An Advocate for the Environment: The Role of Royal Caribbean's Environmental Officers

Royal Caribbean strives to minimize its carbon footprint with Save the Waves, an industry leading eco-friendly program that takes conservation in the cruise industry to new levels.

OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation, which was developed in collaboration with Royal Caribbean Group, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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April 2023 – As Royal Caribbean International’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), Icon of the Seas marks the next step in parent company Royal Caribbean Group's journey to introduce a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. “Making an Icon: Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly” looks under the “hood” with experts in environmental programs, decarbonization, marine operations and more as they break down the firsts and proven efforts to come on Icon. From large-scale systems, including the first waste-to-energy system at sea, to the smallest details like LED lightbulbs, every program and application will play a part in making the world’s best vacation the most sustainable Royal Caribbean International ship yet.

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo and Royal Caribbean International have joined forces on the Litter Free Oceans campaign to raise awareness about the devastating impact litter has on marine life and educate people on how to reduce single-use plastic. The newly formed partnership combines Taronga’s expertise in conservation education with Royal Caribbean’s commitment to healthy oceans and ability to reach ocean lovers of all ages.

Septiembre 2020 – El Healthy Sail Panel, un grupo de expertos reconocidos mundialmente reunidos por Royal Caribbean Group y Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., ha concluido que los cruceros pueden ser más seguros en el entorno sanitario actual con un amplio conjunto de protocolos respaldados por la ciencia. A través de la investigación y de su relevante experiencia en varias disciplinas que incluyen la salud pública, las enfermedades infecciosas, la bio seguridad, la hostelería y las operaciones marítimas, los panelistas han destatacado más de 70 recomendaciones. Echa un vistazo a las cinco áreas de enfoque que el grupo ha identificado en colaboración con los co-Presidentes el Gobernador Mike Leavitt, ex Secretario de Salud y Servicios Sociales de EE.UU. y el Dr. Scott Gottlieb, ex Comisario de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd’s Terminal A – nicknamed the “Crown of Miami” for its appearance when seen from the water – officially opened today. The iconic state-of-the-art facility covers 170,000 square feet on 10 acres in the northeast section of the PortMiami.

Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Royal Caribbean mobilized Adventure, Majesty and Empress of the Seas to provide immediate help with provisions and evacuation efforts. Adventure of the Seas was leveraged most recently to bring evacuees from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to South Florida following a humanitarian relief trip.

Harmony of the Seas is the most energy-efficient and technologically advanced cruise ship ever built. Equipped with next-generation technologies, from a multi-stream exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubbers) to an air lubrication system that allows the ship to float on air, with millions of tiny bubbles created under the hull to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. Harmony of the Seas raises the bar on environmental stewardship technology.

It takes great knowledge and skill to manage the daily operations of the Engine Department on a mega cruise ship. See exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Chief Engineer, Marco Marzocchi, as he ensures that Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas runs safely and smoothly.

The CEOs of WWF and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. discuss their common goal of protecting the oceans and explain the ambitious new conservation partnership between the organizations.

The CEOs of WWF and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. discuss their common goal of protecting the oceans and explain the ambitious new conservation partnership between the organizations.