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Fathom Cruises
About Fathom Cruises
Fathom Cruises has introduced a socially conscious travel brand which allows people to combine their love of travel with the ability to help people in both Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Fathom's social impact cruises creates a sense of community with their guests and the local areas that they visit. The person-to-person relationship that is established allows for s deep immersion in the local culture and customs where both sides end up learning and benefitting from each other.
The Fathom's cruise itineraries are offered to Cuba and the Dominican Republic with alternating 7 night programs aboard the Adonia. The 704 passenger Adonia was refurbished in 2011 and will be refurbished again in March 2016 before the start of the new itineraries. The Adonia features restaurants, lounges, bars, pools, a spa, a state-of-the-art gym and a host of other amenities that will make your days at sea enjoyable and relaxing. Onboard dining will also enhance your overall experience with Cuban and Dominican inspired meals.
Your journey of discovery begins at sea. Onboard activities will focus on preparing you for your upcoming adventure. Some of the activities may include Spanish language classes, film presentations highlighting your destination, workshops that will help you to understand the needs of the people that you are visiting, small group discussions and panel discussion designed to provide a glimpse of the local culture.
Guests arriving into Cuba will immediately connect with the heritage of Cuba and be immerse in the Cuban culture. The Fathom Cruise program to Cuba, authorized under current US government people-to-people guidelines, encourages cultural, artistic, faith-based, and humanitarian exchanges. The 7 night Cuba cruise visits a variety of Cuban ports including Havana, Cienfuegos, and Santiago de Cuba to give you a broad view of the island nation. Some of the onshore activities may include a walking tour of Havana's Old City, a visit to an organic farm or a meal at a home based restaurant. To further immerse you in the culture you may participate in an English workshop with primary school students, or an idea sharing session with local business people. You also may have the opportunity to meet with local artists and musicians in their own environment.
The Dominican Republic Program is focused on creating a positive impact in the local villages that you visit. Your stay will give you the opportunity to truly help the local communities. For three days, you'll work alongside local residents and Fathom's partner organizations, adding your unique input to projects that focus on improving environmental, educational and economic conditions for the aspirational and hard-working people of the Dominican Republic.
Call now or book online to join this unique travel opportunity.
Sample Fathom Cruise Itineraries
6–9 AM
Enjoy a healthy breakfast followed by leisure time on board for yoga, morning meditation, a workout at the gym.
9–11 AM
Cultural awareness and Change-Maker break-out sessions. Small group discussions on encouraging independent economic activity using art to create a vital cultural bridge and how to unleash the greatness in everyone.
12–1 PM
Lunch on the Conservatory's outdoor deck. Enjoy a Cuban-inspired menu that focuses on nourishing and sustainable foods. Take time to recharge so you'll feel great all day long.
1–2 PM
Visit the spa. Make the time to take care of your mind and body with a massage or a choice of other spa services.
2–3 PM
Cuba On-Board Film Festival – Immerse yourself in Cuba's cinematic history from the Golden 60s to today.
3–6 PM
Fathom Interactive Festival – Engage in panel discussions, interactive workshops and solution-focused thinking sessions with leading social impact partners and entrepreneurs.
7–8:30 PM
Head to Ocean Grill for a Cuban-inspired dinner. Explore cuisine as a window into the culture of the Cuban people. Cuban recipes, prepared by the Adonia's expert chefs, make this a truly memorable regional food, beverage and service experience.
8:30–9:30 PM
Attend Keynote Event. Learn more about Fathom vision, cumulative impact from previous trips, and enjoy Cuban music and entertainment on deck.
9-10 AM
Gather and depart from the Adonia.
10 AM - 12 PM
Visit a local elementary school and take part in the morning’s lessons.
12:30–1:30 PM
Pay a visit to a local artist to learn more about Cuba’s artistic heritage.
1:30–4:30 PM
Walking tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a local preservation expert to gain a better understanding of the country’s architectural and cultural history. Enjoy a live concert of Afro-Cuban music.
5–9 PM
Enjoy dinner in privately owned restaurants or private homes known as paladares. Hear first-hand from the owners about the entrepreneurial climate in Cuba that is changing lives throughout the country.
6–9 AM
Breakfast at Leisure. Enjoy a delicious full breakfast experience or lighter complement of fresh fruit, granola and healthy juices. Pick from any or none at all. Yoga, Morning Meditation, workout in the gym, or enjoy coffee poolside.
9–11 AM
Attend design workshop "How to create and tell amazing stories". Impact Travel experiences create lasting personal memories and inspire them to follow in suit. Learn techniques from design thinking and storytelling experts to effectively capture your story along the journey.
12–1 PM
Lunch on the Conservatory’s outdoor deck. Enjoy a balanced menu that focuses on nourishing, sustainable, and when possible, locally sourced foods. Ideal to recharge and feel great all day long.
1–2 PM
Enjoy the rejuvenating spa services. Make the time to take care of your mind and body with an invigorating massage.
2–3 PM
Participate in a required "On-Ground Training" session. Interacting with Children: Engaging students and teaching English in schools.
3–6 PM
Immerse into Fathom Interactive Festival – Fathom Interactive Festival is an inspirational launch pad for creative cause area entrepreneurship, arts and culture. This interactive festival allows one to engage in panel discussions, interactive workshops, and design thinking showcases with leading social impact partners and entrepreneurs.
7–8:30 PM
Head to Ocean Grill for a Dominican inspired dinner. Cuisine as a window into the culture of the Dominican Republic. Ocean Grill features Dominican recipes prepared by Dominican chefs for a truly memorable regional food, beverage, and service experience.
8:30–9:30 PM
Attend Keynote Event. Learn more about Fathom vision, cumulative impact from previous trips, and enjoy Dominican music and entertainment on deck.
9-10 AM
Gather and depart from Amber Cove. Meet up with other travelers taking part in the same Impact Activity and join your guide to board small buses for the trip to the activity site.
10 AM - 12 PM
Work at an organic cacao nursery. Join members of a cacao growers association to plant and maintain cacao seedlings that will be transplanted to local farms. Local families contribute to the efforts by donating kitchen scraps that you are able to transform into the nursery’s own organic fertilizers.
12:30–1:30 PM
Have lunch at a nearby community center. Join your fellow volunteers for a quick meal of traditional Dominican fare prepared by women in the surrounding neighborhood.
1:30–4:30 PM
OPTION A: Make artisanal chocolate with Dominican entrepreneurs. Participate in the story of a group of independent women who came together to form a successful collective that produces some of the country’s best artisanal chocolate. Learn how the seedlings you worked with in the morning are transformed into a variety of products and get hands on experience in many steps of the process.
1:30–4:30 PM
OPTION B: Relax on the beach. Bring your towel and head over to one of the sandy beaches where you can rent snorkels, fins, and other watersports equipment. You can also kick back at Amber Cove’s own pool, complete with a lazy river and private cabanas.
4:30–5 PM
Travel back to Amber Cove
5–9 PM
Catch the shuttle to Puerto Plata and enjoy the local Dominican cuisine and culture. Take a short shuttle ride into town and enjoy the lively music and entertainment or an intimate dinner alongside the local community at one of many world-class local dining destinations.
