Take an Inaugural Fundraising Cruise to Benefit Susan G. Komen®

CruisesOnly^® and Susan G. Komen^® Team Up to Host a Group Cruise Sailing

Wilmington, Mass. (May 22, 2013) – CruisesOnly^®, America’s Largest Cruise Agency and flagship brand in the World Travel Holdings portfolio, and Susan G. Komen^® are teaming up to offer “A Cruise for the Cure^®,” a unique cruise fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.

CruisesOnly, America’s Largest Cruise Agency, in partnership with Holland America Line^®, will serve as host to the exclusive cruise fundraiser sailing Nov. 10-17, 2013 (new date - rescheduled from December 2012). The sailing on the Holland America ms Nieuw Amsterdam begins in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., making stops in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; and then back to Ft. Lauderdale on Sun., Nov. 17.    

“We are honored to work with Komen for the very first time and offer this group sailing to our customers and anyone who wants to support the fight against breast cancer,” said, Jeff Smith, senior vice president of customer care for World Travel Holdings. “It’s always rewarding when we can help families and friends spend time together cruising. And, it is even more rewarding to do this while supporting such an important cause.”

Cruisers won’t want to miss a variety of Komen-specific activities including …

·         Exclusive Sail Away Concert Performance by a “Special Celebrity Guest"

·         Lunch and Learn Seminars conducted by Breast Cancer Experts

·         Culinary Demonstrations by “Onboard Executive Top Chef”

·         A Silent Auction and Pink Party benefiting Komen

·         Daily Zumba^® classes

·         A Spa Day on Nov. 13 — 10 percent of the overall sales will be donated to Komen

Prices for the cruise vary by location on the ship, room size and amenities. A portion of each traveler’s cruise price, equaling $200 per person, will be donated to Komen.

“We are so excited to be teaming up with CruisesOnly, America’s Largest Cruise Agency, in the fight against breast cancer,” said Dorothy Jones, vice president of marketing for Komen. “These travel experts are lending critical support to this cause by hosting this fun and unique group sailing trip and giving travelers the opportunity to take action for their breast health – all while enjoying the beautiful ship and ports.”

For more information or to book a cruise, visit the A Cruise for the Cure^® website, or call 1-866-552-1243.

About Susan G. Komen^®
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer. Today, Komen works to end breast cancer in the U.S. and throughout the world through ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 30 countries. Visit http://ww5.komen.org/. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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