Carnival Corporation has announced that they will be launching a 10th cruise brand called Fathom. Cruise Fever is at the announcement so you can follow along for live updates as they are announced from the United Palace Theater in New York City. Note: You will need to refresh the page to see the new updates that will be posted every 3-5 minutes.
Carnival Corporation unveils a new category for purpose-driven travelers. The cruise will leave from Miami, Florida and sail to Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. This 10th cruise brand will be a “social impact” cruise line and begin sailing in April 2016. These seven day day cruises will be on the 710 passenger Adonia. Visit Fathom.org for details about his new cruise line.
3:00 pm- Change the world as your travel the world. Visit Fathom.org.
2:51 – Passengers will meet with a local family, help teach them English, and then learn how to cook a Dominican meal.
2;50 pm – Passengers will be working with Dominicans on education (teaching English), environmental issues (planting trees), farming, and economic impact.
2:40 pm – Passengers will have a 3 day volunteer opportunity while in port. Every fathom journey is based on our sincere belief that the person-to-person connection is among the strongest catalysts for transformation. What sets fathom apart is the long-term, systematic partnership approach with its partner countries paired with the unique business model that allows for sustained impact and lasting development. fathom’s scale and global vision reach beyond what the world has ever seen.
2:35 pm – “Carnival has the opportunity to make a difference that the world has never seen”.
2:20 pm – Video shown that shows different ways where cruise passengers will make difference in the Dominican Republic through Fathom.
2:15 pm – Donald talks about the different ways that the company gives back and the millions that are given to charity each year.
2:11 pm – Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald takes the stage. Carnival is “making a positive impact” in the countries that the nine cruise lines visit.
2:10 pm – This cruise line will “change thousands of lives forever”.
2:05 pm – Event Begins