Category: Sustainability
Carnival Corporation Lights the Way for Solar Energy at Port of Barcelona
Carnival Corporation today announced solar panel installations are underway for two of its Port of Barcelona cruise terminals. The roof-mounted solar panels, a first for the port, can supply more than 100% of the energy needed to power daily operations Read More …
Escape-worthy Destinations to Save on Shoulder Season Travel
This fall travel season, it’s time to escape and embrace shoulder season when crowds are thinner, and prices are at their most attractive. According to Expedia’s research, the week of October 20th is the cheapest time to travel. International average Read More …
New Amadeus River Ship On The Way
Amadeus River Cruises has announced the addition of a new ship, Amadeus Amara, set to debut in July 2025 on the Danube, highlighting it as the most sustainable vessel in its fleet. Featuring lightweight construction and a shallow draft for Read More …
Carnival Supports Program Benefiting Alaska
Aboard Carnival Miracle in Juneau, Carnival Cruise Line announced a contribution toward a more sustainable future in Alaska with a $50,000 donation to the Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund (ACRF). The donation was made as a result of a partnership between the Carnival shore excursions Read More …
Cruise Line Tests More Biofuel Alternatives
In the port of Rotterdam on September 5, 2024 AIDA Cruises refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship Read More …
Wind-Powered Cargo Vessel Visits Port Canaveral
The MV Canopée, the world’s first hybrid propulsion commercial cargo vessel made its inaugural U.S. visit to Port Canaveral. The specially designed Ro-Ro (roll on- roll off) delivered the European Service Module (ESM-3) module, which will fly on the NASA SLS Artemis-III Read More …
Celebrate Environmental Awareness Month with Aurora Expeditions
September is National Environmental Awareness Month, acting as a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect our planet. Australian-owned, B Corp-certified expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions has long been a leader in eco-friendly practices. As one of the first operators to become Read More …
Viking Expands China Offering with New Voyages In 2025
Viking® (www.viking.com) announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access to Japanese and Chinese guests, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025. The new voyages range from 15 to 22 days and explore iconic destinations in China, including Shanghai, Read More …
Happy Labor Day – Flight Attendants Go On Strike
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted with an overwhelming 99.99% approval for strike authorization, with over 90% of the membership participating. This vote, which took place across various airports with informational pickets, Read More …