Cruise tourism with an eye for nature, can that be combined? We think so, with the right efforts! Many shipping companies are already doing their best to reduce their emissions.

Sea cruises:

This month, at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, the first piece of steel was cut from the second LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruises' fleet. It marks the official start of construction of the shipping company's most environmentally friendly ship to date. She will be equipped with some of the newest and most advanced technologies and solutions to minimise her impact on the environment. The MSC Euribia will enter service in June 2023, becoming MSC Cruises' 22nd ship.

Superyachts

But superyachts also participate in this environmental friendliness! REV Ocean is a research and expedition vessel (REV) and superyacht built by VARD shipyards in Tulcea, Romania. 

183 metres long and with 17,440 gross tonnes, she is the longest motor yacht in the world and the second largest yacht by volume of any type, after Fulk Al Salamah . Owned and operated REV Ocean is the flagship of the REV Ocean initiative of Norwegian billionaire businessman Kjell Inge Røkke . She is purpose-built for scientific charter and environmental research missions. Its hybrid TIER III propulsion system allows a fully electric mode at eleven knots when the yacht is collecting samples. 

River barges

River cruise company AmaWaterways was proud to announce last year that 18 river cruise ships in its European fleet have achieved the prestigious Green Award certification. The AmaKristina was previously the first AmaWaterways ship to receive this certificate. 18 river ships have been recognised for leading safety, quality and environmental performance.The Green Award programme is an independent accreditation process for ocean-going vessels, inland waterway vessels and river cruise ships. The Green Award certificate is a seal of approval for ships with high safety and environmental standards. To earn this award, river cruise ships are assessed based on the environmental impact of engines, fuel consumption, waste and maintenance, pollution prevention and more.

But of course: Every passenger can do their bit to make their journey more environmentally friendly.Simple things like recycling and not wasting food on board and reusing towels are great ways to help. Remember, many small steps can make a
big change.