Custom group travel with professional support
Create a Group Travel Experience
Bring your audience, organization, club, family or community together through a custom cruise or group travel experience. You work directly with Joanne, supported by the experienced team, booking systems, supplier relationships and travel infrastructure of Expedia Cruises.
Build connection through travel
Why Create a Hosted Travel Experience?
A well-designed group trip can deepen relationships with your community, extend what you already offer and create a memorable experience people associate with your brand, organization or group.
Strengthen Your Community
Give members, followers, clients or friends an opportunity to connect in person and build stronger relationships.
Extend What You Already Do
Turn an existing interest, program, membership or event into a premium travel experience.
Create a Repeatable Experience
A successful trip can lead to future departures, referrals and stronger long-term engagement.
Who group travel is for
A Strong Fit for Communities That Already Connect People
The best group travel ideas usually begin with an existing relationship, shared interest or reason for people to travel together.
Creators and Instructors
Authors, podcasters, artists, makers, coaches and experts with engaged audiences or students.
Clubs and Communities
Social clubs, hobby groups, membership communities and special-interest organizations.
Associations and Organizations
Professional associations, charities, alumni groups and organizations looking to engage their members.
Families and Private Groups
Extended families, milestone celebrations, reunions and groups of friends planning a meaningful trip.
Professional Communities
Business networks, client communities, corporate teams and professional groups planning retreats or incentive travel.
Retreat and Event Organizers
Leaders who already organize workshops, conferences, retreats or destination experiences.
Have a Community or Group in Mind?
Tell Joanne about your idea and she will help assess whether it has strong potential for a successful group travel experience.
A clear and supported process
How It Works
Joanne guides the relationship and trip development while her travel team manages the operational details.
Share the Idea
Tell Joanne about your group, audience, travel goals, preferred timing and the kind of experience you have in mind.
Build the Trip
Joanne develops the destination, itinerary, pricing and booking structure around your group and goals.
Launch and Manage
You introduce and promote the trip to your community while Joanne’s team manages bookings, payments, communication and traveller logistics.
Ready to Explore the Possibilities?
Start with a conversation about your community, goals and the kind of travel experience that could be a strong fit.
Clear roles. Professional support.
What Joanne and Her Team Manage
Joanne remains your personal point of contact while her team handles the travel planning, bookings and traveller support.
Trip concept, destination and itinerary development
Supplier and cruise coordination
Pricing, deposits and payment schedules
Bookings and traveller communication
Pre-departure documentation and support
Flexible travel possibilities
Types of Group Experiences
The strongest concepts connect the destination and travel experience to something your community already values.
Creator-Led and Themed Cruises
Ocean cruises built around a creator, expert, shared interest or community theme.
River Cruises and Cultural Journeys
Destination-rich itineraries suited to food, wine, history, culture and special-interest groups.
Workshops and Retreats at Sea
Travel experiences that combine workshops, classes or guided programming with time to explore.
Member and Client Experiences
Premium group experiences designed to deepen engagement with members, clients or alumni.
Milestone and Reunion Groups
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and private journeys for families or groups of friends.
Association and Community Travel
Travel programs that create added value, connection and engagement for established communities.
See What a Hosted Experience Can Look Like
Explore Joanne’s current and previous hosted trips, or start a conversation about creating an experience for your own group.
Experienced guidance. Professional delivery.
Why Work With Joanne?
You work directly with Joanne from concept development through departure, while travellers receive structured booking and pre-departure support.
Group Travel Experience
Experience supporting private groups, hosted communities and special-interest travel programs.
One Point of Contact
Joanne leads the relationship and keeps the organizer informed from concept development through departure.
Professional Booking Support
Travellers receive structured booking, payment, documentation and pre-departure support through Expedia Cruises.
Helpful information
Frequently Asked Questions
Open a question below to learn more about creating and managing a group travel experience.
Is my group a good fit for a hosted travel experience?
Groups with an existing community, trusted leader and clear reason to travel together generally have the strongest potential. Joanne can assess your audience, idea and travel goals to help determine whether the opportunity is a good fit.
How many travellers are needed?
The right group size depends on the destination, supplier and type of experience. Joanne can recommend an appropriate starting point after learning more about the group and concept.
How far in advance should we begin planning?
Many group trips benefit from 12 to 24 months of planning and promotion. Larger cruises, premium departures and complex itineraries may require additional lead time.
What role does the organizer play?
The organizer helps shape the concept, introduces the trip to the community and promotes the opportunity through trusted communication channels. Joanne and her team manage the travel planning, bookings, payments and traveller support.
What makes a group trip successful?
The strongest trips have a trusted organizer, a clearly defined community, a compelling reason to travel together and enough lead time for promotion. Joanne will help assess the concept before significant planning begins.
Who handles the bookings and payments?
Joanne and the Expedia Cruises team coordinate the booking process, deposits, payment schedules, traveller information and supplier requirements.
Can Joanne help choose the destination?
Yes. Joanne can recommend destinations, cruise lines and travel formats based on the group’s interests, timing, budget and likely participation.
Are there benefits for the organizer?
Organizer arrangements vary depending on the group, supplier and travel format. Joanne will discuss the available options privately as part of the planning process.
Have an Idea for a Group Trip?
Tell Joanne about your community, audience and travel goals. She will help assess the opportunity, identify the right travel format and outline what would be required to move forward.