Transform your next event — charter a ship, celebrate successes and host experiences that make waves.
Unparalleled Events at Sea: Exclusivity & Personalized Service
Charter a cruise ship and create a completely custom experience, from the itinerary to the daily activities. Make waves with a themed music, lifestyle or corporate event at sea. Reward your top performers with an unforgettable incentive cruise. Whatever your unique vision, your dedicated Account Manager and Onboard Event Coordinator will bring it to life.
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Explore full-ship charters and incentive groups.
Ideal for: Themed Events, Corporate Retreats, Trade Shows and Product Launches
Group Size: Lower berths 1398 to 2662. Including 3rd and 4th Berths: 1557 to 3139
A full-ship charter provides exclusive access to the entire ship and complete personalization to suit your needs. Craft a unique experience for your private event, themed cruise, or corporate retreat with bespoke itineraries, entertainment, and dining. Enjoy the prestige and privacy of having the ship all to yourselves!
Ideal for: Corporate Retreats, Team Building, and Business Meeting Groups of 16+ People
Groups: 16+ People to Half of Ship's capacity
An incentive group rewards top performers with an all-expenses-paid experience, recognizing outstanding achievements during a specific period. Hosting an incentive group on board a cruise combines luxury, entertainment, and team building in a unique setting that inspires success and strengthens relationships.
Host a Meeting With the Ocean as Your Backdrop
Take your meetings, trade shows or conferences to a new level. Our meeting rooms and bars and lounges can be customized to fit your unique vision. Gather alfresco around the outdoor Sea View Pool or have a poolside event in any weather with the Lido Deck's retractable roof. One thing is for sure — this is one meeting your guests will remember forever.
Why Holland America for Charter Cruises & Incentive Groups?
Your dedicated Charter Account Manager serves as the liaison between you and the onboard team during the planning process. Once on board, our Event Coordinator will help guide your program to fruition.
Enjoy complimentary 24-hour room service, 3–4 complimentary dining venues and 2–6 specialty dining venues, and our Global Fresh Fish Program with Fresh Fish Ambassador “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto.
Our fleet has up to three spacious meeting rooms per ship, along with plenty of bars, lounges, pool areas and entertainment venues.
We have 11 ships (1,432 –2,668 passengers), open decks with wraparound promenades, six stateroom categories (127–420 sq. ft.) and four suite categories (260–1,357 sq. ft.).
No matter the location or season, you’ll find the perfect itinerary for your charter cruise in one of our spectacular destinations. Enjoy convenient North America ports and destination-tailored onboard programming.
Delight in a wealth of dining, entertainment offerings during your chartered voyage or while on your incentive trip.
Additional fees may apply. Venues vary across ships.
"A Great Partnership!"
My company has done over 50 music-themed charters and we couldn’t ask for better hotel operations and nautical team collaborations on board. The C&I department at Holland America is extremely organized and provides immense client support. What’s most unique is the enthusiastic approach to our product — being available to be part of the process from start to finish shows their investment in us. A great partnership!
Janine Morris
Vice President
Event Planning & Logistics
Live Entertainment
Event Spaces
Craft the ideal onboard experience for your charter cruise. Customize meeting rooms to accommodate gatherings of up to 125 attendees or host an event in our onboard bars and lounges. The Lido Deck’s retractable roof ensures that events can proceed rain or shine and the area around the outdoor Sea View Pool is the ideal spot for alfresco gatherings.
Dining Experiences
Find everything from fresh seafood, specialty coffee, and craft cocktails to burgers, pasta, and fresh-made desserts. Select the perfect pairing from our extensive wine list and treat yourself to breakfast in bed or a late-night snack with our included 24-hour room service.
"A Win for All Parties"
Worldwide Cruise Associates has been proud to call Holland America our partner for over 30 years. The sales and operations teams are exceptional, leading to clients booking 12–40 charters and numerous repeat groups over the years. It is clearly a win for all parties.
Steve Bloss
President & CEO Worldwide Cruise Associate
Our industry-leading Charters & Incentives team is ready to help stylize your cruise experience.
To find more information about Holland America Line cruises, peruse our Frequently Asked Questions.
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