Over a decade ago, Crystal Cruises launched the “You Care, We Care” volunteerism program, which provides all guests and crew the opportunity to participate in a complimentary organized volunteer excursion on most sailings. All arrangements, including costs and transportation, are taken care of so that you can focus on getting directly involved in worthwhile causes. Some of this past year's experiences included feeding the elderly at Mercy Kitchen in Belize, participating in tree-planting conservation efforts to shelter the yellow-eyed penguins of Dunedin, New Zealand, and preparing food and creating ceramic artwork with the disabled at the Pio Monte della Misericordia Sorrento, Italy.