New Royal Caribbean Group Foundation to Formalize Philanthropic Efforts

Royal Caribbean Group has always given back to the ocean communities where it operates, but the cruise giant has formalized its efforts with the launch of the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation. 

The new Royal Caribbean Group Foundation is part of a company commitment to scale its philanthropic partnerships globally, expanding its ability to collaborate with organizations and institutions that support economic opportunity, community well-being, and environmental stewardship.

“Strong communities are essential to delivering exceptional vacation experiences, and the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation reflects the company’s belief that tourism can be a force for long-term positive change,” said Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. 

Advancing the Foundation’s focus on education, its inaugural pledge goes towards an emergency medicine residency program at Florida’s Jackson Health System. Offering world-class clinical training, the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation Emergency Medicine Residency Program is designed to help shape and empower future physicians in South Florida.

“Supporting the education of emergency medicine physicians in South Florida is an example of how we invest in the long-term vitality of the places we operate, contributing to the essential systems that help communities thrive and sustain meaningful economic opportunity.”

The Royal Caribbean Group Foundation is powered by the mission of the company’s existing SEA the Future framework — Sustaining the planet, Energizing communities, and Accelerating innovation. 

The company calls its inception “an authentic step forward in Royal Caribbean Group’s mission to invest in the long-term vitality of the destinations people are eager to discover, ensuring that tourism continues to create shared value for generations to come.”

Continual learning and advancing innovation are key components of SEA the Future’s focus embodied by projects including:

• $15 million in scholarships awarded to 6,660+ students since 1998.
• 235+ community partners supported across 85+ destinations in 2025.
• $13 million invested in conservation efforts and transformational operations work with World Wildlife Fund since 2016.
• $1.6 million donated to disaster relief in 2025.
• 15 years of operating L’Ecole Nouvelle Royal Caribbean (ENRC) school in Haiti with 4,600 graduates and 700 scholarships awarded.
• 280+ scholarships awarded to United Kingdom Cadet Program maritime students.
• 26 reimagined educational spaces impacting 26,000+ teachers and 400,000+ students over 20 years.

In addition, Royal Caribbean Group employees have contributed thousands of volunteer hours supporting education, disaster relief, ocean conservation, and community development initiatives around the world.  To learn more about the company’s efforts and SEA the Future platform, click here.