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New Royal Caribbean Galveston Cruise Terminal Is Zero-Energy Facility
Royal Caribbean Group’s new Galveston terminal is the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. This makes the terminal, which will be used by the company’s Royal Caribbean International brand, the first LEED Zero Energy facility in the world.
MSC Cruises Introduces The Future Of Cruising With MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa represents the future of cruising as the world’s largest environmentally focused passenger cruise ship. On top of ground-breaking advances in the reduction of emissions and energy efficiency, the LNG-powered ship paves the way toward the uptake of carbon-neutral synthetic and other alternative fuels.
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Holland America Becomes Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska Seafood
Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
Royal Caribbean Group 2021 Seastainability Report
Royal Caribbean Group released its 2021 sustainability report, providing an update on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and activities across its three brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
Hurtigruten Group Launches ESG Report
Hurtigruten Group opens its books on emissions and social responsibility and commits to science-based targets in its new ESG report. The report offers an in-depth review of Hurtigruten Group’s path towards sustainable travel in the future.
Virgin Voyages Releases First Brand Impact Report
Virgin Voyages shared its first brand impact report, documenting how the cruise line plans to deliver on its promises of delivering one of the best holidays at sea while making a positive difference for people and the planet.
