Carnival Cruise Line’s Christine Duffy to skydive for charity

Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy accepted the challenge to skydive for charity on 19th October.

Duffy’s tandem dive with the Round Canopy Parachute Team is one of the activities celebrating the first-ever Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI) cruise.

Carnival’s president aims to raise $50,000 with the initiative to benefit hurricane relief efforts through the Gary Sinise Foundation, established by award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, who has advocated for US service personnel for nearly five decades. 

The foundation honours veterans, first responders, their families, as well as those in need. Its hurricane relief efforts support first responders and military on the ground, working tirelessly around the clock to bring relief to communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. 

A first time for everything

Duffy said: “I’ve never jumped from an aeroplane before, so I think this effort is worth at least $50,000 for the Gary Sinise Foundation and their efforts to support military and first responders assisting with hurricane relief. Saying that Carnival is America’s Cruise Line and the favourite cruise line for active-duty military and military veterans is one thing, showing it is another story, and I’m always ready to jump at the chance to prove it!”

She is set to jump from the “Tico Belle,” a World War II veteran C-47 aircraft flown during the Normandy D-Day invasion on 6th June 1944. 

At the same time, the SFLI chartered the Carnival Paradise for a special five-day cruise to the Bahamas for special forces alumni, their families, Gold Star families, and friends. This aims to strengthen the bonds within their community. Also, this Special Forces cruise will bring together Green Berets who served from the Korean War to present times together to enjoy a reunion at sea.

In addition to Carnival, SFLI also partnered with Dream Vacations, the Gary Sinise Foundation, USSOCOM Para-Commandos Parachute Demonstration Team, and the Round Canopy Parachute Team to ensure an epic experience for all cruise guests.