The Amazing 16th Annual Marketers Cruise: January 2023
January 28th – February 5th — Miami FL | Amber Cove | San Juan | St. Thomas | St. Maarten
Your Hosts
Chief Fun Organizer
Captain Lou
Special events at sea
What happens next is.....? EVERYTHING! Captain Lou is here to make sure everything goes great for your Marketers Cruise experience. Lou and his team of angels will make this not only your best vacation ever, but they will also make sure you can profit from it. The cruise would not happen without Lou and his team.
Your Host
Mike Filsaime
Entrepreneur and marketing consultant
Mike is the Co-Founder of Groove.cm and GroovePay.com. Mike has launched and sold many multi-million dollar brands and the companies he has founded have done over $175 Million in Revenue. It was Mike's vision along with Captain Lou to start the Marketers Cruise 15 years ago.
Event Emcee
Tom Beal
Chief inspiration officer
Are you ready to effortlessly & easily simplify your success? Tom's unique perspectives, experiences, tools, and systems have helped thousands. Tom and Lou run all of our highly popular Business Building Masterminds and facilitated Networking sessions.
70 Percent Fun In The Sun!
Life Changing Fun
You Deserve A Vacation After All
Networking and Schmoozing while Caribbean cruising. All work and no fun makes marketers dull people. That's why over 70 percent of your Marketers Cruise is all about fun. But it's fun with successful entrepreneurs and Millionaires. Is there any better way to make friends, bring the family, and just have a blast while traveling the world? We don't think so.
30 Percent Business Building!
Life Changing Stories
Here Are Real Marketers Telling Their Stories
They didn't know it would change their life and business when booking. It was only after living the dream that these friends could make the impact on their business. It will cost you too much NOT to sail with over 400 of the worlds top marketers. Scenes from prior sailings.
30 Seconds of Fame, Lifetime of Profits
Introduce Yourself to 400 Entrepreneurs
On the first sea day and the first session, you and everyone gets to queue up to the microphone and tell the group about your area of expertise and what you need help with . Then you say your name, business, URL, and what page you can be found on in the directory.
Everyone listening will mark down the 25-30 people they want to connect with on the cruise. Now you have all week. Go for it!
The Who’s Who
Want to know who's going? Every year we publish our "Million-Dollar VIP Directory with bios and full contact details. You get your name and full page listing added as well and you get a free full printed version when you book your cruise and attend the cruise. If you want your name added to this directory just book your cruise.
Not Just Pizza And Profits
We Mean Networking 24/7
On the first sea day and the first session, you and everyone gets to queue up to the microphone and tell the group about your area of expertise and what you need help with . Then you say your name, business, URL, and what page you can be found on in the directory.
Check Rates and Availability
Experts and Honored Guests
Your speakers are group leader partners that have joined with us to promote the cruise. Our honored guests are some industry legends that we want to feature here on this page to give you an idea of just some of the people you will be meeting and making life long personal and business relationships with.
Outsourcing
Daven Michaels
123Employee
Word Genius
David Fagan
Authority Marketing
The Rainmaker
Bill Walsh
iPowerTeam
Real Estate Expert
John Adams
Talk Radio Host
Entrepreneur
James Dentley
JD3TV
Mystery Expert
Surprise Speaker
THE REFERRAL DIVA®
Virginia Muzquiz
MasterConnectors.com
The App Guy
Robert Evans
Actionera.com
Leaders Mentor
Iman Aghay
Success Road Academy
Founder JVology - The Perfect Mix of People, Fun & Profit!"
Jay Fiset
JVology
The Maverick Millionaire ®
Paul Finck
Scalability Expert
Event Monitization strategist
Our Next Group Leader
YOUR NAME HERE
Make sure to learn about our Group Leader program.
Make The Best of The Sea Days
Learn From The Legends
Some of the smartest legends and Gurus will be on board, but the real treat are the underground entrepreneurs that are making millions that come to share while they learn. Every niche from marketing, B2B, software, health and wellness, personal development, real estate and more.
Just Ask and You Shall Receive
Expert Panels
Every year we do a special session. From lead generation to facebook traffic. How to fill a room for your event to how to automate your webinars.
We then get 6-8 experts on a panel and you get to ask any question and they will give you LIFE CHANGING coaching for Free!
