Fundraiser Cruises

Charity Group Cruise for 501(c)(3)

non-profit organizations

Does your organization qualify? Use this checklist to find out.

Support environmental, health-related, cultural arts, education or maritime causes (exceptions will be considered)
Have a signed agreement with the travel agency booking the group cruise.
The letter must be written on the charity letterhead and state the charity's 501(c) organization number

How a charity benefits from a group cruise:

The cruise line provides a list of dates & itineraries for the charity to choose from.
The agency and cruise line along with the charity will develop a flyer/add approved by all parties
Copies will be made at the expense of the agency and cruise line
Cruise Planners & the cruise line chosen will pay all postage fees (for up to 1000 pieces)
Foundation mailing list is not surrendered to Cruise Planners or the cruise line
The foundation must book a minimum of 10 cabins per cruise to receive the donation.
The foundation’s chief executive officer and director of special projects may serve as escorts.
A travel agent from our office can also accompany the group (special conditions apply)
All earned stateroom credits are donated to the foundation to be used for a raffle drawing and/or auction items.
The Foundation promotes these cruises in its newsletter to donors and via direct mail to its top donors
The foundation cruise gets posted on the Cruise Planner agent’s website
The cruises benefit both the community and the charity