VIP group rates

Cruise perks you can't get booking on your own

As a member of the NEST travel consortium, Sandpiper Vacations has access to VIP Group Rates that the cruise line's own website simply doesn't offer.

You book your cruise the same way you normally would. We just happen to be able to get you more for it, at no extra cost to you.

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Royal Caribbean

$50 onboard credit on most sailings, automatically

On most Royal Caribbean sailings, every stateroom booked through Sandpiper Vacations qualifies for $50 in onboard credit. Put it toward specialty dining, the spa, shore excursions, drinks or whatever makes the trip feel like a splurge.

  • $50 per stateroom, added to your reservation
  • Extra bonus savings on select sailings
  • No group size requirement and nothing extra to pay
  • Already booked directly with Royal Caribbean? Your reservation may qualify to transfer in, and we will check for you

VIP sailings available into 2028. Each sailing has its own booking deadline, usually about three months before it sails, so the sooner we check, the better.

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How it works

Nothing complicated, just more for your money

Tell us your sailingShare the ship and dates you have in mind, or let us help you choose.
We check the VIP rateWe look at the VIP Group Rate next to the cruise line's current offers and book the one that gives you more.
You book as usualSame deposit, same payments, same cabin choices. The perks are added to your reservation.
Enjoy it onboardYour onboard credit is ready to spend once you set sail.

Booking direct or booking with us

The same cruise, with a few extras

Booking on your ownThe cruise line's public fares and promotions. You handle the details, the changes and the questions yourself.
Booking with Sandpiper VacationsVIP Group Rate perks on top, a personal advisor who handles every detail, and help with flights, hotels and excursions. No extra cost for using us.

More VIP rates

Not sailing Royal Caribbean?

Our NEST VIP program covers a long list of cruise lines. Here are a few favorites and what our clients can get on them.

Celebrity CruisesVIP group rates on hundreds of sailings through 2028, with drinks and Wi-Fi included in the fare and up to $50 onboard credit per stateroom.
Virgin VoyagesExtra Sailor Loot on Sea Terrace cabins, Rockstar Quarters and Mega Suites when you book at least four months before you sail.
Norwegian Cruise LineOnboard credit per stateroom that grows with your cabin and the length of your cruise, for bookings made at least four months ahead.
Princess CruisesShipboard credit on select VIP group sailings.
River cruisesVIP perks with AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Avalon and Scenic.
Luxury linesOceania, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, Cunard, Azamara, Windstar and Explora Journeys.
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VIP rate FAQ

Questions about VIP Group Rates

Does booking through Sandpiper Vacations cost more?

No. There is no extra cost for booking your cruise through us, and VIP Group Rate perks are only available when you book with a member agency like ours.

Do I need to be part of a group?

No. VIP Group Rates have no group size requirement. A single stateroom qualifies.

Is the $50 onboard credit per person?

It is $50 per stateroom, not per person, on most Royal Caribbean sailings. Some sailings also include extra bonus savings.

I already booked directly with Royal Caribbean. Can I still get it?

In many cases, yes. Existing reservations may qualify to transfer into a VIP Group Rate, but eligibility varies by booking. Send us your reservation details and we will check.

Can I use it with Royal Caribbean's sales?

We compare the VIP Group Rate with Royal Caribbean's current offers for your sailing and book the option that gives you the most.

Which sailings are included?

Most Royal Caribbean sailings are included, and availability varies by ship and date. Tell us the sailing you are looking at and we will confirm.

VIP Group Rate amenities are offered through the NEST travel consortium, vary by sailing, are subject to availability and can change or end without notice. Onboard credit is per stateroom. Existing reservations may qualify to transfer and eligibility varies. Cruise line terms apply.

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Let's see what perks your cruise qualifies for

Tell us about the sailing you are looking at, or a reservation you already have, and we will check for VIP perks and get back to you.