Are you in charge of planning a SEMINAR, the next Executive Planning Retreat or the Rollout of YOUR New product to the Sales Staff?  Most of the larger cruise ships have Conference Rooms that include the AV equipment.  In today’s economy costs are important.   In most cases a cruise will have a lower cost per diem than a resort hotel will.  Below is a comparison provided by Carnival Cruise Lines. Many other cruise lines offer similar comparisons. In addition, the costs are fixed so you don't have to deal with dozens of individual meal and other receipts.

  RESORT HOTEL
FOR 5 DAYS*
 A  5–DAY
“FUN SHIP”
CRUISE**
 Lodging  $1,594  $1,078
 Meals  $740  Included
 Broadway-Style Entertainment  $140  Included
 Meeting Space  $200  Complimentary
 A/V Equipment  $90  Complimentary
 Supervised Kids’ Programs  $175  Included
 Gratuities  $110  $100
 TOTAL  $3,049  $1,178

TOTAL SAVINGS

  $1,871
   
   


*Comparison based on comparable quality property in the Caribbean for 2 guests, excluding alcoholic beverages, resort fees for use of pool and work-out facilities and government fees/taxes. **Price based on category 8B balcony stateroom for 2 guests, including use of pools and work-out facilities onboard. Rates exclude alcoholic beverages and government fees/taxes.