Whet Foundation

About

WHET FOUNDATION

Whet Foundation is a Florida based 501C3 organization and sister of Whet Travel, a progressive travel company that was formed in 2004 to meet the unique travel needs of music charters, large groups and young professionals.

Mission

We strive to excite the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation.

Vision

Whet Foundation was conceived to develop the leaders of tomorrow through programs and initiatives centered on positive involvement in the community, and in one’s self. By completing the goals set forth by the Whet Foundation through its programs & initiatives, youth participants can earn exciting experiences granted by Whet Foundation. Whet Foundation programs and initiatives are offered to deserving children in South Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico.

INITIATIVES

DESTINATION DONATION

The Groove Cruise Miami 2026 Whet Foundation Destination Donation volunteer experience will directly benefit children in need in the Bahamas.

By joining Whet Foundation’s mission, you’ll help support Ranfurly Homes for Children and the Boys & Girls Club of The Bahamas by providing essentials such as toiletries, food, clothing, school supplies, and more—items that are vital for the children’s education and overall well-being.

Ranfurly Homes for Children is dedicated to offering comprehensive care for displaced children facing challenges such as loss of parents, separation, abuse, abandonment, illness, or other difficult circumstances. Their mission is to protect children’s rights while providing a stable, loving environment. Through education, counseling, and mentoring, Ranfurly Homes helps guide these children through adolescence and prepare them for adulthood and independence.

The Boys & Girls Club of The Bahamas delivers school programs that create safe, positive spaces for youth. Their programs help children improve academically, engage with strong role models, and develop the confidence and leadership skills they need to thrive.

Captains joining GC Miami 2026 are encouraged to bring the requested donations listed. Attendees will also have the opportunity to volunteer by delivering the donations to the children and participating in activities like art and music. Many volunteers describe the Whet Foundation Destination Donation as the highlight of their cruise.

Sign up to volunteer for Destination Donation through your Whet Travel starting October 3rd through December 12th, 2025.

INITIATIVES

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Celebration of Life will be hosted to celebrate our loved ones no longer with us. The celebration consists of a biodegradable wreath and biodegradable note cards, where participants have the opportunity to share their story, write a message to their loved ones and put their message in the wreath to be thrown overboard. In many cultures the ocean is one of the primary factors that made life possible on earth. Sending off the departed into the ocean symbolizes the end of physical life and the beginning of spiritual rebirth.

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MENTAL HEALTH TALKS & WORKSHOPS

When The Music Stops is a nonprofit and community that supports emotional and mental health through music, connection, and love. We have partnered with When The Music Stops to facilitate mental health talks covering topics like meditation, maintaining balance, recognizing symptoms, and the power of journaling. Join us for the following When The Music Stops mental health talks and workshops abroad Groove Cruise Miami 2026: Music, Mental Health, and Meaning Artist Panel, The Keys to Happiness Workshop, and The Power of Authentic Connection.

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MUSIC INDUSTRY PANELS

Neon Owl is a community focused on bridging the gap between music and philanthropy focused on inspiring others to live their most authentic, creative, and passionate life. We have teamed up with Neon Owl to bring you exclusive artist-hosted panels, offering valuable insights into the electronic dance music industry. Immerse yourself in the exclusive panels scheduled aboard Groove Cruise Miami 2026: Mindset of an Artist - Creating Longevity in the Music Business, Behind the Artist, and a Demo Listening Party featuring top artists from the lineup.

• Mindset of an Artist - Creating Longevity in the Music Business: A panel talk on developing a strong mindset and healthy habits for artists to create a lasting career and endure tough challenges navigating the industry. This talk will be a combination of the artists sharing their stories, answering questions, sharing tips on mindsets and habits that attendees can take away.

• Behind the Artists - From Management, Event Curators, Talent Buyers, to Record Labels: A panel talk curated to cover all the other roles within the music industry ranging from artist management, event curators, promoters, talent buyers, booking agents to record labels.

• Demo Listening Party & Feedback Session: A demo listening party and feedback session where demos submitted by attendees will be pre-listened to and pre-selected by the Neon Owl team. Feedback panelists of artists will feedback each track in front of the submittee attending Groove Cruise. Stay tuned on how to submit your demo!

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BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCE RAFFLE

Enter to win an exclusive backstage experience for you and a friend for your favorite Groove Cruise Artist during one set of the cruise! Three (3) winners will be selected and notified via email after ticket sales end. Each $10.00 donation earns you one entry. Maximum 10 entries per Captain. All proceeds directly benefit the Whet Foundation.

To enter, you may purchase tickets through your Whet Travel account under “Whet Foundation” when booking your reservation, up until December 12, 2025, at 8:59 PM PT / 11:59 PM ET.

