Princess
Cruises is celebrating CPR awareness during the month of June by
announcing a special cruise to benefit the American Heart Association
(AHA). Expected to raise $1 million for the Association’s heart
health programs and educational outreach, the cruise is the second in
Princess’ new “Cruising
for a Cause”
series that devotes an entire sailing to support a charitable cause.
Sailing
from February 10-15, 2014, aboard Ruby Princess on a
Caribbean cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, the five-day voyage will offer
passengers a heart-themed experience, focused not only on “affairs
of the heart,” but also a variety of onboard features themed around
heart health awareness – including special guest speakers,
educational activities and other programs to foster healthy living.
A
portion of each passenger’s cruise fare, totaling approximately
$500,000, will be matched by Princess Cruises with an additional
$500,000, for a total of $1 million. The proceeds will be used to
support the American Heart Association’s mission to build healthier
lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The
American Heart Association cruise will sail on a Western Caribbean
itinerary roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, with calls at Grand Cayman
and Cozumel.
Cruise
fares range from $599 to $1,649 per person based on double occupancy.
A tax-deductible portion of each fare ranging from $100 to $300 per
person, depending upon cabin category, will be donated to the
American Heart Association.
