Which cruise line is most ethical?

Hurtigruten. Hurtigruten was the world's first cruise company to phase out single-use plastics onboard. This 130-year-old Norwegian adventure travel company incorporates a sustainability ethos at its core.



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Best Luxury Cruise Lines
  • #1. Viking Ocean Cruises.
  • #2. Seabourn Cruise Line.
  • #3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises.


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Through strong commitment and concrete measures to reduce its climate impact, Viking Line has become a leading player in the field of sustainable tourism. These measures have increased energy efficiency and reduced the amount of waste on all our ships.

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL): RCCL has made a significant effort towards environmental sustainability. Princess Cruises: has a comprehensive environmental management program that includes waste reduction, water conservation, and emissions reduction.

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Writing why our island was selected, Ethical Traveller commented: “Dominica continues to lead the Caribbean Islands in the development of geothermal electricity, and has set the goal to rely fully on renewable energy. The country is even expecting to supply energy to other Caribbean countries.”

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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans took cruise vacations every year. Yet, most travelers didn't realize that taking a cruise is more harmful to the environment and human health than many other forms of travel.

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The least crowded cruise ships – offering the most space for your money
  • Saga Cruises' Spirit of Adventure is among the most spacious of any ship out there Credit: Saga.
  • Wide open decks, airy walkways and a grand lounge; the QM2 Credit: LOIC VENANCE.
  • A mini-suite aboard the Sky Princess.


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A five-night, 1,200 mile cruise results in about 1,100 lbs of CO2 emissions, according to Comer. Flying the same distance and staying in a hotel would emit less than half of that. And that's not counting for the fact that cruise guests often also have to fly to the port where they will embark.

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Port pollution: Cruise ships generate plastic waste not only while at sea but also while in port. This can contribute to plastic pollution in the surrounding waters and on nearby beaches.

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Reducing cabin size is another way to save money Cruise lines like MSC, who want to achieve optimal passenger count, have adjusted some of their cabin sizes to allow for more people on board--Another way that MSC maximizes passenger capacity and thereby offers low prices.

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From cutting-edge design to first-of-their-kind slides and rides, world-class dining to jaw-dropping entertainment and accommodations you need to see to believe, anything is possible onboard our record-breaking ships. Our commitment to dialing up the guest experience is behind everything we do.

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