United Nations Sustainable Development Goals & Cruising

Ensure the health & well-being of ship passengers and crew by:

Introducing revolutionary disinfection technology and stringent sanitation procedures
Installing medical-grade air purification systems
Performing enhanced pre-boarding health screenings for passengers and crew
Providing a safe, supportive, and healthy environment for the crew
Increasing medical teams, resources, and capabilities onboard ships
Adding enhanced health & safety training for the crew

Demonstrate destination stewardship and promote sustainable tourism by:

Building positive entrepreneurial relationships with local communities
Promoting local businesses to support the economy
Collaborating with tour operators and local government to craft excursions that respect indigenous heritage, natural settings, and wildlife
Maintaining and promoting the social, economic, and environmental integrity of cruise destinations
Creating a responsible supply chain and promoting fair business practices

Promote gender equality and uphold human rights by:

Empowering women to “take the helm” in a male-dominated industry
Providing equal employment, professional development, and career opportunities
Ending all forms of discrimination based on gender, ethnic and cultural background, religion, age, sexual orientation, political view, or functional ability

Reduce waste and advance sustainable practices by:

Preserve freshwater resources and reduce water consumption by:

Equipping ships with Advanced Wastewater
Treatment Systems that exceed international regulations
Using state-of-the-art technology and onboard awareness to reduce water consumption
Producing their own fresh water from seawater through desalination and eco-friendly purification technologies
Using water-efficient equipment in kitchens and laundry facilities

Take action to increase environmental conservation by:

Educating guests and spreading environmental awareness through onboard lectures, activities, and citizen science projects
Involving the scientific community to drive research
Conducting ongoing environmental impact studies
Implementing advanced training programs for crew and Environmental Officers
Continuing to invest in advanced technology to protect oceans, marine life, and air quality

Reduce ship emissions and conserve energy by:

Investing in clean energy and alternate power sources including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), hybrid-electric capabilities, and battery power
Reducing emissions with Advanced Emissions Purification (AEP) systems
Designing ships with improved hull performance to increase energy efficiency
Adding features such as tinted windows; LED lighting; optimized heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Continuing to invest in new technologies to offset carbon emissions
Fitting ships with electrical shore power connections to use while in port

Protect and restore fragile marine ecosystems by:

Reducing pollution with state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities
Banning or significantly reducing single-use plastics onboard and ashore
Maintaining the strictest policies regarding discharge into the sea
Monitoring the oceans and sharing real-time results with scientists
Sourcing sustainable, wild-caught seafood to serve onboard

Embrace and value diversity and inclusion by:

Ending all forms of discriminations based on gender, ethnic and cultural background, religion, age, sexual orientation, political view or functional ability
Providing equal employment, professional development, and career opportunities for staff and crew, both onboard and shoreside

Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals by:

Developing strategic partnerships with suppliers and not-for-profit organizations that support ocean conservation, a healthier planet, and sustainable tourism
Building partnerships that contribute towards the social and economic development of regions they visit
Continuing to seek global alliances with partners dedicated to conservation, sustainability, and social good