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Fathom Adds Additional Sailings To Meet Rising Demand

Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s new social impact cruise brand, has just announced additional sailings through December 2017 to meet rising demand from travelers. The new sailings aboard Fathom’s Adonia extend from late November 2016 through December 2017. The new sailing dates will continue Adonia’s current schedule, sailing weekly from Miami to either Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) in […]

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5 Things To Know About Fathom, The World’s Newest Cruise Line

1) Fathom is not your traditional cruise – and it’s not supposed to be. Fathom isn’t just a cruise, it’s so much more. Yes, there’s a ship, a beautiful port, icy drinks, a pool, and other cool cruise features, but sailing with Fathom is more about helping others than pampering yourself. With Fathom, it’s not […]

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#MikeAtSea Preview: Making A Difference With Fathom

Since Fathom was officially unveiled last year, I’ve been curious to discover what will set this cruise experience apart from all the others. After 22 cruises, to some extent, the experience has become a little predictable. Fathom is looking to change that for the better. A Little Background Fathom seeks to shake up the traditional cruise […]

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Carnival’s New Amber Cove Welcomes Her First Guests Ashore

Amber Cove, Carnival Corporation’s new Dominican Republic port, welcomed her first guests ashore earlier this week. In the planning stages since 2010, the new port is expected to offer a fresh port for the typical Caribbean itineraries. Carnival’s Carnival Victory docked at Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday morning, officially making her the […]

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Carnival Corporation Launches New Brand: fathom™

Carnival Corporation has launched a new brand called fathom™, defining a new travel category it is calling “social impact travel”. It will offer consumers “authentic, meaningful impact travel experiences to work alongside locals as they tackle community needs”. Carnival says that what sets fathom apart is “the long-term, systematic partnership approach with its partner countries […]

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Carnival Breaks Ground on New Dominican Republic Cruise Center

 The following is the official press release I received from Carnival Cruises…                 Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Caribbean’s newest destination, the $65 million Amber Cove Cruise Center, were held yesterday in the Dominican Republic at the project site on the Bay of Maimon located near Puerto Plata in the country’s North […]