Cruising and the Environment

More ships are going green to protect our oceans. In an effort to minimize all types of pollution at sea, the cruise lines have installed state-of-the-art environmental equipment onboard their vessels. This equipment includes: grinders for food and product waste, separators for galley products and recycling, crushers for glass, aluminum and cardboard materials; incinerators for food, cardboard, paper and other waste by-products; and sophisticated engine room equipment to reduce or eliminate liquid discharge.

The non-profit Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is North America’s largest cruise industry organization, representing the interests of 24 member lines. CLIA member lines and their employees are firmly committed to eliminating all forms of pollution through improved environmental policies, procedures, and technology. These measures are not only intended to ensure compliance with the stringent domestic and international laws that govern shipboard operations; they are vital to preserving the waters on which they sail.