Anyone sailing in French Polynesia with Windstar Cruises in 2023 and 2024 will have the opportunity to adopt a coral.
For a donation of $35, those signing up will be presented with unique adoption cards while on board.
The scheme follows Windstar’s partnership with Coral Gardeners, a Mo’orea-based organisation in French Polynesia determined to revolutionise ocean conservation and create a global movement to save the coral reefs through reef restoration, awareness activities and innovative solutions.
The team works to grow, plant and monitor thousands of heat-resilient corals with the goal of bringing life back to the ocean.
The three-year partnership begins this month with Windstar’s $35,000 donation to Coral Gardeners to adopt coral for all guests sailing with Windstar in French Polynesia for the remainder of 2022.
Guests on the remaining 2022 sailings will receive a small card in their guest room advising them of the adoption of coral in their name.
Windstar’s adopt a coral invitation and, top of page, the Wind Star cruising in Mo’orea
This year is Windstar’s 35th anniversary of sailing in Tahiti/French Polynesia – the longest of any operator in the region and the only destination where the cruise line sails year-round.
With two ships sailing French Polynesia throughout October, Windstar has been celebrating its 35th season throughout the month with special events, integration with local dignitaries and artists and a heightened infusion of local culture both on board and ashore.
“This new partnership is a wonderful way for us to celebrate Tahiti during our 35th anniversary season, but more importantly to make a positive impact for the future of these incredible islands,” said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
“We have been focused on reducing our carbon footprint via updating our fleet’s engines and operations, and this next step in climate action at sea is to partner with Coral Gardeners to protect the environment in French Polynesia and beyond.”