WITH HUNDREDS OF SHIPS TO CHOOSE FROM, EVENT ORGANIZERS ALWAYS FIND THE RIGHT SHIP FOR THEIR EVENT
Today’s global cruise fleet exceeds 500 modern cruise ships ranging in size from 100 to over 3,000 cabins and capable of accommodating up to 7,000 passengers. Built as “Floating Hotels & Resorts”, cruise ships are able to accommodate almost every size and type of MICE event with all the comforts and conveniences of a 5-star land-based resort, or conference center, with the added benefit of traveling through some of the world’s most beautiful locations on itineraries ranging from a short 3-4 day cruise up to the longer 7-10 day cruises. Selecting the right ship and itinerary for your event is a critical element in the planning and delivery of a successful and memorable event. At OnDeck Events, we work closely with our clients and cruise lines to help find the right ship to meet the event’s needs and objectives.
At OnDeck Events, our cruise ship selection process has one simple goal in mind: to find the right ship, itinerary, and destination to meet our customer’s event requirements and objectives. In this process, we review dozens of ships, itineraries, dates, ports of call, and other particulars with a clear view on finding the right ship, itinerary, and destination. Our extensive experience within the cruise industry works to our customer’s advantage as we can function as shipbrokers tapping into our extensive database of ship particulars and information at no additional cost to our customers.
LUXURY CRUISE SHIPS & YACHTS
EXPLORA JOURNEYS
Explora Journeys delivers a modern, European‑inspired luxury experience built around spacious suites, immersive itineraries, and a strong focus on wellness and enrichment. Its ships offer expansive public spaces, refined dining, and a contemporary design aesthetic that appeals to high‑end incentive groups seeking sophistication without formality. With guest capacities ranging from roughly 461 to 922, Explora balances intimacy with scale, making it ideal for corporate charters, executive retreats, and incentive programs that require elevated service, diverse venues, and a resort‑style onboard environment
SILVERSEA cruises
Silversea is known for ultra‑luxury, all‑suite ships with butler service, exceptional culinary programs, and global itineraries that include both classic and expedition destinations. Its small‑ship fleet provides an intimate, high‑touch environment perfect for senior‑level incentive programs, board meetings, and exclusive recognition events. Silversea’s emphasis on personalized service and destination immersion makes it a strong choice for companies seeking transformative, culturally rich experiences for top performers.
ritz-carlton yachts
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brings the brand’s signature service and polished elegance to a superyacht format, with spacious suites, elevated dining, and a highly personalized onboard experience. With guest capacities around 298-450, these yachts offer large terrace suites, chef-driven dining, and a relaxed, unstructured onboard atmosphere that feels more like a private super‑yacht than a cruise ship. This makes Ritz‑Carlton ideal for ultra‑premium incentive programs, VIP retreats, full-ship charters and small corporate groups seeking exclusivity, privacy, and curated experiences.
four seasons yachts
Four Seasons Yachts brings the brand’s residential luxury and signature service to sea. Four Seasons I carries just 95 suites and up to 222 guests, with a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, 11 restaurants and lounges, the L’Oceana Spa and a sea-level marina platform. Sailing the Mediterranean in summer and the Caribbean and Bahamas in winter, it is built for ultra-premium incentive programs, executive retreats, VIP hospitality and full-ship charters where privacy and personalized service come first.
viking cruises
Viking’s ocean ships deliver a Scandinavian‑inspired, adults‑focused experience emphasizing enrichment, culture, and destination‑driven itineraries. With no casinos and a calm, elegant onboard environment, Viking appeals to incentive groups seeking a sophisticated, educational, and culturally immersive program. Its consistent fleet design and strong brand reputation make it a reliable choice for incentive planners who value meaningful shore experiences, quality and refined simplicity over high-energy onboard entertainment
seabourn cruises
Seabourn pairs intimate, yacht-like ships with an all-suite, all-inclusive style of luxury, from complimentary dining to premium spirits and wines. Its ocean ships and purpose-built expedition vessels combine refined service with destination access, from classic ports to remote regions. For incentive planners, Seabourn is a strong fit for senior-level programs, executive retreats and recognition events that call for a polished, personalized atmosphere.
PREMIUM & CONTEMPORARY CRUISE SHIPS
Large Cruise Ships
These are the largest cruise ships in the world with 3,000+ staterooms onboard and an overall passenger capacity of 5,000 to 7,000 at double occupancy. These modern, state-of-the-art cruise ships offer state-of-the-art accommodations, multiple main dining options, specialty restaurants, magnificent pool decks, and a variety of entertainment venues. These cruise ships also have large, medium, and intimate Conference and Meeting venues with advanced AV equipment able to accommodate 1,000+ guests.
Medium-sized Cruise Ships
Medium-sized ships offer unique opportunities for exclusive incentive travel events, as well as full-ship charter opportunities where the guest list falls within 2,000 and 4,000 guests. These ships offer the same level of comfort and sophistication found on larger ships, but with the ability to provide a more intimate and personalized experience.
RIVER CRUISE BOATS
EUROPEAN RIVERS
The rivers of the world are once again attracting event planners and group organizers. European river cruising, in particular, has boomed in the last decade, and river cruise lines are expanding their itineraries and sailings to more and more exotic destinations. A river cruise boat can be the perfect venue for your next group event as the boat gently sails along the river banks of Europe passing by medieval castles, picturesque towns, and beautiful countryside. River cruise boats accommodate smaller numbers of passengers and thus are able to provide a more personalized experience to your group.
NORTH AMERICAN RIVERS
North American river cruising takes a group onto the Mississippi, the Columbia and Snake, the Ohio and other waterways that larger ships cannot reach, docking in the heart of historic river towns and national-park gateways. American Cruise Lines operates a fleet of small, U.S.-flagged riverboats on rivers across the country, and Viking Mississippi carries 386 guests on the Mississippi. With modest guest counts and spacious staterooms, these ships create a personal, hospitality-led setting for incentive winners, executive retreats and affinity groups, with domestic itineraries that keep travel simple.
OnDeck Events is a strategic partner in the organization, management and delivery of world-class events onboard some of the world’s largest and most advanced cruise ships. Our events experience spans corporate meetings, industry gatherings, music festivals, sporting events, and incentive travel, either as Partial or Full Ship Charters.
Today’s state-of-the-art cruise ships provide a superior alternative to the traditional land-based hotels, resorts, or conference centers, as well as a cost-effective, exclusive, and very efficient way to conduct your corporate, sporting, musical or other types of group events.
With 20+ years of experience in cruise sales, marketing and group events, OnDeck Events has long-standing partnerships with over 35 cruise lines providing access to more than 350 individual cruise ships ranging in capacities from 200 up to 6,000 passengers. Our expert team works hand in hand with our clients to identify the most suitable cruise ships with the ideal combination of cruise length, destinations, and facilities to meet their needs and deliver a memorable event at sea.