A Few Hours To Learn While We Sail
Group Leaders Share, Not Sell
You'r group leaders are some of the best in the game when it comes to getting traffic and converting leads to buyers. These experts invite their own students on the cruise and you get to learn from them for free.
Everyone’s Favorite Session
Cool Tools, Tips and Resources
This is the can't miss event. Everyone lines up and shares a tip, resource, website, iPhone app, or hack that they just learned this last year and now can not live without.
Imagine having 250 HOLY SHIP moments. And don't worry your head won't explode. We have someone who takes notes and posts them later in our private Marketers Cruise Friends facebook group.
Win The Annual Heart of Gold
Every year you and your peers vote for the fellow cruise guest who shares the best information.
Annual Costume Party + Networking!
Happy Times
We usually have our costume party towards the end of the cruise. "Why?" you ask. Because after 7 days of networking, drinking, and just plain old having a blast, something crazy happens. We become a family.
Now's the time to act a little silly. Act just a little fun. You have made friends and you can let loose a little. As you can see by the photo, whether it's a white hot, red hot, super hero, or Mexican fiesta party, we are just having FUN! And that's when the best deals are made. If your spouse doesn't think he/she will know anyone, there's everyone else's spouse (and families) to make friends with.
FAIR WARNING: This is the day everyone cries because we'll have to say good bye soon.
Don’t Forget The Group Photo!
Every year for 15 years we take a group photo. Many of them are scattered all over this site and in the videos. The final zoom close up shot gets everyone in it and you have a souvenir as a gift from us to remind you of the event that made your dreams come true.
100 Percent Dream Lifestyle
Ports of Call
2023 Exotic Eastern Caribbean Itinerary
Offering Private Shore Excursions Just For Group Of Marketers
Set Sail From Miami, FL
Today, Miami is a destination for lovers of art, design, food, shopping, and even the great outdoors. From the sizzling nightlife of South Beach to the authentic Cuban flavors of Little Havana, Miami offers one of the richest cultural experiences of any city in the United States. Its diverse neighborhoods house everything from world-famous street art to world-class restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, and cultural venues. Miami's colorful history is matched only by the vibrancy and verve of the modern global city it's continually blossoming into today.
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Discovering new sights is one of the beauties of travel, and that couldn't be more true when it comes to Amber Cove®, Dominican Republic. In this world full of information on just about everything, Amber Cove is a throwback — it’s the kind of quiet little spot you won’t find on most maps. But you will find it — brimming with bars and pools, plus opportunities for lounging and shopping — to be the gateway to island paradise, Dominican-style. Beyond Amber Cove is Puerto Plata, a town that began life as the first European settlement in the Americas. Its founder? Oh, just a guy named Christopher Columbus… so you know that arriving by sea is the ultimate way to get here. Whether you're looking for a day at the beach, some Dominican Republic adventure or just a little poolside me-time, Amber Cove is just the ticket.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico offer a magical blend of natural island charm and man-made wonders. Historic San Juan, once nothing more than cobblestone streets and the distinctive architecture of the Spanish who founded it, is now a modern world capital. And, as you’ll see on Carnival’s cruises from Puerto Rico, it’s kept these classical features! Among the peaceful shaded courtyards and commanding colonial fortresses of El Morro and San Cristobal, urban explorers will find a cosmopolitan city of wide boulevards, lively cafés, highly-regarded galleries and designer boutiques… not to mention gold-sand beaches and nearby rainforest jungles. San Juan, Puerto Rico is where the old world meets the new
Phillipsburg, St Maarten
Explore two colorful nations on one exotic island on one vacation. Split down the middle centuries ago by two European powers, this 37-mile isle offers cosmopolitan culture, international shopping, and world-class cuisine with a laid-back Caribbean atmosphere. Cruise to St. Maarten and you’ll find the island’s natural attributes are equally fine: the rugged coastline shelters silky crescents of sand framed by green undulating hills. Enjoy the laidback vibe of the beach or put on your hiking shoes and explore ruins of historic forts. One thing’s for sure — when you cruise to St. Maarten you’ll come home with amazing memories that will last a lifetime.
