Group & Multigenerational Travel
Group & Multigenerational Cruise Specialist
From multigenerational family reunions to milestone celebrations and Melissa's own hosted sailings — curated group cruise planning for travelers who want to celebrate together.
Group cruising takes many forms — a multigenerational family reunion spanning three generations, a milestone anniversary or birthday celebrated together, friends booking cabins in a block, or one of Melissa's own personally hosted sailings. Whatever the occasion, group cruise planning requires a different kind of coordination: cabin categories that work for every budget, dining reservations that keep the group together, and someone managing the logistics so everyone else can just enjoy the trip.
Every Kind of Group
Group Travel We Plan
Multigenerational Family Reunions
Three generations, one voyage. Cabin blocks near each other, dining that seats everyone, and activities for every age — coordinated so the family can simply be together.
Milestone Celebrations
Anniversaries, birthdays, and retirements deserve more than a dinner out. Melissa designs celebratory sailings with private gatherings and thoughtful onboard moments.
Friend Group Getaways
Cabins in a block, dinners at one table, sea days spent together — a friends' sailing with the logistics handled so no one has to play planner.
Corporate & Affinity Groups
From professional associations to alumni groups and incentive travel, Melissa coordinates group space, meeting venues, and group dining aboard the world's finest ships.
Wedding & Honeymoon Groups
Celebrate at sea with your favorite people — group cabin arrangements, celebration dinners, and shore experiences woven around your occasion.
Hosted Sailings with Melissa
A small number of personally hosted departures each year, where Melissa sails alongside a curated group of Trouvaille travelers.
Our Hosted Sailings
Melissa's Hosted Sailings
Melissa also personally hosts a small number of group sailings each year — small, curated departures where she sails alongside the group. Here's what's past and upcoming.
Saint Isles & Sea of the Caribbean
Virgin Voyages · Resilient Lady · 7 Nights
Our inaugural hosted group sailing took Trouvaille travelers through the stunning islands of the Eastern Caribbean — from the lush peaks of St. Lucia to the turquoise waters of the BVI. Melissa hosted the group throughout with private gatherings and curated experiences.
Itinerary
Day 1
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Departure
Day 2
Tortola, BVI
Port of call
Day 3
At Sea
Enjoy the ship
Day 4
Bridgetown, Barbados
Port of call
Day 5
Castries, St. Lucia
Port of call
Day 6
St. John's, Antigua & Barbuda
Port of call
Day 7
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Port of call
Day 8
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Arrival
Western Caribbean & Bimini Beach Club
Virgin Voyages · Resilient Lady · 7 Nights
This hosted group sailing aboard Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady has officially sold out. Melissa and a curated group of Trouvaille travelers will sail the Western Caribbean with private welcome and farewell gatherings, group excursions, and Melissa's onboard guidance throughout the voyage.
Itinerary
Day 1
Miami, Florida
Departure
Days 2–3
At Sea
Enjoy the ship
Day 4
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Port of call
Day 5
George Town, Cayman Islands
Port of call
Days 6–7
At Sea
Return sailing
Day 7
Bimini Beach Club
Exclusive beach day
Day 8
Miami, Florida
Arrival
This sailing is fully booked. Join our interest list to be notified of future hosted voyages.
On the Horizon
Upcoming Hosted Sailings
Caribbean Getaway with Grand Turk
Princess Cruises · Star Princess · 4 Nights
This hosted group sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Star Princess has officially sold out. Melissa and a curated group of Trouvaille travelers will enjoy a four-night getaway to Grand Turk with private welcome gatherings and onboard hosting throughout the voyage.
Itinerary
Day 1
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Departure
Day 2
At Sea
Enjoy the ship
Day 3
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Port of call
Day 4
At Sea
Return sailing
Day 5
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Arrival
This sailing is fully booked. Join our interest list to be notified of future hosted voyages.
Trouvaille Escapes — Alaska
Virgin Voyages · Brilliant Lady · 7 Nights
Join Melissa and a curated group of Trouvaille travelers for an unforgettable Alaska voyage aboard Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady. Sail from Seattle through the Inside Passage, calling at Ketchikan, Sitka, and Skagway, with scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord and a final stop in Victoria before disembarking in Vancouver.
Itinerary
Day 1
Seattle, Washington
Departure
Day 2
Inside Passage, Alaska
Scenic cruising
Day 3
Ketchikan, Alaska
Port of call
Day 4
Sitka, Alaska
Port of call
Day 5
Skagway, Alaska
Port of call
Day 6
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
Scenic cruising
Day 7
Victoria, British Columbia
Port of call
Day 8
Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrival
The Trouvaille Difference
Why Plan Group Travel With Melissa
Built-In Community
Group travel is better with the right people — your own family, dear friends, or a curated group of like-minded guests. Melissa handles the coordination so connection comes naturally from day one.
Melissa Sails With You
On her personally hosted sailings, Melissa is onboard for the entire voyage — available for recommendations, introductions, and ensuring every detail is seamless.
Exclusive Group Touches
Private welcome gatherings, group dining arrangements, curated excursions, and special onboard moments designed around your group and your occasion.
Solo-Friendly & Celebration-Ready
Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, with three generations in tow, or celebrating a milestone, every group voyage is planned to feel warm and welcoming for every guest.
Your Next Voyage Awaits
Ready to Plan Your Group Voyage?
Whether you're gathering three generations, celebrating a milestone, or joining a hosted sailing, every journey begins with a conversation. Also explore our luxury ocean cruises and European river cruises.
Group Cruise FAQ
Group & Multigenerational Cruise Questions
What to expect from group, multigenerational, and hosted cruise travel with Melissa Odom.