We're closing in on our goal for this round of crowdfunding, to complete our Founders Club community of 500 like-minded individuals. As of Sunday, October 20, we have 370 investors onboard at the Founders Club level (or higher), leaving only 130 openings.

With so few opportunities remaining to experience the full benefits of our Founders Club, we want to give top priority to those of you here on Republic who invested early, at less than the Founders Club level of $500, and to our Followers.

Some of you who invested early are only a few hundred dollars away from enjoying the full range of Founders Club benefits. To recap the key benefits as listed under Deal Terms on our campaign page: cruise credits for your first cruise equal to your investment; sports and spa credits for every voyage, priority booking, cabin upgrades (when available), special events (sail away parties) and onboard discounts. .

In addition to the perks/privileges listed, you will automatically become part of our advisory board helping to design the ideal cruise experience, tailored to your taste. And we hope you will become an Ambassador for the brand.

As we continue to receive coverage in the international news and make headlines here at home, we anticipate reaching our 500 member limit well before the close of this campaign. If you are already a Founders Club member (or about to become one), thank you! If you are an early investor or one of our 630+ Followers and still deciding, we urge you to come onboard now, before the opportunity sails away.