Sustainable Cruising

Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot
Destinations

On board Ponant at the world’s most inaccessible destination

In an age where it feels like there’s nothing left to discover, Le Commandant Charcot’s reminds us that the world still has its mysteries.

WORDS BY Alice Williams . Sep 25 2024
Anthem of the Seas arrives in Southampton
News

Charting a greener course: How the cruise industry sails against climate change

Discover how the global cruise industry is navigating climate challenges while charting a course towards a sustainable future on the open seas.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 21 2024
Paspaley Pearl by Ponant rendering
News

Revealed – Ponant’s new ventures into luxury and sustainability

Ponant and Paspaley are planning a luxury offering in Kimberley and beyond

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 22 2023
CLIA details industry progress in 2022 sustainability report
Sustainable Cruising

CLIA details industry progress in 2022 sustainability report

Cruise Lines International Association has released the findings of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, keeping track of their progress towards their 2050 vision of net-zero carbon cruising across the world. […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 20 2022
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Sustainable Cruising

The A-Z of sustainable cruising

Sustainable cruising operators around the world are now doing more than ever before to preserve the planet and ensure they tread lightly wherever they go.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 19 2022
sloth
Sustainable Cruising

Regent Seven Seas’ Eco-Connect tours mission to save the sloth

Regent's eco-tours highlight the plight of endangered species, such as one of the world's slowest animals, the sloth.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 19 2022
science at sea
Sustainable Cruising

Cruise ships involving guests with performing science at sea

Cruise ships with a science twist bring a fresh perspective to guest experiences.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 14 2022
Helping hands: How the cruise industry is giving back
Sustainable Cruising

Helping hands: How the cruise industry is giving back

The cruise industry is joining forces with aid and conservation agencies to support sustainability and humanitarian efforts in many of the amazing destinations their ships visit.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 14 2022
animal attraction
Sustainable Cruising

Your holiday’s positive impact on wildlife

The protection of wildlife is front and centre as guests seek answers to how their holiday will affect the animals of our planet.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 13 2022
Where cruising meets science: Ponant's luxe icebreaker doubles as a science lab
Sustainable Cruising

Where cruising meets science: Ponant’s luxe icebreaker doubles as a science lab

While some expedition ships have a glossy science lab with microscopes for passengers to play with, the setup on Ponant’s new icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot, is different. It's where science meets cruising.

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Sep 13 2022
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News

How the Celebrity Apex is making a sustainable difference

From curbing emissions to reducing propeller noise, cruise lines are adding technologies to minimise their environmental impacts. Ships like the new Seabourn Venture will have a waste disposal system that can create a self-sustained heating […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 13 2022