CBO Marine Group

Founder/President/CEO shares details about the CBO Foundation's Marine Group

Introducing the CBO Foundation Marine Group Division

The launchpad for a diversified Non-profit ocean-focused economy in Hawaii

The oceans and marine life have a soul – and they have been calling out to us for decades for help. The Clear Blue Oceans Foundation (CBO Foundation), a Hawaiian 501 c(3) non-profit organization, has not only heard the ocean’s cry for help, it has developed an innovative Action Plan to address the core ocean plastic waste issue within the greater Hawaiian Islands as outlined below.

The Clear Blue Oceans Foundation Mission & Action Plan

In general, every hour, over 1,200 tons of plastic waste enters our oceans. That's like dumping 5,000 barrels of oil every hour, over 6.6 million gallons every day into them —choking marine life, polluting coral reefs, killing millions of sea birds and poisoning our food chain - fish. The ocean plastic packaging waste and debris issues, and their impacts to marine life and our remote tropical islands are rooted mainly in a lack of knowledge and understanding of this issue.

The CBO Foundation developed an Action Plan and formed its CBO Marine Group division to implement it. Under the plan they propose to build-out and operate three bold, interconnected set of ocean awareness initiatives that are designed to educate people about the ocean plastic waste issues and discover the impact this waste has on our remote islands, reefs, sea life, and our own health.

Along the way we will video stream directly from the impact zones to global audience to build a movement for change in the way people use and discard their plastic packaged products. This CBO Action Plan initiative will cost more than USD $3 billion dollars to fully build-out, will create over 1,700 good paying diverse jobs and an entire new maritime zero-emission cruise industry in Hawaii - incorporating these core assets:

CBO Cruise Lines: - Building 5 – custom designed 600+ foot U.S. built cruise ships – with 160 all suite cabins for up to 320 passengers,
CBO ECO Sailing: – Building 3 or more – 80 foot zero emission sailing catamarans with 4 luxury cabins for 8 maximum guests each,
CBO Expeditions: – Build a custom designed 400-foot – U.S. built dual-purpose cruise ship and research vessel to conduct waste recovery missions at remote Hawaiian Islands and coastal areas. Part of the CBO Foundation’s “Find Your Plastic Porpoise” initiative.

All cruises and sailing charters will be offered exclusively to our ClubZERO Rewards members - who allocate 15% of their monthly dues to help fund our initiatives long-term, along with our private and corporate donors.

The CBO Marine Center

Although no land has yet been secured on Maui for this project, and no guarantee can be given it will be available, The CBO Foundation goal is to lease the land and build its CBO Marine Center on a 14.3 acre vacant parcel located within the Kahului Harbor, on the Island of Maui (conceptual site design rendering below) so we can operate cost effectively, Our Founder prefers to build this base on Maui and employ Maui residents, however, if Maui rejects the project he has two alternate sites on the Island of Kauai and in Honolulu being considered as a back-up plan. The CBO Marine Center would include a number of diverse ocean-focused cruise businesses and those that support and grow food for them.

The CBO Marine Center would be more than another port project—it’s a launchpad for a new diversified ocean economy in Hawaii. . One that will operate as part of a non-profit organization with a focus on locals, not profits, and the potential of creating over 1,700 diverse Maui-based job opportunities among multiple verticals.

Project Highlights:

1) AgriVoltaic Farms: A division of our Founders the AngelPreneur Venture Group will lease 2 - two story metal buildings (200’ x 200’ = 40,000 SF per level), each with Bifacial Solar Roof panels to operate as vertical farms (160,000 sq ft total) producing fresh, local crops for cruise provisioning and island markets.

2) CBO Tropical Reef Research & Conservation Center: A two-story building (200' x 200' = 40,000 SF x 2 = 80,000 sf) will house the CBO Foundation’s aquaculture breeding labs, classrooms, research labs, and coral restoration efforts.

3) West Maui Resilience Center: One single story building (200’ x 200’ x 26’ tall 40,000 sf) will serve as the pre-construction warehouse for equipment, materials and emergency supply depot.

4) CBO Cruise Lines: An additional building (200’ x 100’ = 20,000 sf) for ship provisioning, with a cold storage freezer, as a critical logistics center for stocking all CBO vessels with food, water, gear, and eco-supplies.

5 Passenger Terminal: A 30,000 sq ft passenger terminal designed to accommodate 300 people in a clean embarkation/disembarkation with bathrooms, food and beverage facilities, and to host public education events or community meetings.

8) CBO Marine Group Headquarters: An 8,000 sf corporate office , housing the Groups planning, and workforce teams for all cruise-related operations, administrative, reservation staff and management.

