Rotary at Sea
Changing Lives One Cabin at a Time
Set sail with a purpose. Create lifelong memories on a Rotary Fundraising Cruise! We’re dedicated to combining unforgettable ocean voyages that directly support clean water initiatives, polio eradication, youth programs, disaster relief, projects in your community and worldwide. All powered by Rotary International’s global network of service-minded travelers.
Join fellow Rotarians, friends and philanthropists aboard exclusive itineraries to stunning destinations: Alaska’s glaciers, the Mediterranean’s historic ports, Caribbean islands, Mexico or transatlantic crossings.
Enjoy luxury cruising while attending inspiring Rotary speakers, fellowship events and onboard fundraisers with proceeds fueling life-changing projects. Whether you’re a seasoned Rotarian or want your vacation dollars to make a difference, Rotary at Sea turns your journey into lasting global good.
Why Sail with Rotary at Sea?
At the heart of our voyage lies the power of shared purpose. The very thing that sets Rotary at Sea apart. When we step aboard, we’re not just travelers: we’re ambassadors of service, united by the motto Service Above Self. On deck, you’ll meet Rotarians all sailing toward the same goal: to make change happen. We do… one cabin at a time!
Between ports and events, conversations spark over cocktails, balcony views and dinners. These moments of connection, the stories, the laughter and the collective vision become the invisible cargo that enriches our cruise.
As we explore beautiful destinations and enjoy world-class amenities, we never lose sight of why we cruise. Every cabin booked, every smile shared and every handshake aboard contributes directly to Rotary’s life-changing work both at home and around the globe.
Explore Extraordinary Cruises
Join your group and sail with purpose. Magnificent voyages that fund Rotary’s mission. Enjoy beautiful destinations: Alaska glaciers, Mexican Rivera, Mediterranean ports, Caribbean islands, transatlantic crossings.
What to expect
Meaningful Impact
Proceeds fuel Rotary causes: polio eradication, clean water, youth programs and more.
Unforgettable Adventures
Luxury itineraries to Alaska’s glaciers, Mediterranean ports, Caribbean islands, Mexico and transatlantic crossings.
Fellowship & Service
Inspiring speakers, onboard auctions and Rotary events—connect with like-minded changemakers.
Our Areas of Focus – Powered by Your Voyage
Rotary directs efforts to enhance local and global impact. Our most successful projects fall within these areas. Every cabin you book advances them.
Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding, trains leaders to mediate conflict, and helps refugees.
Educates communities to stop polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria; improves access to health care.
Supports local solutions for clean water and long-term community success.
Expands quality care to address malnutrition and poor health for mothers and children.
Enhances development, creates decent work, and empowers women entrepreneurs.
Help us in the final push. Working since 1979 to eradicate Polio. Only Afghanistan and Pakistan remain endemic.
Rotary at Sea is proud to partner exclusively with America’s Best Cruises. Owned and led by a 20+ year Rotarian and passionate advocate for service above self.
America’s Best Cruises specialize in group cruises. We handle every detail from exclusive Rotary rates and onboard events to seamless logistics so you can focus on fellowship, fundraising and changing lives one cabin at a time.
Visit America’s Best Cruises and please read our Sail Away Blog for tips and inspiration
When you sail with America’s Best Cruises, you’re sailing with a fellow Rotarian who truly understands our mission.
Rotary Programs – Amplified by Your Cruise
Rotary’s collective leadership tackles the world’s biggest challenges. Cruise proceeds fund these programs, turning your voyage into action. We are people of action—envisioning a world where people take action for lasting change.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Seminars and camps for young leaders.
Grants from The Rotary Foundation
Funding for humanitarian projects, scholarships and exchanges.
Over $7M yearly for undergraduate/graduate studies for future leaders.
Students learn languages and cultures to become global citizens.
Our Guiding Principles – Service Above Self
For more than 100 years, our guiding principles have been the foundation upon which our values and tradition stand. The Four-Way Test, Object of Rotary and the Avenues of Service express our commitment to service, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership. As a Rotarian, I guarantee our revenue sharing is by far the most generous anywhere and more than fair to all concerned!