CBS TV Series the Visioneers to Feature Jamaica in October 4 Season Premiere
New York, New York- Jamaica will once again take center stage when the hit series The Visioneers with Zay Harding returns, featuring the island in its Season 2 premiere. The episode airs Saturday morning, October 4 on CBS as part of the “CBS WKND” educational/informational programming block (check local listings).
Zay Harding joins members of Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited in cleanup efforts at Kingston Harbour. (CREDIT- TJ YERKE)Produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) in an exclusive partnership with VoLo Foundation, The Visioneers with Zay Harding is a 30-minute weekly series hosted by international explorer and veteran adventure presenter Zay Harding. Each episode highlights innovative initiatives around the globe, led by scientists, engineers and everyday people, that offer real-world environmental solutions.
Harding and his crew traveled to Jamaica over the summer to document the work of the international nonprofit organization The Ocean Cleanup and local partner Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited. Together, the two organizations are spearheading the Kingston Harbour Cleanup Project, an ambitious effort to reduce domestic waste flowing into the island’s Kingston Harbour- the seventh largest natural harbour in the world.
In the episode, Harding interviews Erik Holbom, Operations Manager at the Netherlands-based Ocean Cleanup, and Jamaican Michael McCarthy, Managing Director of Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited. Together they discuss their shared mission of eliminating harmful plastic pollution from Kingston Harbour, as well as introduce their innovative solution- a floating fence called an “interceptor”, placed at the mouth of every drainage gully around the island of Jamaica wherever the gullies meet the ocean.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our viewers to see how Jamaica, often regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, is not only a paradise known for reggae music, rich cuisine and world-class athletes, but also a nation committed to preserving and enhancing its natural allure,” Harding said. “In fact, we were so inspired by our Jamaican experience that the island will be featured again in another later episode of Season 2. It’s exactly the kind of story I envisioned the series would showcase when I created it.”
Harding conceived the show with his high school friend David Vogel, a philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit VoLo Foundation. When Vogel expressed his desire to raise awareness about climate change issues, Harding- already an established TV and adventure travel host- suggested creating a series spotlighting visionary pioneers and engineers working toward a sustainable future. Their pilot episode attracted Hearst Media Production Group, whose longstanding relationship with CBS ultimately lead to the creation of the series.
A native of Hawaii, raised on the islands of Kauai and Oahu, Harding grew up immersed in the outdoors- a foundation that fueled his lifelong passion for exploration, storytelling and environmental stewardship. Over a 25-year career, he has traveled to all seven continents and built an impressive résumé across networks including Discovery, History Channel, PBS, The Travel Channel, Outdoor Channel, Men’s Journal, Norwegian Cruise Line, and now CBS.
The first season of The Visioneers with Zay Harding aired from April through September 2025. In addition to revisiting Jamaica later in Season 2, the series is expanding its coverage to a dozen U.S. states and international destinations including Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Kenya and the U.K.
