FAQ

No, Epix Cruise and Travel specializes in high-level MICE travel at sea - planning and booking corporate meetings, retreats, and incentive travel exclusively on world‑class cruise ships. Traditional corporate travel agencies don’t have the interest or expertise to plan and book group cruises for companies and associations, but that's where Epix excels. 

MICE simply refers to “meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (or events)”.

Cruise pricing can vary widely depending on the cruise line, specific cruise ship, cruise duration, sailing date, and several other factors. As a general rule, you might be within range of a reasonable estimate if you start with $225 per person per day for cruise fare. This means for a 4-day cruise, you might estimate a fare of roughly $900 per person, not including any necessary airfare, hotel, or other add-ons. And yes, this estimate can be higher or lower. Cruise pricing is a great value considering that staterooms, meals, and entertainment are included in the cruise price.

Cruise lines love corporate groups, so space and basic equipment (projectors microphones, flip charts, etc) are sometimes provided at no charge. This depends on the specific cruise line, group size, and current offers. Like hotels and conference centers, cruise lines can provide just about everything you need for simple to elaborate meetings and events. Pricing will depend on the experience you choose to create for your group.

When you book a cruise for your company, it will generally include sleeping accommodations on the cruise ship, standard meals & snacks, and most onboard entertainment. While these things are usually included in the price of a cruise, your staff will also have access to optional add-ons such as specialty dining & snacks, adult beverages, and many premium services such as the spa and select entertainment options. 

Our minimum group size is 20 people, and we can book groups of several hundred.

Early booking allows you the best selection of rooms and generally better pricing. Some companies & organizations book their cruises more than a year in advance, while some smaller groups book 4 to 6 months before departure.

Epix Cruise and Travel books cruises for a minimum of four days. While our shorter bookings often visit two destinations, a seven or eight-day cruise usually includes three or four destinations. We’ll help you decide on the prefect amount of time for your cruise.

We do require a reasonable service fee to help plan and book your company cruise and onboard activities. However, our service fee is fully refundable within 10 days after cruises that sail with groups of 50 or more people.

Roughly 70% of our clients select the Bahamas and Caribbean region for their cruises. But we also book cruises to Alaska, Mexico, and Hawaii.

Epix Cruise and Travel will have in-depth discussions with you to understand the vision and needs for your company cruise. We'll also help you understand what's possible. Then we'll get to work on bringing your vision to life. This includes the use of meeting facilities and other activities for your group. 

We will discuss your options for booking any air and hotel associated with your company cruise, including booking it through Epix Cruise and Travel. 

Basic meeting space and event services are sometimes included in the cost of a group cruise, but this depends on the cruise line, specific ship, group size, and other factors. More elaborate meetings and events on cruise ships may incur additional costs. Epix Cruise and Travel will work with the cruise line to assess and negotiate any additional costs for your event.

Yes, for an additional cost, modern cruise ships provide Wi-Fi and cellular service to keep corporate teams connected with the office or family back home. Some fleets utilize Starlink to support low-latency video conferencing and VPN access. While cellular roaming is available at sea, maritime rates can be high, making Wi-Fi calling the most efficient option.