Royal Caribbean Group Announces Donation to Seaman’s Mission in Norway
Royal Caribbean Group has today (May 22, 2025) confirmed a donation of $40,000 to the Seaman Mission in Norway, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it visits.
The Seaman Mission, a vital organization dedicated to providing care and support to seafarers from around the world, will use this donation to enhance its services and facilities, ensuring that seafarers have access to essential resources and a welcoming environment while away from home.
“Seafarers play a crucial role in the global maritime and cruise industry and we are honored to support the Seaman’s Mission in Norway with this donation,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises during a visit to Seaman’s Welfare Centre in Ålesund.
“I’m continually inspired by the innovation, dedication, and teamwork of our skilled maritime professionals. I am especially proud of the commitment and passion of Celebrity Cruises crew who exceed guest expectations each and every day, creating memorable vacation experiences worldwide.”
The new funding will support all crew who visit Norway’s Seafarers Welfare Centres every year in Ålesund, Bergen, Honningsvåg and Stavanger. The money will be allocated to various initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for seafarers. The donation will help provide welfare services free of charge, as well as supporting various enrichment and recreational activities that will help reduce stress, foster teamwork and camaraderie, and allow seafarers to learn about different cultures and traditions.
“The cruise industry is very important for a coastal community like Ålesund,” said Monica Molvær, deputy mayor of Ålesund. “Having a place for the seamen and crew to relax and unwind, as the Seaman’s Mission offers, is essential. We are very pleased that Royal Caribbean Group continues to support these centres.”
“The Seafarers’ Welfare Centres are intended to be a home away from home for the crew,” said Pål Vigmostad, Chairman of The Norwegian Seaman’s Mission. “Everything we provide is free of charge for the crew, and we are deeply grateful that one of the world’s largest cruise companies is taking such significant responsibility in covering the costs of operating these centers for all seafarers visiting Norway.”
Through its SEA the Future platform and ongoing collaborations with local organizations, Royal Caribbean Group is committed to Sustaining the Planet, Energizing Communities, and Accelerating Innovation in every place the company visits.
(Royal Caribbean Group Announces Donation to Seaman’s Mission in Norway)
