Group Rates~ Advantages/Disadvantages?

[QTPieRye]

We are planning our 2013 cruise and just found out that several family members are considering going with us..... will somebody please tell me your experience with any advantages and/or disadvantages of booking as a group. Thanks in advance :)

[kicia]

Group rates are a little higher than individual rates. You can book Early Saver group rates. We did a 3 day in November and the price was $12 per person higher. If you have 8 or more cabins you receive one free berth (pay for 15 people and get one free) for every 8 cabins. This is based on double occupancy and is for the base cruise rate only. You also can get amenity points depending on the sailing. We used ours for a shared cocktail party, tote bag, and a bottle of wine. If you want to book Early Saver, not everyone in the group has to book that if they don't want to. We received more than $12 per person in amenities and everyone was happy. Good luck.