News and Articles about sustainability measures taken and environment-friendly approaches fostered by global cruise lines and port authorities.
Havila Voyages has partnered with Ocean Bottle to offer a branded reusable bottle across its coastal fleet, with each purchase funding collection of 11.4kg of ocean-bound plastic and supporting the company’s single-use plastic reduction efforts.
Aurora Expeditions has opened its 2028 Northern Hemisphere season, adding seven new Cultural Expeditions alongside Polar and Discovery voyages, with 29 departures across 20 countries and territories aboard Douglas Mawson and Sylvia Earle during 2028.
Marine Mammal Observer Maria Snell has joined MSC Poesia in Alaska through MSC Cruises’ partnership with ORCA, conducting research into whale-vessel interactions while supporting guest education, responsible tourism guidance and future operational training protocols.
HX Expeditions has published its 2025 ESG Report, introducing an ESRS-informed sustainability roadmap to 2030, with updated targets across emissions, science, nature, community partnerships and destination-level impact reporting.
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled Mangrove Bay, a new pool area and refreshed brand identity for Isla Tropicale in Roatán, adding 48,000 square feet of guest space and new leisure facilities.
The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions have selected six Arctic research projects for the 2026 Visiting Scientist Program, with studies taking place aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution.
MSC Cruises has secured independent verification and flag state recognition of measured methane emissions for FuelEU Maritime compliance on MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia, providing verified methane-slip figures below the FuelEU default.
MSC Group has introduced Sandy Cay, a new private island retreat beside Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. Opening in 2028, it will offer MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests an intimate and serene island experience.
Carnival Corporation has launched a multi-year partnership with Conservation International to restore Caribbean mangrove ecosystems, supporting coastal protection, biodiversity and local livelihoods through conservation, community engagement and sustainable business initiatives.
In a world-first for the expedition cruise industry, Aurora Expeditions has partnered with the Thermal Imaging of Polar Ice (TIPI) project to launch a groundbreaking citizen science initiative. Guests aboard the line’s three vessels will now use thermal technology to visualize and record data on polar ice melt, contributing to vital long-term climate research.
