· Dylan Dreyer and Al Roker will Dive Into Whale and Coral Conservation Missions in Two Special Segments Sponsored by MSC Cruises
NEW YORK – August 12, 2026 — The 3rd Hour of TODAY announced this morning that it will travel to Alaska and the Bahamas to spotlight critical conservation work to protect marine environments in each destination. These segments are sponsored by MSC Cruises.
Dylan Dreyer will travel to Ketchikan, Alaska, where she will explore marine conservation organization ORCA’s ongoing whale conservation initiatives, including the research being captured aboard the MSC Poesia to help prevent vessel strikes. The segment will air Thursday, August 13, with Dylan live from Ketchikan.
Following two prior segments, Al Roker will head to Ocean Cay, Bahamas, to follow up on coral restoration efforts and the importance of preserving coral reef ecosystems. The segment will air in late November.
For the first time, TODAY viewers will get an exclusive discount code towards MSC Cruise bookings. Details will be shared following Thursday’s segment.
For more information on the shoots and sponsorship with MSC Cruises visit TODAY.com.
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About MSC Cruises
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.
A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
For more information visit MSC Cruises.
About TODAY
NBC’s TODAY is a morning show that seeks to inform, entertain, inspire, and set the agenda each day for Americans. The weekday show, co-anchored by Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin alongside Al Roker and Carson Daly, begins at 7am. The 3rd Hour of TODAY, co-hosted by Melvin, Roker, and Dylan Dreyer, airs at 9am, followed by TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle, co-hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones at 10am. On weekends, Saturday TODAY, anchored by Laura Jarrett, airs at 7am, and Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist starts at 8am.
