In the afternoon, guests might tour a site of cultural significance or a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a ship-wide dinner in privately-owned restaurants or private homes – all of which contributes more directly to the local economy than other forms of travel might. Coupled with longer-than-industry-average port calls, a typical day ashore might include a visit to a local elementary school to see how education works firsthand, followed by a discussion with teachers and administrators to discuss the challenges faced by the education system. To that end, Fathom has designed specific cultural immersion experiences ashore in both Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The company’s mandate: to attract guests with a love of ocean travel who have the desire to make a difference in the world. But it’s the way in which Fathom wants you to travel – and cruise – that is making waves for the better throughout the cruise industry.ĭebuting from Miami this spring using the nimble, 704-guest Adonia that currently sails for P&O UK, Fathom wants to debut the first “social impact travel” cruise on the high seas. They only have a single ship, and don’t currently have plans to add additional vessels anytime soon. They have just two destinations the Dominican Republic and Cuba. ![]() It’s officially a new year, which seems the appropriate time to write about an entirely new cruise line that’s set to debut an entirely different style of cruising this year.Īnnounced by Carnival Corporation PLC in June of last year, Fathom isn’t your average cruise line. ![]() Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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