• Royal Caribbean Group committed more than $1 million to long-term recovery efforts in partnership with the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).
• Carnival Corporation partnered with the Miami HEAT and the Arison Family Foundation to make a $1 million donation to Direct Relief for emergency medical assistance.
• Holland America Line guests can participate in on-board “On Deck for a Cause” 5K walks, with upcoming proceeds dedicated to the Hurricane Melissa relief fund.
• Cruisers can support the recovery by donating directly to the Hurricane Melissa response missions organized by both GEM (Royal Caribbean’s partner) and Direct Relief (Carnival’s partner).

The cruise community is demonstrating remarkable solidarity in supporting Jamaica following the extensive destruction caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. This popular cruise destination, home to ports like Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Falmouth, has received an outpouring of support from travelers and major cruise lines.

Leading the corporate response, Royal Caribbean Group has committed more than $1 million to long-term recovery efforts in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). GEM ensures an efficient aid pipeline and remains on the ground to assist with vital rebuilding efforts. Similarly, Carnival Corporation, in collaboration with the Miami HEAT and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, made a substantial $1 million donation to Direct Relief, a humanitarian organization focused on rapidly delivering emergency medical assistance and supplies to Jamaican communities.

Cruisers are invited to join these powerful relief efforts. They can donate directly to GEM’s Hurricane Melissa response mission to support Royal Caribbean’s efforts, or contribute to Direct Relief’s campaign alongside Carnival. Furthermore, passengers sailing with Holland America Line can actively participate in on-board fundraising through the “On Deck for a Cause” 5K walks, with upcoming events dedicated to the Hurricane Melissa relief fund. These collective actions beautifully combine corporate financial power with passenger generosity to ensure immediate aid and long-term recovery for the impacted island.