St. Thomas, USVI
Cruises that visit St. Thomas offer some of the best photo opportunities in the Caribbean. That’s why a Carnival cruise to the Virgin Islands tops many folk’s vacation wish lists. Seafarers from around the globe have flocked to the sheltered harbors of St. Thomas since pirates sailed these seas. Today, cruises to St. Thomas dock in one of the busiest and most developed ports in the West Indies: Charlotte Amalie, the island’s historic capital. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the market bustle, and swing to the beat of scratch bands. Or plant yourself on a beautiful beach and relax the day away. The choice is yours when you cruise to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Island
Itinerary (tentative)
5:30 PM — 6:30 PM: Sunset Welcome Networking Party
Come Sail Away
With These Specially Negotiated Early Booking Rates,
It Might Cost You More Just to Stay Home
INCLUDES All Cruise Fees! That means, all port charges, government fees and taxes are included in the price.
Note: Carnival’s online rates do NOT include gov. fees and taxes, but our group rates do!
What ELSE is included?
ALL of our business building mastermind sessions, private parties, networking events and dinners!
Value: PRICELESS!
Balcony Oceanview
w/Balcony
$1,498
per person
Based on Double Occupancy
For all 8 days and nights.
3rd and 4th guest pay just $599.00 each.
Just Me
Want to be Solo in your own Cabin? Pay as if two.
Triple Occupancy
3 friends in the same room.
Family
Want to book with kids?
I Can Share
1 of 2 Guests Sharing Stateroom
(Each Paying Separately)
FAQs
Our goal was this. You work hard and you are entitled to a vacation. You are going to take a vacation anyway. So why not take a vacation with like minded people. That was our vision. And why not make some use of SEA days to network and learn from each other. From the start, Mike Filsaime and Captain Lou Edwards, your hosts and Co-founders always felt that for THIS project, we would rather make a friend than a profit. We do this as ambassadors of our industry. We mark up a small amount to provide some open bar parties, your shirts, directory, name tags, etc. All close to our costs. But we also get volume discounts. So basically you pay for a cruise and get to come to a workshop and networking event for free. With NO SELLING from the stage. That has been our vision for 16 years.
The Marketers Cruise is "By Invitation Only" . So when you book, please let us know who referred you. If you already booked and have not done that please contact us. We have a group leader program and sometimes with word of mouth and people booking months later the person that referred you does not always get the credit. We like to make sure they do.
Includes ALL of our business building mastermind sessions, private parties, networking events and dinners!
INCLUDES All Cruise Fees! That means, all port charges, government fees and taxes are included in the price.
Note: Carnival’s online rates do NOT include gov. fees and taxes, but our group rates do!
Also includes all meals, most soft drinks, all buffets, 24 hour pizza and more, like nightly entertainment,
Broadway and Vegas style shows, pools, fitness center, water park, and Camp Carnival for your children.
Not included in your price is your airfare or travel to Port of Embarkation to get onto the ship. You pre-cruise hotel stay, pre-cruise drinks and pre-cruise meals are not included. (All your meals On-Ship ARE included.) Optional shore excursions are not included. Things like the SPA are extra. Hard alcohol drinks from the bar and wine are not included and you can put these on your sign-n-sail card.
The excellent dining room is free but the ship does have a Supper Club which is one of the best steak houses you can eat at. That is like $40 a person and optional. It is something you'll want to do at least once.
No. No selling allowed. While we are not fans of that phrase because there is a place for selling on stage, you won't find that on the cruise. The cruise is all PEER to PEER networking and learning. We are all peers. There will be no one there lecturing you. We come to learn and ask questions and help each other. The crowd on the ship is of high caliber character. That means even if you are a newbie or making 6, 7, 8, or even 9 figures, we have a no a**hole rule. Everyone we allow on is just good people., and agree to check their egos at the door. So we welcome you if you are new and you can meet the legends on the industry.
As you can see in the itinerary, most of the sessions is masterminds and workshops. How ever we do have speakers that are group leaders. They are there to provide content. No selling allowed. Also Mike Filsaime will always do a special session or an expert panel.
Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves, come back later to ask questions and contribute in the sessions. 30 Minutes of Stage time to present on a topic of your expertise is awarded to our group leaders. You become a group leader when you refer 10 or more cabins with our affiliate program.
Simple. With our affiliate program we set up a special page for you. When you refer 10 cabins, you get $2000 plus 30 minutes of stage time. This is one of the best things you can do for your business. (Just FIVE cabins referred still earns a "15 Minutes Of fame" slot)
Who else do you know who deserves to go? With our partner program, we will set you up with an affiliate link and even speak at your events or host a webinar with you. If you are an influencer this is for you. It's like almost being able to cruise for free because we award you $2000 60 days after sailing or just apply it towards your next year's cruise. Plus you get all the benefits of being a group leader like the stage time and branding. For everyone else we pay $1000 on 8 Cabins, and "15 Minutes Of Fame" on stage for 5 cabins.
