What are cruise companies doing to help the Bahamas? – Cruise News

Cruise lines are racing to help the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, with budget commitments already exceeding $ 5 million between major cruise lines.

Here is a summary:

Carnival

Carnival Corporation and the Carnival Foundation, as well as the Micky Family Foundation and Madeleine Arison, pledged $ 2 million and in-kind support to relief efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.

Carnival also announced a partnership with Tropical Shipping and the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to collect and deliver NEMA-approved food products and supplies to residents of the Bahamas. Counties of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, according to the press. Release.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is donating $ 1 million to Dorian's rescue, and ITM, a partner in the Holistica joint venture that is developing the Grand Lucayan complex in Freeport, is also paying an additional $ 100,000, according to a press release.

On Thursday, the Empress of the Seas anchored off the island of Grand Bahama to deliver the necessary food, water, equipment and supplies, according to a statement from Royal Caribbean International.

"We have loaded 10,000 meals, 10,000 bottles of water, as well as medical supplies, generators and other necessities," the company said.

Royal Caribbean will continue its efforts as other vessels are expected to modify their routes and travel daily to Freeport to deliver food.

Norwegian

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced the relaunch of Hope Starts Here, the company's Hurricane Response Campaign, in partnership with All Hands and Hearts, and is committed to devoting a minimum of 1 $ 1 million for immediate relief measures for victims of Hurricane Dorian. declaration. The company also promised to match donations to US dollars to support reconstruction efforts across the Bahamas, including cleaning and debris removal, delivery of supplies and temporary shelter.

On September 5, Norwegian Breakaway departed Miami with emergency relief provided by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its employees, as well as articles collected by the City of Miami, the Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, the 305 Gives Back Foundation and other organizations, to deliver to Nassau, Great Harbor Cay, the company's private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

MSC

MSC is sending a high-level delegation of members of its US management team and the leadership of its philanthropic branch, the MSC Foundation, to Nassau, Bahamas.

The objective of the mission is to quickly identify the most urgent and urgent relief needs by identifying quickly and directly with local representatives, local leaders and key relief and recovery organizations, as well as the means by which the group can provide immediate and long-term support. The financing needs of the local population and businesses as they seek to rebuild themselves as a result of Hurricane Dorian, said the company in a statement.

Bahamas Paradise

The Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line performed the big celebration on Thursday night in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, for a humanitarian mission from Palm Beach.

The ship was loaded with food, water and other supplies, as well as first responders and volunteers.

The ship will also carry Bahamian residents stranded in South Florida because of Hurricane Dorian, their home. This will be done free of charge to any volunteer or resident of the Bahamas, the company said in a statement.

Disney

According to a press release, the Walt Disney Company, led by Disney Cruise Line, has committed more than $ 1 million in cash and in kind to support the relief and recovery efforts of the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Disney's commitment includes a $ 1 million donation to non-profit relief organizations that will undertake recovery and reconstruction efforts, as well as the supply of supplies – including staple foods and building materials base – to those in the affected areas.