How to Cruise for Free

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Thanks to tour conductor (TC) credits, many of our clients cruise for free by simply getting friends, family, co-workers, class reunions to go on a cruise with them.

Cruise lines give out free cabins when a group takes a cruise.  Most cruise lines consider 8 or more cabins a group.  The more cabins that are booked, the more tour conductor (TC) credits are earned.

8 cabins earns 1 free berth (bed)

16 cabins earns 2 free berths (1 free cabin)

24 cabins earns 3 free berths  (beds)

32 cabins earns 4 free berths (2 free cabins)

100 cabins earns 12 free berths (6 free cabins)

By being the leader of a group, you will not have to pay for your cabin fare.  However, you will be responsible for any port taxes and fees.  The type of cabin that you earn will also depend on the category of cabins that your group booked.  If the majority of the cabins were balcony, then the TC would count towards a balcony.  The same would hold true for ocean-view or inside staterooms. Some cruise lines such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean will base your TC on the average cruise fare of all the cabins in the group.

Note: You have to pay for the stateroom up front and the cost of the berth is refunded to you after the cruise.

The leader of the group is responsible for picking out a date and promoting the cruise.  After all, the more friends and family that you get to go on the cruise the more free berths you earn.

We can help by assisting you in choosing the perfect sailing with many additional perks like lower rates, on board credits, private cocktail hours or champagne and strawberry greetings. If you have a group that has a hobby or common interest we can work together to set up the perfect themed event or activity while you are on board.

Once you have chosen your sailing, we will set up a Facebook group for you to share, will provide brochures & flyers, can do an in person or virtual cruise night if necessary as well as have a portion of our website dedicated to your group.

When the last person in your group has made the final payment, all your work is done and you can sit back and enjoy your free cruise with your friends and family. We will assist your friends and family with their reservations, making payments and with any questions that they might have. 

The most budget friendly time to take a group cruise is normally anytime when children are in school and it is not a major holiday.  Times to avoid would be June-August, spring break, and Christmas/New Years.

Please contact us at Emily Luster with any questions at Emily.Luster@CruisePlanners.com

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