The Best Continuing Education (CEU) Cruise Planners
Turn Mandatory Credits into an Annual Highlight with Vincent Vacations
Top rated
Association & Non-Profit
travel experts
At Vincent Vacations, we specialize in helping local Medical, Legal, and Real Estate associations transform boring hotel seminars into high-attendance
Continuing Education Cruises.
We facilitate the “Classroom at Sea.”
We understand that for an association, the goal is member retention and value.
Whether you are planning a CME for doctors, a CLE for attorneys, or a Real Estate retreat,
our team handles the complex logistics—from booking the conference center to arranging private cocktail hours—so you can focus on the curriculum.
Lock in a Recurring Annual Group
Why do associations choose us? Because a “Seminar at Sea” creates a rhythm your members will crave.
Our #1 rated corporate agents act as your logistical partner. We hold the CLIA Meetings & Events at Sea certificate, meaning we know exactly how to structure your days:
mornings in the conference room for credits, afternoons free for family and networking.
When you book your Association Cruise with Vincent Vacations, you get a seamless registration portal for your members and
exclusive group perks that offset the cost of attendance.
Your Classroom, Perfectly Executed
The biggest fear for any education director is “Will the A/V work?” and “Is the room quiet?”
We act as your liaison with the ship’s onboard event coordinator.
We ensure your projectors, microphones, and seating charts are confirmed before you even sail.
Whether you need breakout rooms for committee meetings or a large theater for a keynote, we leverage our status to secure the best spaces.
Let us help you combine professional development with the bonding power of a luxury vacation.
Your CME, CLE, & CE Travel Partners
To ensure your seminar is compliant and comfortable, our advisors have completed the highest levels of certification in event management. We offer the logistical safety net your board needs.
Meeting Space Logistics
We ensure the ship provides the professional environment required for accreditation.
- Coordination of Complimentary Meeting Space (based on group size).
- Standard A/V equipment verification (Projectors, Mics).
- Scheduling “Sea Days” for maximum classroom attendance.
Member Registration Portals
Don’t burden your office staff with travel bookings. We handle the intake for you.
- Custom booking links sent directly to your members.
- We handle all credit card processing and cabin selection.
- Reports provided to you for attendance tracking.
Association Tax Compliance
We help your members substantiate their business travel expenses.
- Capability for Itemized “Split” Invoicing.
- Separation of “Conference Fee” from “Spousal Fare.”
- Guidance on IRS “North American Area” compliant destinations.
Exclusive Partnership
Your Event, Elevated by Signature Travel Network
As a proud member of the Signature Travel Network, we don’t just book your seminar—we enhance it. When you book your association group with us, you gain access to a portfolio of corporate amenities that sweeten the deal for your members.
Because of our collective buying power, we can offer your group exclusive value that helps justify the trip to their boards or partners.
Signature Exclusive Benefits
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Private Networking Events
We can arrange private “Welcome Aboard” cocktail receptions to facilitate networking among your attendees. -
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Gap-Points/Conductor Credits
For qualifying groups, we can often negotiate free berths (Tour Conductor credits) to cover the cost of your keynote speakers. -
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Dedicated Onboard Hosts
On select sailings, a dedicated host is available to assist your group with logistics and dining. -
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VIP Speaker Transport
Access to private transportation in port for your board members or VIP speakers.
Success Stories from Association Leaders
See how we solved attendance and logistical issues for other groups.
Record-Breaking Attendance
State Medical Association (CME)
“We usually struggle to get doctors to attend our annual update. Switching to a cruise format with Vincent Vacations tripled our attendance. They handled the conference room setup perfectly—morning lectures, afternoon snorkeling. The doctors are already asking about next year.”
Seamless CLE Logistics
Regional Bar Association (CLE)
“I was worried about the ‘party’ atmosphere distracting from the CLEs. Vincent Vacations secured a quiet, dedicated conference center on the ship. The A/V was standard, the room was cool, and the invoicing made it easy for our firm to expense the trip for our associates.”
Top Producer Retreat
Real Estate Brokerage (CE)
“We used this as a retention tool for our top agents. We did 4 hours of CE classes on sea days and hosted private cocktail parties at night. The ‘Split Invoicing’ was a lifesaver—agents paid for their spouses, the brokerage paid for the agent. Flawless execution.”
Ready to boost your association’s engagement?
Continuing Education Seminars at Sea
Where Professional Accreditation Meets Luxury Travel.
Maximizing Member Engagement
Booking a CME, CLE, or CE seminar at sea requires more than just a standard travel agent; it requires a strategic partner who understands Association Management. For medical and legal professionals, these events are a hybrid of rigorous education and necessary relaxation. To ensure your seminar is successful—and to secure the “On-Board Classroom” necessary for accreditation—you need an agency with specific accolades and buying power.
The Recurring Revenue Model
Many associations struggle to find new revenue streams. By establishing an Annual Association Cruise, you create a recurring event that members look forward to.
Free Travel for Speakers
With our group volume (Tour Conductor credits), we can often cover the cruise fare for your keynote speakers or board president, reducing your overhead.
Exclusive Networking
A ship is a “captive audience” in the best way. Your members have more time to bond with leadership and each other than at any land-based conference.
The “Gold Standard” of Competency
CMP Standards
Certified Meeting Professional Awareness
We understand the “Ordinary and Necessary” requirements for business meetings. We ensure your onboard “classroom” features professional A/V, proper lighting, and distraction-free scheduling to validate the educational component of your trip.
CLIA Certified
Meetings & Events at Sea
Bridging the gap between land-based conferences and maritime laws. We handle the unique logistics of shipping seminar materials through customs and securing private spaces for sensitive board meetings.
Incentive Specialists
CIS & CITP Level Service
Education seminars are often part learning, part reward. We know how to structure the “luxury” portion of the itinerary to ensure your members feel their annual dues are providing real value.
The “Hidden” Competency: Tax & Compliance Support
While we do not give tax advice, we specialize in the logistical requirements that allow your attendees’ CPAs to validate business deductions. This is critical for Medical and Legal groups.
- ✔ Precise Split-Invoicing: We generate invoices that clearly separate “Seminar Registration Fees” (potential business expense) from “Spousal Travel” or personal excursions, simplifying year-end accounting.
- ✔ The “North American Area” Rule: We can guide you toward ships and itineraries (such as U.S. Flagships or specific Caribbean routes) that meet IRS Section 274(h) requirements for convention deductibility.
Ready to elevate your next Association Meeting?
Partner with an agency that understands the stakes.