Carnival Corporation’s Commitment to Alaska’s Well-being

Unwavering Dedication to the State’s Well-being

As Alaska’s tour season closes, Carnival Corporation’s focus shifts from unforgettable, meaningful vacations to its unwavering commitment to the state’s well-being. Last year, the combined efforts of Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Carnival Cruise Line left a lasting impact through generous donations and dedicated volunteer work. These initiatives have significantly benefited residents and visitors, reinforcing Carnival Corporation’s mission to enhance the quality of life across Alaska.

Monetary and Scholarship Programming

• School Scholars: Twenty graduating high school students across Alaska were awarded Carnival Corporation scholarships to continue their education. The communities include Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Haines, Ketchikan, and Denali Borough.

• Donations Across Alaska: Holland America Line supports SeaShare, a nonprofit organization that works to get nutrient-dense Alaska seafood into food banks across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. This year, monetary donations helped provide 64,000 servings of seafood to those in need.

• Dozens of Big and Small Donations: During the 2024 season, the company distributed several dozen other donations to various communities, school districts, clinics, volunteer emergency services, and transportation needs.

Stories with Heart: Volunteering Nearly 1,000 Hours

• Denali Borough School District: Employees from the Denali Transportation team washed all the buses and vans for the Denali Borough School District. They also had a schoolyard clean-up day, during which the employees cut brush and trees to prepare the grounds for the start of the school year.

• Lighting the Way: The company upgraded the lighting system in the shared bus shop to improve safety for the mechanics and school children.

• Health: A blood drive at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge collected enough blood to help save more than 60 lives.

• All Aboard for Children Fundraiser: For over 20 years, Carnival Corporation’s rail division has hosted the All Aboard for Children fundraiser benefiting Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital, featuring two railcars with supporters and a five-course wine dinner. Contributions included volunteer staff, food, and wine, highlighting Carnival Corporation’s long-standing commitment.

A Really Big Salad Bar

In the second year of the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge’s passion project, a 2024 harvest yielded an incredible mix of home-grown vegetables from their chef’s garden. The bounty was used to serve guests during the summer. By the numbers:

• Almost 1,900 pounds of vegetables were grown – about two-thirds of a ton and equivalent to the weight of a grand piano.

• More than 200 floral arrangements were created from resort-grown flowers.

• Two hundred sixteen pounds of produce were donated to the Food as Medicine program at the Fairbanks Community Food Bank to help complete a nutritious meal.

Conclusion

Through its community involvement initiatives, Carnival Corporation strives to make a meaningful and positive impact. The dedication and passion of its employees bring to volunteering highlight the company’s unwavering commitment to supporting its communities and staying true to its core values and spirit.

FAQs

Q: What is Carnival Corporation’s commitment to Alaska’s well-being?
A: Carnival Corporation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life across Alaska through its community involvement initiatives, including donations and volunteer work.

Q: What are some examples of Carnival Corporation’s community involvement initiatives?
A: Examples include scholarships for graduating high school students, donations to food banks, volunteer work at schools and clinics, and fundraising events for local hospitals.

Q: How many employees does Carnival Corporation have in Alaska?
A: Carnival Corporation has almost 300 full-time, year-round employees living in Alaska, with more than 3,500 seasonal team members during spring through late summer.