ENTER BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCE RAFFLE

INITIATIVES

Destination Donation

Whet Travel gives back to each destination visited through the Whet Foundation program, Destination Donation. Everyone on the ship will be asked to bring school supplies, clothing and other items generally for an orphanage or a local charity that works with underprivileged children. Many of the volunteers rate their Whet Foundation experience as the highlight of their cruise.
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The Groove Cruise Miami 2026 Whet Foundation Destination Donation volunteer experience will directly benefit children in need in the Bahamas.
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By joining Whet Foundation’s mission, you’ll help support Ranfurly Homes for Children and the Boys & Girls Club of The Bahamas by providing essentials such as toiletries, food, clothing, school supplies, and more—items that are vital for the children’s education and overall well-being.
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Ranfurly Homes for Children is dedicated to offering comprehensive care for displaced children facing challenges such as loss of parents, separation, abuse, abandonment, illness, or other difficult circumstances. Their mission is to protect children’s rights while providing a stable, loving environment. Through education, counseling, and mentoring, Ranfurly Homes helps guide these children through adolescence and prepare them for adulthood and independence.
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The Boys & Girls Club of The Bahamas delivers school programs that create safe, positive spaces for youth. Their programs help children improve academically, engage with strong role models, and develop the confidence and leadership skills they need to thrive.
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Captains joining GC Miami 2026 are encouraged to bring the requested donations listed. Attendees will also have the opportunity to volunteer by delivering the donations to the children and participating in activities like art and music. Many volunteers describe the Whet Foundation Destination Donation as the highlight of their cruise.

INITIATIVES

Community Captains

We identify students in our local South Florida community who exude leadership traits and share in our Whet mentality to engage peers in unique, exciting ways. These students complete educational criteria throughout the school year, which promote personal development and entrepreneurial spirit.The program concludes with an entrepreneurship competition, prizing the best concept with a family cruise sponsored by Whet Travel & Whet Foundation partners.

INITIATIVES

Mental Health Awareness

Whet Foundation creates its own programs and collaborates with mental health organizations to curate uplifting panels and workshops aboard its cruises as well as engaging online discussions. These sessions have an emphasis on maintaining balance, recognizing symptoms, preventing suicide, meditation and other tools and practicing journaling. The ultimate goal is to create a supportive, caring, and connected community.

INITIATIVES

Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life is hosted to celebrate our loved ones no longer with us. The celebration consist of a biodegradable wreath and biodegradable note cards, where participants have the opportunity to share their story, write a message to their loved ones and put their message in the wreath to be thrown overboard. In many cultures the ocean is one of the primary factors that made life possible on earth. Sending off the departed into the ocean symbolizes the end of physical life and the beginning of spiritual rebirth. With the written notes to loved ones, this allows all present to participate and share in this moving experience. It symbolizes a farewell and an opportunity for closure and healing.

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Ocean Conservation

Our Ocean Conservation initiative aims to raise awareness and provide financial support for research, conservation, and protection efforts for our precious oceans. We organize Ocean Awareness Events, offering immersive experiences, world-class entertainment, and bucket list activities. Our objective is to educate and inspire people while generating funds to support the ongoing preservation of our oceans. After all, we believe that no ocean means no life!

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INITIATIVES

Covid Relief Foundation

In 2020, the Whet Foundation launched it’s COVID-19 Relief Fund through the Groove Cruise Virtual Sail Always live streams on twitch and have since accumulated over 9 million minutes watched and 1 million live views; this massive support raised over $50,000 for those facing hardships due to COVID-19 and was able to send over 250 relief grants and donate hundreds of face shields to multiple hospitals in South Florida.

INITIATIVES

Destination Donation

The Destination Donation initiative strives to positively affect deserving children in the destinations in which the clients of Whet Travel visit. The Whet Foundation organizes a trip where clients can volunteer to visit underprivileged children in underprivileged areas aiming to make a tangible difference in each and every one of their lives by providing them with essential items, and engaging in interactive activities. Many of the volunteers rate their Whet Foundation experience as the highlight of their cruise.

INITIATIVES

Community Captains

We identify students in our local South Florida community who exude leadership traits and share in our Whet mentality to engage peers in unique, exciting ways. These students complete educational criteria throughout the school year, which promote personal development and entrepreneurial spirit.The program concludes with an entrepreneurship competition, prizing the best concept with a family cruise sponsored by Whet Travel & Whet Foundation partners.

INITIATIVES

Ocean Conservation

Our Ocean Conservation initiative aims to raise awareness and provide financial support for research, conservation, and protection efforts for our precious oceans. We organize Ocean Awareness Events, offering immersive experiences, world-class entertainment, and bucket list activities. Our objective is to educate and inspire people while generating funds to support the ongoing preservation of our oceans. After all, we believe that no ocean means no life!

Coming Soon- 2024 Wavemakers

Learn More

INITIATIVES

Mental Health Awareness

Whet Foundation creates its own programs and collaborates with mental health organizations to curate uplifting panels and workshops aboard its cruises as well as engaging online discussions. These sessions have an emphasis on maintaining balance, recognizing symptoms, preventing suicide, meditation and other tools and practicing journaling. The ultimate goal is to create a supportive, caring, and connected community.

INITIATIVES

Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life is hosted to celebrate our loved ones no longer with us. The celebration consist of a biodegradable wreath and biodegradable note cards, where participants have the opportunity to share their story, write a message to their loved ones and put their message in the wreath to be thrown overboard. In many cultures the ocean is one of the primary factors that made life possible on earth. Sending off the departed into the ocean symbolizes the end of physical life and the beginning of spiritual rebirth. With the written notes to loved ones, this allows all present to participate and share in this moving experience. It symbolizes a farewell and an opportunity for closure and healing.

INITIATIVES

Covid Relief Foundation

In 2020, the Whet Foundation launched it’s COVID-19 Relief Fund through the Groove Cruise Virtual Sail Always live streams on twitch and have since accumulated over 9 million minutes watched and 1 million live views; this massive support raised over $50,000 for those facing hardships due to COVID-19 and was able to send over 250 relief grants and donate hundreds of face shields to multiple hospitals in South Florida.