Any Tips for Large Group?

[Corryn]

Hello,
Does anyone have any tips for a large group? There are 15 families, over 60 people coming, and only three people ever cruised before. We've been checking out the different posts, but does anyone have any tips for a large group?
Thanks!

 

[GenieDana]

Don't try to do everything together. The ship is small enough you'll be running into each other often enough. You can request your reservations be linked, and you'll have the same dining seating and be close together for seating. But with a group that large, trying to coordinate EVERYTHING will drive you mad.

Book the same excursions - OK

One idea is that might pay off is each Family get a copy of the Passporter, then together you can plan things you want to do in common ahead of time. Then prepare a "group" itinerary (a plan)and be flexible if some want to do their own thing.

Have Fun !

 

[kshabare]

I agree with GenieDana. Don't try and do everything together. Family or no family, you can't spend that much time together. We only had 15 of us total and we agreed to just meet up for dinner. If some wanted to skip dinner, that was okay with the group. It's vacation - have fun.

As far as excursions, have each cabin book their own. You can book the same excursion but let others do their work. If you do too much you're going to feel responsible if something gets messed up. That's alot of pressure for one person.

Last and again - HAVE FUN!!!

Just curious...when are you all going?

Kim

 

[webray]

Same thing popped into my mind..don't try to do everything together...just go your happy ways and that will keep everyone happy.