Hurricane Sandy affected cruise goers both on land and at sea. Image: Condé Nast Traveller

The world’s largest cruise company has pledged USD$2 million to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Four charities have been allocated the funds: the Robin Hood Relief Fun will receive USD$1 million; Habitat for Humanity will receive USD$500,000 and Save the Children and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City will receive USD$250,000 each.

“Super Storm Sandy was one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history and on behalf of the 90,000 global employees of Carnival Corporation & plc we are pleased to provide this financial support to those who were affected by the storm,” Carnival Corporation & plc chairman and CEO Micky Arison said.