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.