The Cruise Line's Wishes at Sea Program Will Support the
Organization in a Multiyear Partnership
MIAMI, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life-changing
memories are set to reach new heights for many kids around the
world with critical illnesses. Royal Caribbean International
and Make-A-Wish are coming together to support the
nonprofit's mission of creating life-changing wishes for children
that inspire hope and strength among wish kids and their families.
To kick off the partnership, starting today, vacationers
can donate online and discover the variety of ways they can join
Royal Caribbean in this commitment at
www.RoyalCaribbean.com/MakeAWish.
The world's largest cruise line, with its Wishes at Sea program,
aims to contribute to the nonprofit's efforts with both fundraising
and in-kind donations of Royal Caribbean's most impactful asset –
memorable family experiences. In addition to making donations
online, adventurers will soon be able to also raise awareness and
funds while making memories on their vacations across the cruise
line's ships and private destinations. The lineup of efforts will
vary from Walk for Wishes 5Ks and walkathons to auctions for
exclusive experiences and more.
"The memories we make with our families and friends on vacation
are among the moments that are the most special and impactful, and
for wish kids and their families, that very impact can change the
course of their lives," said Michael Bayley, president and
CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "We are thrilled and humbled to
partner with Make-A-Wish for years to come. In this partnership, we
are in a position to do what we love – delivering memorable
vacations – while making a difference in the lives of those at the
heart of Royal Caribbean, families, who need it most."
At the center of the life-changing memories to come are the
wishes around the world that are granted by the cruise line. Every
wish will come to life with a bigger, bolder Royal Caribbean
getaway that is specially planned for wish kids and their families.
The adventures in store will be packed with everything from the
ultimate experience at the cruise line's top-rated private
destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, that includes access to the
most thrilling waterpark in the Caribbean and The Bahamas, a private cabana and a high-flying
experience on the Up, Up & Away helium balloon. Plus, VIP
treatment from start to finish, with exclusive experiences,
complimentary Wi-Fi, private FlowRider sessions, and more.
"As we celebrate World Wish Month, we are grateful to partner
with Royal Caribbean International and open a sea of new
opportunities for us to fulfill our mission of granting
life-changing wishes," said Leslie
Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "We know
that a wish can chart a new course in these children's lives, and
we look forward to having the opportunity to work together to
deliver that life-changing impact."
More details about the partnership and updates will be revealed
at a later date. To learn more about Wishes at Sea, vacationers
can visit
www.RoyalCaribbean.com/MakeAWish.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group
(NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50
years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and private
destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an
all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining
and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted
"Best Cruise Line Overall" for 21 consecutive years in the Travel
Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with
adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on
all seven continents, including the line's top-rated private
destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and
visiting www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to book, vacationers can visit
www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix,
Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit
operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together
with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 20,000
volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to
children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish
aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical
illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and
physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than
585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide; more than 375,000 wishes
in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about
Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
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