Why Grand American?
Welcome to the Grand American Family!
I'd like to take a moment to welcome you as the founder of Grand American Tours.
I would also like to say how much I appreciate your choice of Grand American’s services for planning your group travel. Choosing who you allow to handle your travel plans is undoubtedly one of the most important choices you will make on behalf of your group. Just remember the last time you were on a trip and a question or issue arose that needed immediate attention. Grand American is available 24/7 for just such moments when you are traveling. We offer you Peace of Mind.
We’ve heard so many inspiring stories from our group leaders who have traveled all over the world with us on cruises – from Alaska to Australia to the Mediterranean to the Panama Canal – venturing further and with more passengers every time. Many have started out offering only local bus tours, only to find themselves becoming World Travelers.
This is the beginning of a journey and we’ll be with you every step of the way! Together we’ll make this your best trip ever! Thank you again for choosing Grand American Tours.
Nancy Magee
The #1 Group Leaders' Resource
The #1 Group Leaders' Resource
The #1 Group Leaders' Resource
Looking for ideas and insight? Check out our carefully selected itineraries online; call us for customized pricing and flyers. Ask us anything! We've sailed on most ships and can help you match your group's preferences and interests to the cruise line and ship that would suit you best.
Promoting and Planning
The #1 Group Leaders' Resource
The #1 Group Leaders' Resource
Every detail of planning a cruise with Grand American has been designed to make your job effortless. We provide custom flyers, sign up forms and web pages with pictures and videos to help you promote your trip. Travelers can even make reservations right on our website.
Flexibility and Choices
The #1 Group Leaders' Resource
Flexibility and Choices
Group leaders choose how involved they want to be in the process. Some ask that their promotional materials have their group members call and pay us directly (and we copy them on all receipts.) Some choose to have everything go through them. Some choose our NEW, easy, online sign up form that is secure. Whatever you choose, we can accommodate.
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Flexibility and Choices
Group Leaders are busy people with many responsibilities. Consider us your executive assistant. Grand American handles online check in, immigration information, airline seat assignments (whenever possible), special dietary or handicapped requests, printing boarding passes, and every detail of your trip. We are available 24 hours, 7 days a week when your group is traveling.
Cruise Experts
Behind The Scenes
Cruise Experts
Grand American focuses all of our time and energy into knowing everything there is to know about cruises and cruising. We have been in business since 1986. When you or your group members have a question, the answer is coming from years of first hand experience. Ask us anything! We guide you by understanding your preferences and offering you choices. Tell us what you want; we know how to find it. We have cruised on almost every cruise line and ship.
Group Experts
Behind The Scenes
Cruise Experts
As a group leader, your needs are different than the individual traveler. Groups want to be together! We arrange your airfare and your dining so that you are together. Pricing must be consistent. With 36+ years of planning group travel, Grand American anticipates your needs and simply makes it effortless for you. We protect your confidentiality of pricing and guarantee your privacy.
Testimonials
See what our customers have to say about us!
"Your agents are always helpful. If your tour agent is not there or busy when calling your office, the person answering the phone can help. A great plus. Overall, we were very pleased with your agency, the cruise line and ship, and the itinerary." - Lonna S., California, MD
"Dear Kim, Amy, Chrissy, Cheryl, Cherie, Dale, Gena, Mary Ellen, Kelly and Madi, Last week, my wife and I went on our very first cruise. We sailed the Southern Caribbean for 7 nights aboard the Grandeur of the Seas. Nancy told me about RCL’s new cruise out of Bridgetown at 3:13pm on Feb 22 and by 8:38pm Kim had us booked on that cruise! The cruise was indeed an amazing experience. And I can’t wait to go back. I now get it! And I can testify to this: GAT is indeed the "#1 cruise experts for group leaders”. In your own little way, you bring so much joy to so many! Thank you all. - Kwab, Barbados
"I cannot express how satisfied I am with Grand American. Every single person there exemplifies professionalism which is very hard to come by these days. I have complete confidence in your company and employees!! I wish I knew one....or ten people to refer to you!!!!" - Tracy M., Skippers, VA
"The passengers who went loved the ship. They loved the presentations of the ports made on the ship. Thanks for everything!" - Kim M., Jeffersonville, IN
"I will definitely recommend your company to others. Everything was great on this cruise. We were treated very well by all employees both on land and sea. Thanks for everything!" - Carol S., Harrisburg, PA
"Everyone at Grand American ALWAYS does a wonderful job to help me have a successful cruise!! Thank you!!" - Linda J., Jefferson, MD
"All that I talked with at Grand American were great. Love the attention to detail and exceptional services." - Fred W., Dallas, TX
"Everyone on your staff is very efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to assist any way possible to make the cruise nice. We will be using your company for a trip very soon." - Bob W., Washington, D.C.
"I think the people at Grand American are the best! I love their patience when I call and ask questions. I'm sure we will be doing more business in the future." - Toni H., Gloversville, NY
"Grand American is the most professional, efficient organization of any kind that I have ever worked with!" - Tracy M., Skippers, VA
Referrals
If you are a group leader and would like to speak with another group leader who has traveled with Grand American Tours, please call and request the name, phone number or email of someone near you. They will be happy to speak with you.
1-800-423-0247
About Us
Grand American Tours was founded in 1986 by Nancy Magee. After 12 years of experience running a resort restaurant that served thousands of senior citizen tour groups, she had an understanding of what the groups wanted. In the beginning, Grand American offered bus tours to 5 destinations. Over time, our customers began asking for more which drove us to expand into cruises which opened up the world to many people who had never even been on a plane. They had only dreamed of going to Alaska or Hawaii. Around 2009, Grand American decided to focus exclusively on cruises and no longer offer motorcoach tours. The reason for this was that cruises have no minimum number of passengers. Bus tours required a minimum to make the bus affordable. Cruises can go with even 1 person - so no one is ever disappointed.
We are based in Morton, Pennsylvania, just south of the Philadelphia airport. Our staff prides themselves in providing exceptional service. It may sound simple, but we actually answer the phone and take our time with each customer. Everyone is important. It is a company philosophy that has led Grand American to have incredibly loyal customers who return year after year.
Grand American Group Leaders Club | Travel Credit on your next trip!
If you reserve a new group within 1 year of your most recent Grand American trip, receive a $200 travel credit.
If you reserve within 2 years, receive a $100 travel credit.
Onboard Amenities
Receive either a bottle of wine or canapes delivered to your stateroom to celebrate your cruise.
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