Sustainability Realized
Cruise lines are implementing environmental practices to conserve energy and protect the water in which they travel to reach corporate sustainability goals . New ships are powered by a combination of liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) and fuel cell technology that dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions and represents a significant step forward in the industry ’ s continuous improvement in environmental responsibility .
Among their initiatives :
• Optimized itinerary planning to reduce distances and maximize fuel efficiency
• Energy-efficient appliances , lights , windows & doors
• Bans on single-use plastics
• Thoughtfully sourced food
• Advanced wastewater purification to treat and clean water on board
• Emissions treatment for exhaust gas
• Local electricity dockside to reduce need for onboard generators
Expanded Itineraries
Among the myriad reasons for the popularity of cruising is the opportunity to cover a lot of ground from the safety and convenience of a sumptuous stateroom . Unpack once , let the captain do the driving and spend your days exploring undiscovered areas . Many itineraries now stay in port overnight , allowing you time to really dive into the destinations .
Norse cruise line , Hurtigruten , whose name means “ the fast route ,” has been ferrying people and goods to remote Norwegian communities from Bergen to Kirkenes for nearly 130 years . Travelers still seek out Hurtigruten to see Norway ’ s famed fjords , idyllic fishing villages and hopefully the northern lights , but new routes now stretch to Africa ’ s west coast , Antarctica , the Galápagos Islands , Greenland and Svalbard .
Antarctica
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