Princess Adds Two More Fathom Voluntourism Caribbean Sailings
Princess Cruises, in an effort to provide support to local communities affected by the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, and after the sell-out of the inaugural group on the Jan. 20, 2018 Crown Princess sailing, has announced two additional spring sailings in 2018 as part of Fathom voluntourism series.
These sailings allow guests to help those who have been impacted by the recent hurricanes. The two additional seven-day Caribbean cruises sail round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale on Regal Princess departing March 18, 2018, and Caribbean Princess, departing May 26, 2018.
“I’ve always believed there is an appetite among travelers to combine their passion for adventure with their desire for meaning, purpose and deep connection,” said Tara Russell, Fathom president & Carnival Corporation global impact lead. “Now more than ever, our friends in the Caribbean need us to show up to support kids and families as they return to school and build normalcy in their daily lives. These cruises offer guests a transformative opportunity to make an impact in these communities.”
These new Princess sailings will include experienced small group leaders, impact guides, unique onboard events and activities, as well as opportunities on shore to make a difference in the lives of those living on the islands of the Caribbean. Highlights of the inaugural eight-day Crown Princess sailing that visits Antiqua, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Amber Cove include an in-depth immersion into island life, a connection with local communities, a donation drop, and community care – with optional activities including rebuilding, beach cleanup, reforestation and therapy through arts.
In St. Thomas, the Princess/Fathom group will be doing a donation drop of more than 2,000 items for young families working with and supporting the St. Thomas Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health and St. Thomas Boys & Girls Club with significant help from Baby Zone NYC and Aerostream in Miami. While in St. Maarten, the group will be focused on lending a hand in efforts needed by the tourism association including the St. Maarten Nature Foundation and The National Institute of Arts.
The group’s visit to the Dominican Republic will be focused on rebuilding an entire community by repairing a school and various homes that were damaged in past hurricane seasons. Partners include Caritas Internationalis (a relief development and social service organization), the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Environment and Civil Defense. Fathom Travel has been raising donations for Loma de la Bestia at youcaring.org. Macorix House of Rum and Wild Play, both local Dominican companies, have been significant donors for the cause and many individual donors have helped the cause as well. Fathom is still accepting donations for the cause.
Once booked, Princess Cruises/Fathom guests e-mail community@fathom.org to join the group, and from there they will receive onboard credits and special invitations to Fathom on-board programming, networking, cocktail events and exclusive shore excursions. If people are interested, but cannot sail, they can donate to the rebuilding efforts by visiting https://www.youcaring.com/puertoplata-991506. All proceeds will go directly to rebuilding the Loma de la Bestia community in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Princess Cruises, in an effort to provide support to local communities affected by the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, and after the sell-out of the inaugural group on the Jan. 20, 2018 Crown Princess sailing, has announced two additional spring sailings in 2018 as part of Fathom voluntourism series.
These sailings allow guests to help those who have been impacted by the recent hurricanes. The two additional seven-day Caribbean cruises sail round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale on Regal Princess departing March 18, 2018, and Caribbean Princess, departing May 26, 2018.
“I’ve always believed there is an appetite among travelers to combine their passion for adventure with their desire for meaning, purpose and deep connection,” said Tara Russell, Fathom president & Carnival Corporation global impact lead. “Now more than ever, our friends in the Caribbean need us to show up to support kids and families as they return to school and build normalcy in their daily lives. These cruises offer guests a transformative opportunity to make an impact in these communities.”
These new Princess sailings will include experienced small group leaders, impact guides, unique onboard events and activities, as well as opportunities on shore to make a difference in the lives of those living on the islands of the Caribbean. Highlights of the inaugural eight-day Crown Princess sailing that visits Antiqua, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Amber Cove include an in-depth immersion into island life, a connection with local communities, a donation drop, and community care – with optional activities including rebuilding, beach cleanup, reforestation and therapy through arts.
In St. Thomas, the Princess/Fathom group will be doing a donation drop of more than 2,000 items for young families working with and supporting the St. Thomas Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health and St. Thomas Boys & Girls Club with significant help from Baby Zone NYC and Aerostream in Miami. While in St. Maarten, the group will be focused on lending a hand in efforts needed by the tourism association including the St. Maarten Nature Foundation and The National Institute of Arts.
The group’s visit to the Dominican Republic will be focused on rebuilding an entire community by repairing a school and various homes that were damaged in past hurricane seasons. Partners include Caritas Internationalis (a relief development and social service organization), the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Environment and Civil Defense. Fathom Travel has been raising donations for Loma de la Bestia at youcaring.org. Macorix House of Rum and Wild Play, both local Dominican companies, have been significant donors for the cause and many individual donors have helped the cause as well. Fathom is still accepting donations for the cause.
Once booked, Princess Cruises/Fathom guests e-mail community@fathom.org to join the group, and from there they will receive onboard credits and special invitations to Fathom on-board programming, networking, cocktail events and exclusive shore excursions. If people are interested, but cannot sail, they can donate to the rebuilding efforts by visiting https://www.youcaring.com/puertoplata-991506. All proceeds will go directly to rebuilding the Loma de la Bestia community in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
