Sustainability

Rascal Voyages just launched its newest cruise in which guests learn about coral reefs, and even participate in conserving these precious and endangered marine systems. The 5-day conservation voyage explores …

Hurtigruten, a cruise line always on the cutting edge of sustainability, has revealed its updated plans for its Sea Zero project, which features a zero-emissions ship scheduled to launch in …

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has unveiled plans to debut a new luxury ship on the Amazon in early 2027. The vessel is the company’s first newbuild since 2020 …

Brightline rail service is working hand in hand with the Everglades Foundation to save the Florida wetlands. The ecology-minded fast-train company is offering educational materials in all their stations, letting …

As more people notice the threat wasteful consumerism poses to our planet, the definition of luxury is changing — especially in the tourism industry. The old mindset (expense equals “class”) …

Aurora Expeditions has achieved the milestone of becoming a Certified B Corporation, a certification that shows that a business has upheld strict standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and …

Aurora Expeditions has announced new dining plans that align with its Sustainability in Action Program.This Antarctic season, travelers aboard Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle will enjoy new options from Aurora’s …

Royal Caribbean announced that Symphony of the Seas has become the first ship in the maritime industry to successfully test and use biofuel blends as a fuel source.  The company …

MSC Cruises has released its 2022 Sustainability Report today, sharing the cruise lines’ environmental and social operations advancements. MSC Cruises’ 64-page report outlines the cruise lines’ accomplishments, such as reductions in …

The private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, owned by MSC Cruises, has received the designation of a “Hope Spot” by Mission Blue. This recognition comes from the non-profit organization …

PONANT is beginning the development of a uniquely designed ocean vessel, driving its transition toward carbon neutrality. Through the work of its R&D team, the company has created a concept …

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has unveiled its next expansion phase for its Shore Power Plan. MSC cruise ships will be able to utilize shoreside charging stations in 15 new ports …

Guests aboard Holland America Line’s “Alaska Up Close” cruise will be fully immersed in the local Alaskan culture through specially-crafted onboard programming, sea-to-table dining opportunities, and acclaimed shore excursions. The …

Initially announced in March 2022, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans to build its first zero-emission vessel. The “Sea Zero” project has become the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship. Hurtigruten Norway, alongside …

This summer, Royal Caribbean Group will be at the forefront of using alternative fuel when Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas depart in Europe …

Following the success of the first Global Youth Tourism Summit held in Sorrento, Italy, in 2022, the MSC Foundation has partnered with UNWTO to provide several educational courses related to …

1. Northern Exposures. Iñupiaq photographer Brian Adams and Anchorage Museum Director Julie Decker take readers on an Arctic tour in I Am Inuit. This collection of vivid portraits and personal …

Celebrity Cruises’ new Edge Series ship will advance the cruise industry’s use of alternative fuels with tri-fueled engines. The ship is the culmination of efforts by its parent company, Royal …

The MSC Cruise Division has just taken a giant step toward its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050: They’ve launched MSC World Europa and are looking …

High-Speed Hybrid ShipsVisitors to London — and citizens of the U.K. capital city — now have a new way to cruise quickly to sites up and down the Thames aboard …