The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s Festival of the Seas – Save the Date – Sat Nov 1st
You’re Invited!
Join CCMI for an enchanted evening of elegance as we dive into the depthsof the ocean for Festival of Seas 2025!
We love to admire the beauty of the reefs across all three islands —an intricate, living tapestry that has sustained marine life and coastal communities for generations. But beneath the surface, we are witnessing changes that are happening faster than ever before, changes that are accelerated by human activity both locally and around the world.
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) invites you to join us for our annual gala, Festival of Seas: Enchanted Masquerade of the Deep, to connect wtih other ocean enthusiasts and take action as we race against time and the rapidly accelerating impacts of climate change.
The future of coral reefs depends on action—on the collective commitment of scientists, conservationists, businesses, and individuals who recognize the critical role reefs play in our global ecosystem.
Which is why your support of CCMI and Festival of Seas is so critical.
Always a fun and festival affair, Festival of Seas will again be an entertaining evening that is not-to-be-missed. Guests will enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, live and silent auction fun, raffle, a special address by an inspiring keynote speaker, live music, dancing, and more!
The challenges ahead for coral reefs are great, but so is our determination. With your involvement and support at Festival of Seas, we will continue our essential work, uncovering the answers that will help coral reefs endure for future generations. Will you take action and join us 1st November?
RESERVE TICKETS
Contact events@reefreesearch.org for information & to reserve tickets.
Attire: Formal ocean inspired elegance
* Purchase individual tickets by 31 August to receive a special price of CI $275 per ticket. Online ticket purchases can use the code: EARLYBIRD25 to receive the CI $275 price.
** VIP tables are limited to 10; guests receive elevated food & wine package, premium table location, and special touches to enhance your gala experience.
Support as an Event Sponsor or
Auction Item Donor
| Event Sponsorship |
| For individuals and organisations interested in supporting CCMI’s ongoing work to protect and restore healthy reefs, we invite you to consider the event sponsorship opportunitiesavailable. Sponsorships range from CI $1,000 – CI $12,500, including options for event sponsors, keynote speaker sponsor, welcome drink sponsor, photo booth sponsor, VIP Table Partner, and more! We can also create a custom package to meet your sponsorship needs. |
Donate an Auction Item
Fun staycations
Awe-inspiring art & photography
Beautiful jewellery
Unique experiences
Delectable dining
Memorable travel
Special wines & spirits
Special services & retail
We are gratefully accepting donations to our silent auction & raffle. The above are hot items that have been donated in the past, and we are always open to new ideas! Contact us to donate an item or experience to the auction.
Not able to attend? No problem!
If you are unable to attend Festival of Seas but would like to support the gala, we invite you to join us in spirit – and with a donation toward the event’s fundraising efforts. Even if you are unable to attend the gala in person, you can still:
- sponsor the event
- donate an auction item
- donate now through the online platform
- offer a matching donation for the ‘fund a need’ to help encourage more donations!
All donations to this event support the ongoing projects and programmes at CCMI. Your support also allows us to respond to new challenges and opportunities as they arise. In this critical moment, your contributions to CCMI and Festival of Seas are more important than ever!
We appreciate your support as we work together to create a sustainable future for coral reefs.
Donate online today
CCMI is registered in the U.S. as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (ID# 22-3609293); in the UK (#1104009) and in the Cayman Islands (NP-3). U.S. donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. CCMI was awarded the 2025 Candid. Platinum Seal of Transparency.
Central Caribbean Marine Institute
345-948-1094
CCMI, Box 37 Little Cayman | Cayman Islands KY3-2501 CCMI
US Address: PO Box 1461 | Princeton, NJ 08542 US
