MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Fathom, one of Carnival Corporation's (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE: CUK) 10 global cruise brands, announced it is
offering $100 savings on six upcoming
weeklong voyages that will visit the Dominican Republic and Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in
Cuba. When booked between
Saturday, January 14 and Friday, January 20, travelers may reserve these
one-of-a-kind Dominican-Cuban cruises for unbeatable prices
starting at $499.
The offer is applicable for all staterooms during cruises
departing on February 26,
March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, and May 7.
Only Fathom provides travelers with a single journey that
provides these two distinct experiences in one trip. The seven-day
voyages combine the magnetic energy of Cuba with the Dominican Republic's charismatic charm and the
opportunity to make lifelong connections through specially designed
impact activities. Travelers are deeply immersed in the arts,
history, culture and everyday lives of Cuban
people while in Santiago de Cuba. While in the
Dominican Republic, travelers have
the opportunity to participate in social impact experiences that
make a profound and meaningful difference in the lives of Dominican
citizens and their communities.
"We continuously seek ways for our travelers to enjoy the
beautifully vibrant people, sites and cultures of the countries we
visit without having to break the bank," said Tara Russell, president of Fathom and global
impact lead for Carnival Corporation. "Travelers will be able to
discover new possibilities, create new cultural connections and
understanding and become part of something bigger, all while having
a ton of fun and unleashing their own potential in creative and
surprising new ways."
During the voyage's first stop, travelers can participate in
people to people programs arranged and sponsored by Fathom, where
they can spend a full day in Santiago de
Cuba interacting with the Cuba people and discovering the
sights unique to the island. As Cuba's second largest city, it
is home to the popular festivals of Carnaval and the Fiesta del
Fuego, as well as to many of the country's most famed musicians and
artists and some of its most-visited historic sites. Santiago is
home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of San Pedro de la Roca
del Morro Castle and well-known areas such as San
Juan Hill, Antonio Maceo Revolution Square, and the Plaza de Marte.
Travelers can also enjoy lunch in a local paladar (privately owned
restaurant).
Cuba's most revered Catholic shrine, Our Lady of Charity El
Cobre Church is located in Santiago. There, travelers learn the story of
the boys who claimed to see the Blessed Virgin Mary and
then spread the word of special favors being granted
through the intercession of Our Lady of Charity.
The journey then travels to the Dominican Republic where, after a restful day
at sea, travelers awake to spend one and a half days participating
in optional and unforgettable impact activities to connect with the
Dominican Republic and its people
in exceptional ways. Impact activities are designed to address the
economic, educational and environmental health of the community and
enable travelers to collaborate with locals on meaningful
activities like planting trees, helping a women's cooperative
produce artisan chocolates and building water filters for Dominican
homes. Participating in these activities allows travelers to
fully experience the personal transformation that comes with this
journey and being part of creating powerful and sustainable
change.
The Cultures of Caribbean
itinerary includes:
- Sunday – Depart from Port
Miami at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Monday – At sea
- Tuesday – In Santiago de Cuba from 9 a.m. ET to 6
p.m. ET
- Wednesday – Arrive in the Dominican Republic at 7
p.m. ET
- Thursday – In the Dominican
Republic
- Friday – Depart the Dominican
Republic at 1 p.m. ET
- Saturday – At sea
- Sunday – Arrive in Port
Miami at 7:30 a.m. ET
Pricing for Fathom's seven-day Cultures of Caribbean itineraries to the Dominican Republic and Santiago de Cuba start at $499, excluding taxes, fees, port expenses and
gratuities and Cuban visa, and include all meals on the ship
and lunch in Santiago de Cuba, lunch during Dominican Republic impact
activities, onboard experiences
and select on-the-ground activities. The
required Cuban travel visa is $75 per person and gratuities are estimated at
$80.50 per person. To secure a
spot on future sailings, a fully refundable $300 per person deposit is required for all cabin
categories and occupancy levels. Final payment is due 90 days prior
to departure.
To reserve a spot on future sailings, travelers may call Fathom
toll-free at 1-855-932-8466 or work with a travel
professional. Learn more at www.Fathom.org.
About Fathom Travel
Fathom pioneered a new
category of travel designed to give travelers meaningful, engaging
experiences that take people deep into the heart of a destination,
inviting rich human connections between travelers and local
people. Fathom currently offers uniquely different round-trip
voyages from Miami into the heart of two of
the Caribbean's most desired destinations –
the Dominican Republic and Cuba – where travelers may
explore the places and discover its people in unconventional ways
and for longer amounts of time.
What sets Fathom apart is the deep human connections, along with
the rich and playful onboard and onshore journey, that was created
for travelers who want to engage deeply and experience new places
in purposeful ways. Lighthearted localized and personal
enrichment onboard activities are available for travelers of all
ages, and prepare and inform them about the communities they will
visit. Travelers will also find new ways to discover themselves
through onboard activities such as "storytelling and curiosity
workshops." On the ground, Fathom helps travelers disconnect
from the usual, and connect with new people and places to explore
the world in unexpected ways. For example, in the Dominican
Republic travelers may spend time alongside locals
participating in activities that support and amplify existing
programs that matter to the local communities, including planting
trees, making chocolate and creating water filters. In Cuba,
travelers get an up-close and personal look at the rich fabric of
Cuban society as they enjoy people to people connections with local
artists, musicians, business owners and families in the cities
of Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.
Late in 2016, Fathom began expanding and evolving to better
serve the broader audience of travelers that sail with Carnival
Corporation annually. Beginning in November 2016, the
Fathom experiences on the ground in the Dominican
Republic were made available as experiential excursions in
the Dominican Republic aboard six other Carnival
Corporation brands that call on Amber Cove, including AIDA
Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line,
Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises UK. Additionally, Fathom
experiences will soon be offered onboard its sister brands, and in
new and exciting ways in other parts of the world.
For more information about Fathom or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Professional, call Fathom toll-free
at 1-855-932-8466 or visit www.Fathom.org.
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