JC 21 RECAP

Positive Legacy would like to thank all the artists, guests and crew that were part of another incredible year on board Jam Cruise 21!

Day of Service

With a crew of almost 200 guests, artists and local community members, our team arrived and completely transformed Lighthouse Park in Belize City into a marine themed oasis. Blank walls were splashed with colorful marine flora and fauna. A stage area was created for local community events and the playground prepped for installation of new swing sets. We were joined by members of the local City government and two classes of local children currently studying science and the environment. The kids also got a chance to make their lasting mark in the park! The JC21 team was even featured on the local Belize City evening news, showing off to the whole community just what our teams can accomplish in just a few hours.

A delicious local meal was provided and, all the while we were entertained by local musicians from ‘Drums Not Guns’ and an amazing crew of Jam Cruise artists who serenaded us while we worked. Thanks as always to Matt Butler for making musical magic for our hard working teams! Thanks also to Ricky Giordano (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe), plus Karl Denson, Josh Schwartz, Brett McConnell, Aniana, Marcus Rezak, Greg Sanderson, Chris Brouwers, Noah Jones, Todd Kushnir, Erik Yates, Nat Keefe, Bryan Home, Ben Andrews, Jeff Coleman and Lucas Carlton who joined us for the music jam and celebration.

Alongside our local partner, Healthy Reefs for Healthy People, the completed project will provide educational opportunities for locals and tourists to learn about the 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Belize, about the Mesoamerican reef just off the coast, and ways we can all contribute to their health and well-being - leaving a legacy of community space and environmental education for years to come! 

Charity Auction

This year's auction and fundraising activities raised almost $30,000 to support Positive Legacy’s mission and partners. A huge shout out to Jonathan Grusauskas and Sammi Garett who performed as we closed out the auction. We also want to give an extra special thanks to all the wonderfully creative cruisers who donated their art, all the artists who took time to sign and donate items for the auction, as well as Josh Timmermans, Dave Vann and Jason Myers for donating their beautiful photography. And, most especially to all the event guests who continue to support our efforts to harness the power of music for good. None of this is possible without you!

Conscious Cruising

Thank you to all the Jam Cruisers who joined us in Conscious Cruising programming this year! 

The Greenwill Costume Exchange Program was a great success! Cruisers dropped off their costumes throughout the cruise, which were quickly swapped out with new ones each day. Our incredible community nurtured a culture of reuse and sustainability through their contributions. 

We loved hosting the Junk to Jewels Jam in our Headquarters on Day 2. With the foundation of upcycling, the craft taught cruisers how to use everyday trash to make treasures to adorn themselves and their home. 

It was also great to welcome Melanie McField, the Executive Director of Healthy Reefs for Healthy People, to share an incredibly informative talk about our oceans. Multiple cruisers joined us in learning about the Mesoamerican reef and what scientists are doing to come together and maintain, and hopefully save, the reefs for future generations.

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The Conscious Cruiser programming on Jam Cruise 2025 was truly a celebration of community, creativity, and sustainability, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant musical journey. From the upcycled art of the Junk to Jewels Jam to the thought-provoking talk on the Mesoamerican Reef, the programming was designed to inspire reflection and action. 

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As the ship sailed from one musical moment to the next, cruisers engaged in conversations, shared ideas, and crafted memories that will continue to resonate long after the music fades. We look forward to seeing how these efforts evolve, and we hope to keep the rhythm of change alive in future years, amplifying both the music and the mission for a better world.

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