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While we strive to update our website information regularly, cruise lines constantly change their individual group policies without notice.  The below information is intended to be used only as a guide and the official group contract with the cruise line supersedes the information below.

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Cruise Line
Minimum
Maximum
Holding Period
Group Discount
Deposits Required
Group Amenity Points
AmaWaterways
5 staterooms/10 guests
>20 staterooms (part-charter)
None
$250+ pp
$25 pp / $50 per stateroom
2 GAP on Enhanced Group sailings
American Cruise Lines
10 passengers
N/A
Until final payment
$600 per stateroom
$500 pp (≤9 nights), $900 pp (≥10 nights)
No GAP; private cocktail hour
Avalon Waterways
8 guests
5 cabins/10 berths (expandable)
180 days with deposit
N/A
$250 pp (non-refundable)
Prepaid gratuities; coach for 30+ guests
Azamara
8 rooms/16 guests
25 rooms
90 days
N/A
$50 per stateroom
Varies; OBC, parties, gifts
Carnival Cruise Line
8 staterooms
N/A
Until 2nd deposit (120–150 days)
N/A
$25 pp (within 60 days)
Based on itinerary; OBC, receptions, etc.
Celebrity Cruises
8–17 staterooms
50 staterooms
30 days
Up to 10%
$50 per stateroom, varies
4 GAP points
Crystal
4 suites
None
90 days or until final payment
None
Within 90 days
None
Cunard
10 guests
200 guests
Based on recall dates
5% off Launch Fares
$25 per bed
Up to 10 amenity points
Emerald Cruises
10–12 guests
90 guests
30–90 days
$200 pp (river only)
Required within 48 hrs of booking
Fare savings, OBC
Holland America Line
8 staterooms
None
First review 150 days out
Varies
None for ≤16; $50 per room for 17+
4–10 GAP points
National Geographic-Lindblad
8 passengers
N/A
6–8 weeks
5%
Approx. 15%
No GAP
Margaritaville Sea
5 cabins
No maximum
Varies based on sailing date
Most sailings offer a 5% discount. Please note that holidays and high-occupancy sailings may not qualify for the discount.
Initial deposit to hold cabin rates on groups: $50 per cabin or $100 per suite. Cabin assignments requires a $150 deposit.
Points earned depend on the sailing date. Holidays and high-occupancy sailings may not qualify. Amenities include your choice of: • $50 onboard credit per cabin • Two Margaritaville at Sea branded towels per cabin • $25 onboard credit per cabin • One bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine delivered on embarkation day • Six-pack of spring water or soda delivered on embarkation day • Two photos • Two drink tumblers per cabin
MSC Cruises
8 cabins
70 cabins
30 days
N/A
None (≤16); $25 pp (>16)
Varies; OBC, Wi-Fi
Norwegian Cruise Line
5 staterooms
199 staterooms
60 days
5–15% based on booking window
$50 per room + $250 pp
Package A/B + bonus amenity
Oceania Cruises
8 staterooms
>50% of ship
Recalled anytime
Escort discount + tour discounts
None
Negotiated; OBC, cocktail party, etc.
Princess Cruises
10–252 people
250 people
60 days
$50–$100 off per berth
None (≤16); $25 per berth (>16)
Up to 6; 2 extra for Celebration groups
Regent Seven Seas
8 suites
1 group/month
As needed
N/A
N/A
$400 OBC, waived fees
Royal Caribbean
8 rooms/16 guests
50–199 rooms
30 days
N/A
$50 per room (>16 rooms)
4 instant GAP points
Scenic
10–12 guests
90 guests
30–90 days
$200–$250 pp
$500 pp within 48 hrs
Fare savings
Seabourn
5 suites
40–50 suites
N/A
N/A
$25 per booking
OBC
Silversea
8–16 guests
N/A
N/A
$200–$300 OBC
None
N/A
Tauck
8–20 guests
Varies
Up to 180 days
N/A
$200 pp refundable
No GAP
Uniworld
10 guests
N/A
None
$200–$600 (Europe); $300 (Exotics)
None
No GAP
Viking
5 staterooms
N/A
Varies
$125–$250 per person/room
$500 pp
Sparkling wine, cocktail party
Virgin Voyages
0–8 cabins
75 cabins+
30 days
N/A
20% of cabin price
No GAP
Windstar Cruises
10 guests
20–35 cabins
None
5–10% (based on group type)
N/A
No GAP; cocktail party
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