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Plan now for a cruise meeting to the 2011 U.S. Virgin Islands Carnival, a weeks long celebration held on St. Thomas Island. 2010’s St. Thomas Carnival ran from April 11th through May 1st, starting with the Prince and Princess Selection Show and ending with the Adult Parade.

All of the U.S. Virgin Islands: Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas, along with the much smaller but historically distinct Water Island, celebrate Carnival. Cruise travelers will find local events throughout the islands, but the grand culmination is on St. Thomas.

What better corporate meeting and incentive package can be put together without a U.S. passport? The Caribbean USVI Carnival is a whirl of calypso, samba and reggae music paired with dance, art, a children’s village with carnival rides and the Carnival Food Fair where dozens of booths are set up serving all sorts of local favorites including pates, lobster, and fish. Tourists with a taste for other cuisines can sample a variety of excellent class restaurants.

During the cruise you can build anticipation with exercises that simulate  Carnival's many events. Selection of the Carnival Queen can be based on sales quotas, the best ideas generated in a meeting (determined by a simple show of hands), or any achievement and/or standard you determine. Dance contests in samba, reggae and calypso become team building exercies.

Your group will look forward to these fun-filled incentive events before attending the Real Deal!

Incentive cruises can be the optimal venue for incentive events of any size. The event may be small, intimate, and intense or a sizeable function that fulfills continuing educational requirements, or rewards employees for a job well done. 

Everyone can leave a cruise just a bit healthier, these days.  Gone are the days when a cruise was a never-ending buffet and shuffleboard. Dining is still first-rate and often gourmet, but it is no longer about indulging in empty calories. Cruise ship dining selections are offered to accommodate every need and lifestyle from vegetarian to gourmand.

Cruise ships are well equipped when it comes to staging corporate events, gratifying the requirements of the most stringent client. The best news is that these ships are more cost effective, compared to other standard conference venues. All inclusive cruise meetings can cut the cost of land based venues by 25-40%, allowing Event planners to persist even with today's shrinking budgets.

The demand for physical activities on a cruise has increased tremendously. Corporations are wisely heedful that physical fitness is vital to preserving their team members productive and healthy. Many cruise lines have the latest gym equipment and contract trainers to aid their guests stay in top shape. A stunning ocean view can relax the mind and boost the spirit while the body works away on the stair climber.

Pampering is also great for the body and spirit. A ten-minute chair massage enhances blood flow to the brain and the extremities, leaving the individual relaxed and more obliging. It can be a excellent team building event as well. Some cruise lines offer reflexology sessions, another great way to rejuvenate body and mind. Overall, a cruise leaves a corporate team well fed, healthier, and better prepared to meet the demands of the business world.

Another excellent point about a cruise event is the option to experience several destinations as you cruise along. 

Why not make your next corporate incentive event a meeting-at-sea ?