The two companies collaborate to help nurses celebrate National Nurses Week
Nurse.com, a community where more than three million nurses can connect with peers, apply for jobs, and earn continuing education, is partnering with Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line. Together, they will celebrate National Nurses Week by offering an unforgettable Caribbean cruise for a group of nurses.
Nurse.com and Virgin Voyages aim to honor the invaluable contributions of nurses by offering them opportunities to unwind, reconnect, and recharge in a meaningful way.
Highlights include:
- A Caribbean Cruise: Nurses are invited to set sail on a five-night adventure, May 9–14, 2025, aboard Virgin Voyages’ luxury ship, Valiant Lady, to enjoy tranquil ocean views, Michelin-inspired food, and indulge in world-class amenities. This “Dominican Daze” voyage departs from Miami before stopping in the beautiful destinations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and Virgin Voyages’ private Beach Club in Bimini.
- Exclusive Perks: Nurses booking through Nurse.com’s dedicated link will receive $200 in on-board credit per cabin, along with free gifts from Nurse.com to celebrate National Nurses Week.
- Community: The cruise provides an opportunity for nurses to connect with like-minded peers, build relationships, and share their journey in a supportive and relaxed environment.
“As someone who’s felt the exhaustion and isolation that can come with the job, I know just how important community and connection are to nurses,” said Cat Golden, BSN, RN, Partner at Nurse.com. “Nurse.com’s focus has always been about supporting nurses wherever they are in their journey, and this partnership with Virgin Voyages brings that mission to life in an incredible way. I’m proud to be a part of an initiative that gives nurses the chance to take a breath and reminds them they belong to a vibrant community. I can’t wait to meet everyone on-board!”
From the serene ocean views to the vibrant community events, this year’s National Nurses Week promises to be a celebration to remember.
“There’s something magical about bringing nurses together in a space where they can let go and really be themselves,” said Cara Lunsford, RN, VP of Community at Nurse.com, host of the NurseDot Podcast. “Sometimes, stepping away can help you reconnect with why you started your nursing journey in the first place. And we hope nurses will enjoy themselves and have some well-deserved fun along the way.”
Jill Stoneberg, Sr. Director of Social Impact at Virgin Voyages, added, “We look forward to celebrating this incredible group of nurses on this voyage. A career on the front lines can be so fulfilling, but we want to give nurses a chance to indulge in a little “me time.” We hope this extra perk fuels their time onboard, whether it’s taking a beat to unwind at Redemption Spa or getting adventurous on one of our Shore Things. We want every nurse to leave their time with us feeling appreciated, refreshed and re-energized for the important work that they do each and every day.”
For more details on the cruise and how to participate, visit Nurse.com.
About Virgin Voyages
Promising to Create an Epic Sea Change for All, Virgin Voyages is the award-winning, exclusively adult cruise line founded by Sir Richard Branson. Delivering unforgettable, relaxing vacations at sea, Virgin Voyages launched at the end of 2021. Inspired by superyacht design, its fleet of Lady Ships exemplify an elevated, boutique hotel at sea with contemporary spaces that strike the perfect balance of nautical chic and glamour. Currently departing from the sun-soaked cities of Miami, Barcelona, Athens and San Juan, the fleet offers more than 60 unique itineraries, sailing to 100 incredible ports of call. On-board, 20+ eateries feature culinary experiences from Michelin-star chefs, stylish workout spaces and group fitness classes are offered daily, and a festival-like line-up of intimate and larger-than-life shows are on the agenda. Paired with modern, tech-savvy cabins, designer suites fit for a rockstar and a mermaid-inspired spa and thermal suite, the brand is taking the industry by storm. In 2023, Virgin Voyages won Condé Nast Traveler’s top honors in its highly coveted Readers’ Choice Award for the best large ocean cruise line and swept the Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards — the first time a brand has won in all five categories.
About Nurse.com
As the trusted career resource built by and for nurses, Nurse.com fosters one of the largest online communities of nurses, reaching nearly 3 million nurses per month. Nurse.com serves nurses with lifelong career support through accredited continuing education, job opportunities, and a thriving community that supports their passion and empowers them to flourish. Nurse.com is part of Relias’ family of brands, including the Wound Care Education Institute, Relias Academy, FreeCME, and Relias Media, which share a common goal of improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of society and those who care for them.
About Relias
Relias provides workforce enablement solutions for 13,000 healthcare organizations and 4.5 million caregivers to drive measurable outcomes. Customers choose Relias to reduce cost and risk, increase retention, and improve patient experience and care through the Relias Platform of connected solutions, which includes Learning, Performance, Compliance, Quality, and Recruiting. The Relias family of brands — Nurse.com, Wound Care Education Institute, Relias Academy, FreeCME, and Clinician.com — serves the entire healthcare continuum and shares a common mission of improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of society and those who care for them.