To sign up for our affiliate page click here.
We will list you in our printed directory, distributed on-board. You and everyone will have a chance to queue up and get 30 seconds to talk about yourself and say what you can help with and what you need help with and your page in the directory. Guests listen to everyone over this 3 hour session and mark off on the book who they want to meet. Maybe 10, 20 or 30 people in your niche you can help, need help from, or want to partner or JV with. Don't bring flyers (we hate that) and put them on seats. Over the 8 days you will find everyone you want. More importantly, the right people will find YOU. What most people discover is it was not who the wanted to meet that had the greatest impact. In fact many have created 7 figure businesses together simply because they met at Pizza and Profits or at the networking dinners. Let it come to you, don't be pushy, and this will be the best thing that has ever happened to your business.
After you place your deposit , we'll send you a link to upload your bio and picture and we'll publish it in alphabetical order. Everyone gets the printed copy when they board the ship.
After you place your deposit you get access. Over 1950 VIP members are in that group. Meet your shipmates before we set sail. It is worth the price alone.
Short answer. No. Anyone publicly can book the same cruise. But without a Marketer's Cruise Name Badge or VIP Wristband you will not be allowed in our networking events, mastermind sessions, pre-cruise party at the hotel, private dinners in main dining room, cocktail parties, private excursions, beach or pool party, Pizza and Profits networking, costume party, the Million-Dollar directory, or private facebook group. So if you want to grow your business, book with us. We make a small profit per cabin and most of that goes to Captain Lou 's company for facilitating this great cruise. Like any travel planner, that's how Captain Lou earns a living and he is the best in the business to make this special event at sea the best vacation you ever had.
Yes! This is your vacation. Spend it with with the people you care about most.
Yes. We welcome them in fact. We love to share the entrepreneurial spirt with everyone. Some events are no-kids allowed. Like rated R comedians etc. As well as even some of our evening or late night events. Your kids will be happy at Camp Carnival (included) and won't ever want to leave there.
Camp Carnival will. Your kids will love the fun and will want to be there 24/7. It is safe and fun and the kids love it.
From Carnival's site. "On their Carnival cruise, kids can enjoy all the best parts of summer camp and family vacation, all in one! At Camp Carnival, they'll start by splitting up into three different age groups: 2 to 5 years, 6 to 8, and 9 to 11. Our experienced counselors are there to make sure everyone in these small groups has an amazing time. And they do, with tons of fun-filled, age-appropriate activities including arts and crafts, songs, games, dancing, movies, video games… and of course plenty of toys! When it’s mealtime, kids get their own menus, with faves like mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, and more. And when the sun goes down, we offer Night Owls (fees apply) so kids get to stay up late having fun, while their parents also enjoy themselves well into the night."
For more information about Camp Carnival click here.
That is entirely up to you. While we do recommend attending all the events, it is your vacation and if you want to miss a session and go to the SPA with the spouse, or just sleep in that's O.K. We just know once you come to one session you will want to come to all. If your spouse or family do not want to join sessions and enjoy the ship they are more than welcome to do so.
Simple. Most tables seat 8 to 12 people. When you see someone you want to sit with just grab a seat. Or walk in the dining room with a group and all sit together. You will meet so many amazing new people.
We at MarketersCruise.com will arrange private shore excursions at each port of call, just for members of our group. More info and a special link will be sent out as we get closer to the cruise.
Carnival and most other major cruise lines are now welcoming ALL guests onboard. Unvaccinated guests simply show your Covid negative test taken within 3 days prior to setting sail. Your deposits are fully protected up until Oct. 10th, 2022 when final payments are due. We recommend adding the suggested cruise cancellation insurance, which also protects your investment AFTER you are paid up, in the event of illness, accident or last minute family emergency. The insurance is approx. 8% of cruise cost and also covers pre-existing medical conditions when added at time of booking. It's best for peace of mind.
Absolutely! Up until Oct. 10th 2022. Small change fees apply after that date.
No, just your Covid negative test taken within 3 days prior to sailing. Carnival updated their Covid-19 protocols and requirements recently. You can find them here http://carnival.com/HaveFunBeSafe
