{"id":25647,"date":"2015-10-01T01:00:27","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cruisingdoneright.com\/?p=25647"},"modified":"2015-10-01T01:00:27","modified_gmt":"2015-10-01T08:00:27","slug":"thursday-144","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitaluna.net\/?p=25647","title":{"rendered":"Cruises To Fathom For Next Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since Carnival announced its “impact travel” line Fathom<\/a> was going to be launched in 2016, the picture of what it all means has come more into focus, as well it should with the passage of time.<\/p>\n

For one thing, “fathom” abandoned the idea of using its name with a lower-case “f” — lest it be construed as a nautical measurement and not a cruise line. For another, the volunteerism cruises are not only open for booking but are now being detailed. That, too, makes sense. Why would you book a cruise without the details?<\/p>\n

In case you hadn’t heard or read, Fathom is going to take cruise passengers to places where they can help by volunteering to work with people in those countries, namely the \"fathom-\"<\/a>Dominican Republic<\/a> and (for the first time) Cuba<\/a>. The first cruises on the 704-passenger Adonia<\/a> depart next spring.<\/p>\n

One thing that hasn’t changed with time is the price. The 7-day cruises from Miami are still being advertised for about $1,500 (including taxes), although that’s not exactly clear \"Fathom<\/a>in the website, where pricing seems to be hidden by text boxes until you enter your name and personal details.<\/p>\n

The Cuba trips, which begin in late spring — subject to Cuban approval — seem to be at least $300 more, per person, and that doesn’t include taxes and ports expenses. Naturally, they’re more attractive and will be at least until everybody gets accustomed to going to Cuba.<\/p>\n

That’s where activities will include things like:<\/p>\n

* Visiting the fishing village where Hemingway was inspired to write The Old Man And <\/i>\"Fathom-Cuba\"<\/a>The Sea<\/i>, near Havana<\/a><\/p>\n

* Going to a couple of World Heritage Sites in Cienfuegos<\/a><\/p>\n

* Working with the people who make Cuban cigars, rum and music in Santiago de Cuba<\/a><\/p>\n

All of them include being a volunteer. That’s the Cuban criteria for visiting the island. And volunteering means eight hours of programming when on shore.<\/p>\n

All of which begs the question: How many people are interested in spending 150 to 200 per cent of what a typical Caribbean cruise would cost for the privilege of being a volunteer in a foreign land. People who do things for organizations like Habit For Humanity<\/a> do it all the time but in the case of Fathom, that means counting on 704 people every week.<\/p>\n

One meaning of the word “fathom” is to “understand after much thought.”<\/p>\n

Comprehending this Fathom might take more thinking.<\/p>\n

In the news…<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n

• Hurricane Joaquin changing some port calls in the Bahamas
\n\t• Royal Caribbean changes name of its 'ChoiceAir' to 'Air2Sea'
\n\t• Carnival Corporation expands faster, innovative WiFi to more ships<\/p>\n

Today at <\/span>portsandbows.co<\/span><\/a>m: Royal Caribbean — no last-minute deals<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\tCarnival Imagination<\/a>
\n\t4 nights
\n\tJanuary 30, 2016
\n\tLos Angeles<\/a> (return): Catalina<\/a>, Ensenada<\/a>
\n\tInside: $179
\n\tCost per day: $44<\/strong><\/span>
\n\twww.carnival.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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