WHY SAIL AS A GROUP
There is a group voyage for every occasion.
A cruise is the rare venue that brings everyone together under one roof yet gives each traveler their own private retreat. Below are nine of the most popular group types we curate — though the list is only the beginning.
Family Reunions
Bring three generations together without anyone lifting a finger. Coordinated dining, adjoining suites, and private shore days make the reunion effortless.
INQUIRE
Weddings & Vow Renewals
Say 'I do' with the horizon behind you. From intimate elopements to full ceremonies at sea, we coordinate every floral, culinary, and legal detail.
INQUIRE
Milestone Celebrations
Anniversaries, landmark birthdays, and quinceañeras deserve more than a dinner. We curate private receptions, bespoke menus, and surprise moments onboard.
INQUIRE
Corporate Incentive & Rewards
Recognize your top performers with a voyage they'll never forget. Tiered suite upgrades, private cocktail receptions, and branded gifting, fully managed.
INQUIRE
Meetings, Conferences & Retreats
A floating resort with state-of-the-art AV, breakout rooms, and executive dining. Turn your next offsite into an experience your team will talk about for years.
INQUIRE
Full-Ship Charters
Your brand, your guests, your itinerary. Take over an entire vessel for the ultimate private voyage, customized from the manifest to the midnight buffet.
INQUIRE
Affinity & Special Interest
Photographers, foodies, bridge clubs, and book circles — we build voyages around a shared passion, with private lecturers and curated experiences in port.
INQUIRE
Alumni & Class Reunions
Reconnect with classmates on the open sea. Reserved lounges, group dining, and nostalgic shore excursions make the reunion the best one yet.
INQUIRE
Faith-Based Groups
Worship, fellowship, and reflection at sea. Chapels and private venues reserved for services, devotionals, and intimate group gatherings throughout the voyage — including pilgrimage voyages to the Holy Land.
INQUIRETHE NOVAVIA STANDARD
Every group voyage, fully managed.
Dedicated Curator
A single point of contact manages every guest, every cabin, and every detail from first inquiry to final disembarkation.
Private Onboard Events
Reserved lounges, cocktail receptions, and custom dinners — arranged with the ship's events team on your behalf.
Bespoke Shore Days
Private excursions and group-only adventures in port, tailored to your group's interests and pace.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Cruise questions, answered.
What size group can I book on a cruise?
NovaVia curates group voyages from small gatherings of 10 up to full-ship charters, with dedicated onboard events and a single point of contact managing every detail.
What is a full-ship charter?
A full-ship charter reserves an entire vessel for your group, allowing a fully customized itinerary, branding, and private programming across all venues.
How far in advance should I plan a group cruise?
Group and charter bookings should be planned 8 to 18 months ahead to secure preferred sailings and cabin blocks, especially for peak-season departures.
GROUP CRUISE MATCH
Planning a cruise for a group?
Finding the right cruise for 20 people is very different from finding the right cruise for two. Different budgets, ages, interests, and ideas about how much time everyone should spend together. That's exactly why we created Group Cruise Match — tell us about your group and we'll identify the types of cruise experiences that give everyone the right balance.