Economic & Environmental Benefits to Maui

The CBO Marine Center would offer substantial added value to Maui in other ways. Mainly in millions of dollars in free marketing as ClubZERO members collectively promote the club model and Maui in general. To showcase their experiences, rewards and all of the values membership offers Here are just a few of the benefits

Projected Job Creation: Over 1,700 Maui jobs

Including roles in:

AgriVoltaic farming (200 jobs)
Coral reef science, aquarium management training, fish breeding & related aquaculture (60 jobs)
Zero-emission sailing and yacht hospitality (150 Jobs)
Cruise ship deck crews, engineers, provisioning and reservation specialists (1200+ Jobs)
Education, logistics, and administration (50 jobs)
Local shuttle, trucking and warehousing (60 jobs)
Disaster ReliefHUBS, emergency supply warehouse and management training

Local Benefits:

Significant investment in renewable energy and food security
Environmental stewardship through research, reef restoration, and debris removal
Year-round volunteer, training, and career pathways for Maui residents
Global recognition as a sustainability and clean-ocean innovation hub

This is Maui’s gateway to an ocean-positive future. One the world will be watching, and learning from. That will lead to millions of dollars in free ongoing marketing value to the Maui tourist sector.

CBO Cruise Lines: A New Way to Explore Hawaii

Our fleet of custom-built, 600+ foot U.S. built cruise ships will offer immersive, eco-conscious educational voyages across the main Hawaiian Islands. Featuring 160 all suite cabins with verandahs, along with most of the typical cruise ship offerings, including specialty restaurants, bars, virtual golf, spa, pools, and more. What it will not have is a casino, playground space for children (our cruises are for adult only guests over 18), no large showroom entertainment, but ample meeting space.

We are out to redefine private travel in Hawaii—blending comfort, conservation, luxury and cultural respect into every sailing. Our vessels will:

Depart from and return to the CBO Marine Center in Kahului Harbor, Maui
Have an all Hawaiian-based staff and crew of 120
160 all suite cabins for up to 320 guests per cruise
Hawaiian tropical themes, art and decor
Be designed for low-to-zero emissions operation
Tropical aquariums throughout interior to showcase reef life
Provide locally-sourced food grown in our own vertical farms and by local farmers
Feature educational programming, streamed to members when possible
Hawaiian Culture and historical information, exhibits and presentations
Reef-friendly excursions, and luxury amenities
They will support our larger ocean and marine life awareness mission through every guest booking

Proposed Schedule:

CBO Cruises will build a total of five identical ships by 2035 and proposes to offer:

Three ships on 7-night Hawaiian cruises roundtrip from Maui,
Two ships sailing 14-Night roundtrip Pacific voyages from Long Beach & San Francisco, California
Select 21-Night roundtrips from Seattle to Maui by way of Alaska in season.
Select 21- Night roundtrips to French Polynesia & Tahiti to offer diversification
Private charter for corporate conventions with proper planning

Booking & Launch Timeline:

Cruises begin late 2029 or early 2030, pending ClubZERO membership goals
Reservations open 18 months in advance starting early 2028, prioritized by membership seniority

CBO ECO-Sailing: A Voyage Like No Other

For the adventure seeking traveler or experienced sailors, CBO ECO-Sailing will introduce a new and exclusive way to explore the Hawaiian Islands aboard our fleet of three custom built Sunreef 80 ECO sailing catamarans - luxury, all-electric, hydrogen-supported vessels designed for silent, emission-free cruising. - These ultra-sustainable yachts are designed to accommodate eight adult guests across four luxurious cabins, on a fully crewed, and curated for an unforgettable experience. Sail as a group or with other Members, with 18 months advance reservations offered starting in mid 2026/

What Awaits:

Exotic 7-night island-hopping expeditions throughout the Hawaiian Islands
Access to remote, pristine beaches rarely seen by tourists
Immersive marine awareness experiences with knowledgeable staff and crew
Gourmet meals and beverages included (with specialty options available at extra cost)
Weekly rate: $52,000 per yacht, per week or ~$6,500 per guest ($13,000 per Cabin) less specialty food, beverage or gratuities

Booking & Launch Timeline

First charters begin early 2028, pending ClubZERO membership goals
Second and third yachts are planned for 2029 launch
Reservations open 18 months in advance starting mid 2026, prioritized by membership seniorit

CBO Expeditions: Island & Coastal Debris Recovery Missions

"Find Your Plastic Porpoise" as a Volunteer or Cruise Guest

Under the CBO Foundation’s “Find Your Plastic Porpoise” initiative, the CBO Marine Group intends to build and operate a 413-ft dual cruise and research vessel. Once built, it will conduct 3 and 6-week remote island and coastal clean-up missions within the greater Hawaiian Islands. This ship will have a crew of 60, staterooms for up to 50 paid volunteers, and 60 guest suites (cabins) for those who want to go along on an exotic adventure to remote destinations/

Our voyages will be optimized for fuel efficiency, environmental impact, and smooth cruising, ensuring both passengers and crew enjoy a safe and comfortable trip. More importantly, they will help address the ever-growing plastic waste issues in a small way saving countless seabirds and marine life that may otherwise perish.

