Raise money for your non-profit using a Cruise Certificate as the Grand Prize in your raffle. Cruises range from a 3 day trip to the Bahamas to a 12 day European adventure. And, best of all, it's a cruise for TWO!
1. Fundraising with Travel II - Travel Certificates A Unique Fundraising Idea From Benefit Cruise & Travel
2. Another Great Idea… If organizing & promoting a cruise or tour is not ideal for your organization, there’s another fantastic alternative – a Cruise Certificate !
3. Another Great Idea… If organizing & promoting a cruise or tour is not ideal for your organization, there’s another fantastic alternative – a Cruise Certificate ! By using a Cruise Certificate as the grand prize in raffle or auction, you can quickly achieve your fundraising goals with a minimum of expense.
4. Why a Cruise Certificate… The prize being offered is a fully paid cruise for two which includes port charges, government taxes and gratuities*. Selling tickets for a great prize like this will bring in a greater participation for your fundraising efforts. *Economy cruise certificate levels do not include gratuities and government fees.
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10. Who sells Cruise Certificates? Carnival Cruise Lines - 3 & 4 Day Extra Special Fall only to 7 & 8 Day Premium Year Round. Valid for 18 months. Royal Caribbean – 3 & 4 Day Bronze Fall only to 12 day Premier Year Round. No expiration. Celebrity Cruises – 3,4,5 & 7 Day North American ports only. No expiration. *Blackout dates may apply
11. How much do certificates cost? Please visit our website for the most current pricing of cruise certificates from all three cruise lines. Go to: www.benefitcruise.com and click on Cruise Certificates.
12. Show me the money! Let’s say you decide to promote a 5 day cruise certificate with a cost of $875. If you print 500 tickets & sell each ticket for $15 each ( it is a cruise for two after all!) = $7500 gross sales Minus the cost of the cruise certificate (-$875) Your net would be = $6625!!
13. Show me the money! When you’re ready to purchase the certificate – about 2 weeks prior to your drawing – you’ll already have the money on hand. So, no upfront costs! Should the sales not materialize, for whatever reason, you always have the option to return the money to the ticket buyers. You are under NO obligation to Benefit Cruise Inc. to purchase anything!
14. Our job… When your winner is ready to book their cruise they can simply call Benefit Cruise to make all the arrangements. We can also provide arrangements for air, pre- & post-cruise hotels, round trip transfers and vacation insurance.
15. Who are we? Benefit Cruise and Travel is a group of professional travel agents with many years of experience in the industry. We are Accredited Cruise Counselors & Certified Specialists for all the major cruise lines, tour companies and many of the resorts and vacation destinations. These certifications are the result of many hours of careful study & testing over a period of years. We take great pride in understanding the products we sell.
16. Who are we? By booking your fundraising travel with us, you’ll benefit from our personal travel experiences, extensive product knowledge & great supplier relationships. We offer specialized customer service, competitive pricing, flexible business hours and easy payment options at no extra charge – advantages not found with online travel agencies! So, give us a call and let Benefit Cruise help you create a successful travel fundraiser for your organization.
17. Give me a call! SUE BALL Benefit Cruise & Travel, Inc. (216) 459-9094 (888) 282-0119 www.benefitcruise.com [email_address]