Cruise Ship Types & Sizes
There are cruise ships sailing around the world to accommodate nearly every group size and type of event. They range from large resort-style ships sailing to popular destinations, to small ships and mega-yachts offering unique itineraries to exotic destinations. Which is best for your group?
CONTEMPORARY SHIPS: Mega-size: 1500-2500 rooms. 3-4-5-6-7 nights.
(Image: Carnival Horizon)
- Staterooms with balconies for all on most ships
- Travel to popular destinations in Caribbean, Mexico, Europe or Alaska
- Plethora of choices of indoor/outdoor dining or dine-arounds
- Spectacular venues for general sessions, nightly entertainment, daily meetings, and team building
- Unique entertainment venues, quiet corners, and spa/fitness facilities to suit everyone and every budget!
PREMIUM SHIPS: Large size: 800-1500 rooms. Global destinations. 4-5-6-7+ nights.
(Image: Celebrity Solstice)
- Premium ships offer sophisticated staterooms & dining options
- Travel to a wider variety of destinations
- Meeting & function rooms available for meetings and awards presentations
- NO COST (or low cost) A/V
- Minimal set-up fee for meeting breaks
LUXURY SHIPS & NICHE CRUISES: Mid-Size: 300-800 rooms. Small: under 300 rooms.
(Image: SeaDream Innovation – rendering)
- Elegant balcony staterooms & suites with luxurious amenities
- Highest levels of personalized service and outstanding cuisine
- Smaller ships have access to lesser-known ports and exotic destinations
- Whether a mega yacht, river cruiser or classic vessel, luxury experiences at sea are unforgettable – especially during a private ship charter!
- Create custom events ashore (for example: private concert in Ephesus, lunch and wine tasting from the Bocelli family farmhouse in Tuscany )
The cruise industry is expected to launch over 120 new ships by 2027!
Don’t have time to research them all for your meeting or incentive travel program? Let the HB Crises team of cruise event specialists put our database of ship knowledge to work to find the perfect ship for your group.