Volunteer Missions (Earn & Become a CBO OceanPreneur)

Ship: 413-ft dual passenger/cargo vessel (based on Aranui 5 sailing Tahiti)
50 cabins reserved for volunteers (must be paid ClubZERO members)
3-week minimum to 6-week maximum coastal clean-up missions (May join more than one mission)
Paid $500/week + free room, food, and $100 in weekly ClubZERO Reward Credits
Required participation in clean-up efforts on land or sea while at destination

Clean-Up Cruises (Unique Cruise Experience & Contribute at Will)

60 cabins for ClubZERO members, Donors or mission Sponsors
$1,500 donation per week, per person (double occupancy - $3,000 per cabin)
3-week minimum to 6-week maximum immersive cruises + beach clean-up excursions
Educational programs, reef tours, and exclusive experiences
Visit destinations few ever see and experience the ultimate island getaway

Annual Voyage Plan

2 six-week missions (12 weeks) to Marshall Islands & Johnson Atoll
11 three-week missions (33 weeks) Destinations Throughout Greater Hawaiian Islands
7 weeks off for maintenance and crew holidays December to mid-January

Why ClubZERO Members Get First Access

ClubZERO members help fund the CBO Foundation initiatives through a fixed 15% allocation of their dues monthly. If we reach our targeted membership goals, this could represent over $180 million in ongoing funding annually. Those funds combined with our private and corporate donor contributions, mission and initiative sponsorships, will ensure our long-term efforts to driving change in the way our members and the general public use and discard plastic packaging waste. They will also share important messages and videos with their own social followers.

The first to join ClubZERO Rewards will earn priority access based on membership seniority (start date)to:

Clean-up cruise bookings (CBO Cruise Line & CBO Expeditions)
Volunteer mission sign-ups (Waste recovery missions)
Private Yacht charter reservations (CBO ECO-Sailing)
Member seniority-based trip selections
Volunteers earn OceanPreneur status and rewards, gear, and exclusive events

Sponsor & Donor Opportunities

Help your customers “Find Their Plastic Porpoise” by becoming part of the movement to heal our oceans while gaining recognition and measurable impact among them and our members. Donors of under $5,000 annually will be known as AngelFish, o

Annual Sponsor Tiers

AngelFish: – $500 to $5,000 annually (website listing)
Reef Guardian – $5,001 to 25,000 annually
Name listing on our supporter wall, website with logo and annual mission video.
Reef Guardian – $25,001 to 99,999 annually
Includes name/logo on support vessel, VIP cruise invitation, and mission briefings.
BigKatuna Partner – $100,000 and up annually
Prominent logo placement, executive advisory updates, and cruise package for two. Permanent plaque aboard our flagship, executive naming rights to gear or missions, and VIP status for life.

Benefits for All Sponsors

Tax-deductible donation receipts
Regular mission updates with media packages
Access to crew interviews, reports, and annual data dashboards
Co-branded marketing opportunities with global visibility
Early invitations to fundraising galas and clean-up events
Product Placement opportunities with the AngelPreneur Webseries

Corporate and individual donors welcome. Inquire to us through the contact page to align your brand with bold ocean impact.

FAQs

Q: What if I can't volunteer but want to help?
A: You can join a Clean-Up Cruise or simply become a monthly ClubZERO member—10% of every dollar supports the Marine Group and our initiatives.

Q: Can I bring my family on the cruise?
A: no! Clean-Up Cruises are not family-friendly, and designed for adults only due to their remote destinations. Volunteers must be 18+ and able to work.

Q: When will the ship launch?
A: Our first clean-up missions begin on Hawaiian shores in late 2026. The full ship launches by 2029.

Q: Will the plastic be recycled?
A: Our aim is to build a Hawaii-based Plastic2Power (P2P) processing plant to convert recovered plastic into fuel and then power within Hawaii. P2P is a GridZero Venture Fund business that ClubZERO member dues also help fund.

Q: When can I reserve a yacht charter?
A: Reservations will open in late 2026 for late 2027–2028 launch, with priority given to ClubZERO member seniority.

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