Leaving A Positive Legacy Since 2004…
Jam Cruise 1 is where it all started for Positive Legacy. Since 2010, Positive Legacy has raised over $287,430 during Jam Cruise to support their environmental and humanitarian programs. Our team has taken over 1290 guests on Day of Service outings during port stops to make a tangible impact on local communities we visit.
In 2025, Positive Legacy celebrated reaching almost $1.4 Million Dollars in total grant funding! We are so proud of our team for this huge milestone and incredibly grateful to everyone who has help with Leaving A Positive Legacy onshore and on board. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in the future together!
POSITIVE LEGACY
Positive Legacy, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arm of Cloud 9 Adventures, is committed to integrating live music and service to positively impact the communities we visit. Positive Legacy’s mission inspires music fans and artists to collectively take action and build a better world. The goal is to develop service activities that Jam Cruisers can participate in to bring a deeper sense of purpose to their trip. Learn more about what you can expect from Positive Legacy below and keep an eye out for more information on how to get involved during Jam Cruise.
CONSCIOUS CRUISING
The Conscious Cruising program encourages cruisers to give back, engage, and be eco-conscious by replacing all plastic cups onboard Jam Cruise with environmentally safe alternatives such as compostable cups, ensuring no plastic straws are used, and involving industry leading experts to educate fans and our shipboard partners alike. Conscious Cruising works with Positive Legacy and Trees, Water & People to help offset carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere – all in an effort to make Jam Cruise one of the greenest cruises on the seven seas.
Thank you for continuing to support our efforts to harness the power of music for good!
The Day of Service is a fan favorite and we truly appreciate Jam Cruiser's enthusiasm and gratitude for being able to get involved with projects firsthand. Past outings have taken guests to pick up trash, visit an educational farm, and so much more. Details on our 2026 Day of Service will be announced in the months to come.
A heartfelt thank you to Matt Butler who curates an improvisational masterpiece for Positive Legacy’s annual celebration with the Conscious Cruisers. The JC21 lineup was off the charts and the music created was inspirational and uplifting – just what Jam Cruise is all about. Stay tuned for JC22 info!
Special thanks to everyone for supporting our onboard charity auction over the years. Jam Cruisers put countless hours into creating one-of-a-kind pieces, artists made donations, and musicians dedicated their time to signing items. We raised nearly $27,000 in February 2025 to support Positive Legacy’s mission and partners. Stay tuned for ways to donate and bid in the JC22 charity auctions.
We are always looking for a few good helping hands! If you are interested, contact Positive Legacy.
- Collect and organize donations and supplies
- Help the Positive Legacy team prepare items for the Charity Auctions
- Participate in a Day of Service
- Act as a Volunteer Captain for “Day Of” events and outings
Trees, Water & People make it easy to travel responsibly, by offsetting the emissions from your travels to Jam Cruise. Starting at only $15, your generosity helps to fund tree planting and clean cookstove construction in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Cuba. Every party has an impact, make your donation when placing your reservation or log in at any time to donate.
Commitment to Sustainability
MSC Cruises is focused on providing guests the most sustainable and environmentally friendly cruise experience possible.
MSC’s ambitious “Plastics Reduction Programme” has replaced all single use plastics (straws, cups, shopping bags, coffee stirrers) with biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives. MSC has been recognized by industry watchdog, Bureau Veritas, with the highest international standards in the areas of environment, food safety, health and safety, and energy efficiency for all three domains of potential pollution – air, water, and waste.
MSC’s willingness to go above and beyond the environmental and energy management regulations is just one of many reasons they are an ideal partner for Jam Cruise. One example is the Divina using anti-fouling paint to reduce drag and enable the ship to cut through the water with a lower fuel consumption.
Carbon offsetting, compostable cups, complete recycling program and other initiatives by the Conscious Cruising program help make this a clean music cruise.