Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)

Pembroke Pines, FL (January 16, 2012) – Top level cruise executives will serve as hosts for an unforgettable evening that features the unique opportunity to interact with some of the cruise industry’s top decision-makers.

The 18th Annual FCCA Gala Dinner and Entertainment Extravaganza will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. It will include a 90-minute cocktail reception with the CEO’s, presidents and cruise executives and a silent art auction with a collection of magnificent artwork from Park West Galleries before the dinner commences.

Guests will purchase tickets to sit at tables hosted by the cruise line executive of their choice, each representing the member lines of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. Tables with the CEO’s and Presidents of Cruise Lines Companies will be sponsored tables and allow personal attention from the prominent table host. Table sponsors will enjoy special benefits and recognition during the evening.

The Gala will benefit the FCCA Foundation, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the non-profit, charitable organization. Created in 1993, the Foundation funds humanitarian causes in the Caribbean and Latin America. Numerous worthy projects receive funding each year throughout the FCCA Foundation. Most recently, the FCCA Holiday Gift Project brought smiles to the faces of nearly 7,000 underprivileged children throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

FCCA is a trade association composed of 14 Member Lines: AIDA Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises (USA) Inc., Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Seabourn. It was created in 1972 by the Member Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Florida, Caribbean and Latin American waters, in order to discuss and exchange views on issues relating to: legislation, tourism development, ports, safety, security and other cruise industry issues.