The cruise lines depend on the oceans so it is only right
that they oblige to environmental practices which help preserve the marine
environment. Here are some recent initiatives that confirm that commitment.
Royal Caribbean has pledged to eliminate plastic straws by
the end of 2018. The line will ask guests to use paper straws instead of
plastic, according to its Save the Waves program. The cruise line also plans to
remove other plastic items, such as bags, cups and condiment packets, at the
start of 2019.
Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain stated,
“Healthy oceans are vital to the success of our company. For
over 25 years, our Save the Waves program has guided us to reduce, reuse, and
recycle everything we can."
Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that it
has partnered with Ocean Conservancy. The company will join Ocean Conservancy’s
Trash Free Seas Alliance, actively working toward solutions that will mitigate
plastic waste entering the ocean. Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. said, “We are excited to lead the cruise
industry by joining the Trash Free Seas Alliance® and support Ocean
Conservancy’s vision of a world with waterways, beaches and oceans free of
plastic waste.”
Although Halloween is months away, Disney Cruise Line is
already planning for it’s not so scary Halloween celebrations onboard its ships
this coming fall. The festivities include lively entertainment and elaborate
décor, including The Pumpkin Tree, which magically transforms throughout the
cruise.
