Royal Caribbean launches business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska.

Royal Caribbean Group has launched its inaugural business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska, as part of its "Port Partners" initiative. The program aims to empower entrepreneurs through educational curriculum, mentorship, and a $20,000 grant. The 10-week program includes personalized coaching and an interactive pitch competition to help make business dreams a reality. This is the company's first initiative in its "Port Partners" program, which is dedicated to investing in economic development in destinations it visits around the world.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has launched its inaugural business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska, as part of its "Port Partners" initiative. The program, unveiled at the Seward Chamber of Commerce Small Business Appreciation Event, aims to empower entrepreneurs through educational curriculum, mentorship, and a $20,000 grant Royal Caribbean Group Launches 'Port Partners' in Seward, Alaska with Inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program^[1].

The 10-week program includes personalized coaching and an interactive pitch competition, culminating in the selection of a standout participant who will receive the grant to kickstart their business. The curriculum is taught by an instructor from the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) and focuses on key fundamentals of small business creation and development. Participants will also be paired with successful local entrepreneurs for mentorship sessions Royal Caribbean Group Launches 'Port Partners' in Seward, Alaska with Inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program^[1].

The initiative is part of Royal Caribbean Group's "Energizing Communities" pillar of its SEA the Future program, which seeks to invest in economic development, community impact, and environmental protection in destinations it visits around the world. The program is a collaborative effort with key partners such as the University of Alaska System, the Seward Small Business Development Center, and the City of Seward Royal Caribbean Group Launches 'Port Partners' in Seward, Alaska with Inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program^[1].

Applications for the program are open until December 15, 2025, and selected participants will be notified in January 2026, with the program starting in February 2026. The program is designed to support entrepreneurs in the ideation phase or early operational stages of their business Royal Caribbean Group Launches 'Port Partners' in Seward, Alaska with Inaugural Small Business Accelerator Program^[1].