Land vs. Cruise

See the difference between hosting your event at a land-based resort, and hosting a Cruise Meeting.

Meeting & Event Services	Cruise Meeting	Land-Based Resort
Complimentary AV equipment*	Yes
Complimentary meeting spaces and venues	Yes	Sometimes
Dedicated Incentive Support Team	Yes	Yes
Hassle-free room credits and no limit on complimentary rooms earned	Yes
Single billing reconciliation for all event expenses	Yes
High-speed internet**	Yes	Yes
One-stop shopping for transfers and excursions at ports of call	Yes
Refreshment breaks with catering**	Yes	Yes
Photography and videography services**	Yes	Sometimes

Dining	Cruise Meeting	Land-Based Resort
World-class specialty restaurants**	Yes	Sometimes
Numerous complimentary dining options available all day	Yes
Group dining options & restaurant buyouts	Yes	Sometimes

Entertainment & Activities	Cruise Meeting	Land-Based Resort
Full-scale original productions on ice and in water	Yes
Award-winning Broadway Shows	Yes
Nightly live music, comedy shows, parades and dancing	Yes	Sometimes
Various unique team-building activities and customized shore excursions	Yes	Sometimes
Full Casino	Yes	Sometimes
Outdoor poolside movie screen	Yes
Duty-free designer shopping on-site	Yes

Fitness & Spa Facilities	Cruise Meeting	Land-Based Resort
Sauna, Steam Room & whirlpools	Yes	Sometimes
Running track and sports deck	Yes
Spa services and beauty salon**	Yes	Sometimes
Complimentary state-of-the-art fitness center	Yes	Sometimes

Destinations	Cruise Meeting	Land-Based Resort
Only unpack once while experiencing multiple destinations in one trip	Yes
Hundreds of unique destinations to choose from	Yes

*Minimal tech staffing fees may apply.
**Some additional fees may apply.
Note: The above comparison of features applies primarily to Cruise Meetings booked on Royal Caribbean ships, though many of the same features are available when you host a Cruise Meeting aboard a different cruise line.