Themed Cruises & Affinity Groups FAQ's ! What are they? Should I Book
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a cruise is a very cost effective way to visit multiple destinations in a shorter amount of time
once on board that person tends to be a go-to person right they're they're leading whatever activities
travel especially with these groups can help someone transition through a difficult period in their life and then sort of find joy
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Themed Cruises & Affinity Groups FAQ's. Have you every been on cruise with group on board or perhaps you have been part of a group or a theme cruise? Kerry Turner of Cruise Holidays joins Ken to discuss everything you wanted to know about group cruises but were afraid to ask. Learn about the different types of affinity or common interest groups such as quilting, knitting, alumni, car enthusiasts, and many more. Other types are wedding groups, religious groups, and also corporate and incentive travel. Kerry details the mechanics of a group such as the minimum size, the group leader responsibilities to you the guest, and how important it is to have a group travel expert on hand to coordinate all the back end travel details. Kerry has been planning and escorting groups for 20 plus years, and she and Ken discuss her upcoming Grand Slam Bridge cruise with Holland America. Of particular interest is the bond the forms between the group participants that extends on for years, leading to many group cruises and shared vacation experiences. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays : kerryturner@ns.sympatico.ca Phone: 902 880 5434 Website: https://hookedoncruising.com Kerry's Bridge Cruise: bit.ly/3WnUtUf RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Image Credits: Meeting Room Images: Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises & Royal Caribbean Other Images: Courtesy of Adobestock Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Kerry Turner, Travel Expert 01:13 What is an affinity group? 03:12 Is this similar to a themed cruise? 04:31 What are the advantages? 06:23 What does a group leader do for you? 08:11 Demographics of the average group 09:25 Group pricing & its advantages 10:08 What about travel partners not interested in the group activities? 13:05 What are the advantages of using a travel advisor with a group? 15:33 Does Kerry specialize in any particular affinity group? 16:28 Bridge Groups 20:23 Contact Kerry