Denver, CO - August 17, 2005 - Groople, the leading online group travel resource, rolls out the first online group cruise booking engine, allowing cruisers to research, book and manage their group bookings online with six of the world�s top cruise lines. Through Groople.com, groups requesting eight or more staterooms can also tap into special group rates and amenities, which sometimes include a free stateroom.

Group leaders can now find a cruise that meets their needs, receive personalized recommendations and book on Groople.com, without ever picking up a phone. Groople�s �Cruise Wizard� guides customers through a step-by-step process to ensure they select the right cruise, providing information on cruising destinations, climate conditions, cruise demographics and cruise line offerings.

Groople also cuts out tedious processes for the group leader, such as selecting staterooms, collecting individual payments and verifying documentation. All of these steps can be completed by the group participants directly on www.groople.com

For groups with questions or concerns, Groople�s cruise specialists are available by phone at 1-888-4GROOPLE. They also assist with special requests, such as arranging for champagne and chocolates in guests� staterooms and planning private cocktail parties.

The group cruise market is on the rise, with passenger numbers increasing at an average of 8% per year over the past 25 years, and 48 million North Americans expected to cruise in the next three years*. Cruises are the top family reunion destination according to an ASTA/Vacation.com survey, preferred by 42.9% of respondents**. The Travel Industry Association reports one in three US adults have traveled to a family reunion in the past three years***.

�By working closely with six of the top cruise lines, we can offer even more value for this growing market� said Groople Chief Executive Officer David Loy. �We are excited to provide our customers with the automation to quickly find and book their cruise online, while still offering the support of our group planning experts behind them at every step of the process.�

*Source: Cruise Lines International Association, Fall 2004

**Source: ASTA/Vacation.com Survey on Family Reunions, July 2003 http://www.astanet.com/news/releasearchive03/07_03_03.asp

***Source: Travel Industry Association Family Reunion Survey http://www.tia.org/press/pressrec.asp?Item=198

About Groople
Based in Denver, Groople was created by more than 20 experienced leaders from every area of the travel industry with the goal of becoming the place for leisure group travelers to book the best, hassle-free deals. Groople serves military groups, family reunions, religious organizations and other leisure customers at www.Groople.com and through its offline agents while helping suppliers by giving consumers access to hotel inventory.

Contact:
Pamela Johnston - pamela@pjinc.net
Emily Murphy � emily@pjinc.net
212.629.8445