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Cruise for a Cause

Sail Away for a Purpose!

Join ASTEP for an unforgettable Cruise for a Cause aboard the Carnival Jubilee as we celebrate Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day while making a difference in the lives of youth.

Dates: February 14–20, 2027

Why This Cruise Matters
Every cabin booked and every donation helps ASTEP continue providing life-changing opportunities for children and families through:

  - After-school tutoring
  - Summer Youth Programs
  - Educational supplies
  - Arts, music, sewing, cooking, and STEM activities
  - Laptops and learning equipment
  - Transportation for youth programs
  - Future ASTEP Community Youth Center
  - Operating expenses that keep our programs available year-round

What You'll Enjoy

  - A relaxing Valentine's/Galentine's getaway
  - Fun activities and entertainment
  - Delicious dining
  - Beautiful destinations
  - Time to reconnect with family and friends
  - The opportunity to support a meaningful cause while creating lifelong memories

Can't Cruise?
You can still make a difference! Your tax-deductible donation helps ASTEP continue empowering youth through education, leadership, creativity, and life skills.

We also welcome:

  - Corporate sponsorships
  - Community partnerships
  - In-kind donations
  - Property or building space donations for our future youth center
  - Volunteer support

Reserve Your Cabin
Space is limited!


(Note the payment schedule: deposits are due August 1st and September 1st, with the final payment due November 1st.)

Transportation will be provided from Floresville to Galveston the night before the cruise and return for $56/person.

Pay on online through our donation page: click here.

Contact:
Veronica Buffaloe, ASTEP, Inc.
or
Lauren Gaudlitz, Travel Advisor

Reserve your cabin today and help us change lives—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Our Mission
ASTEP (After School Tutorial Educational Program, Inc.) has been empowering youth since 1995 by providing educational enrichment, mentoring, leadership development, and life-skills programs that inspire children to reach their fullest potential.

Together, we're not just taking a cruise—we're creating brighter futures for the next generation. 🚢❤️
Reserve Your Cabin

Get in Touch

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