Charity Cruise 2010

Subject: Charity Cruise 2010 Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:51 am

I just wanted to start a thread about this charity cruise idea for 2010. I think it's an excellent way to raise money and have fun in the process. You have my full support of this idea!
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Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:41 pm

Lily,

Thanks for starting the thread! We're pretty jazzed about the idea ourselves. Obviously it'll be a few months before we'll know what ship or itinerary, but the survey results so far have been overwhelmingly for a 7 night itinerary on Royal Caribbean. And of course, we want it to include Oct 31, 2010 (at the end or beginning of the cruise). Wink

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Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:28 am

I placed the announcement/sign up in my blog:

http://rcclprojectgenesis.blogspot.com/2008/08/sail-towards-cruise-charity-cruise-2010.html

Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:58 am

Let me know what I can do to help!

Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:20 am

Now this is an idea and cause I can support. It's brilliant! People are going to cruise anyhow, why not make it a fundraiser and, having it during Halloween week is great. I think it's something you should consider doing on a yearly basis.
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Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:36 am

I'm willing to volunteer. Let me know what I can do to help.
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Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:40 am

Steve,

We would like to make it an annual event - starting with the Oasis party benefiting Toys for Tots in 2009. Not sure that all charity cruises will be in October after 2010, but anything is possible.
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Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:03 am

I'd also be willing to support a sailing/event such as this - beautiful thought/idea.

Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:53 am

Excellent idea indeed. Pricing during that time of year is typically low so we should get a very good response!
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Deck Hand Joined : 17 Feb 2008 Posts : 29 Location : USA

I just did some quick pricing. I am using Freedom of the Seas, Western Caribbean Itinerary for October 25, 2009. Remember this is just to give everyone a rough idea of pricing during this time of year and it's good!

These prices are including port charges, taxes, fuel charges

Inside Category Q - $1563.10 for 2 people or $781.55 per person

Balcony Category E1 - $2,105.10 for 2 people or $1052.55 per person

Grand Suite - $4,963.10 for 2 people or $2481.55 per person

Deck Hand Joined : 30 Sep 2007 Posts : 30 Location : NYC

That's not bad at all, I think most people will be able to afford to go.

Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:50 pm

So.... now that we all like the idea... Let's come up with some really fun ideas.

Deck Hand Joined : 03 Feb 2008 Posts : 26 Location : USA

Excellent idea. Anyone care to place a bet how long it takes CC to copycat the idea?

Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:27 pm

Who cares what CC thinks or does! This is site is Cruise Freek Forums. This is an excellent idea so let's not lose focus on the project at hand!

Subject: Re: Charity Cruise 2010 Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:40 pm

I'd like to know the poll results...