proximity
All events are under one roof and it doesn't take long to get from one venue to another.  It affords the delegates time to take part in an intensive program and to relax and to reflect.

Competitive pricing
There are a variety of ways to save with a corporate cruise convention.  The rates are very competitive with traditional meeting places such as hotels and resorts.  There may even be some tax advantages.  We can help you to organize an event in the most cost effective way.

Increased productivity
The cruise line environment is an incentive to those involved.  You'll have great enthusiasm before the event and increased productivity during the event through networking in a relaxed environment.  And when it's all over, you will have completed your agenda and you and your fellow delegates will have memories of an up-lifting experience.