Friends of the Earth Ranks Best and Worst Cruise Lines in Environmental Impact

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Friends of the Earth has released its 2024 Cruise Ship Report Card, highlighting the best and worst cruise lines based on their environmental practices. The report evaluates 21 cruise operators and 243 ships on sewage treatment, air pollution reduction, water quality compliance, and transparency. According to the score card some companies lead the way in eco-friendly initiatives, others fall short, earning failing grades.

Top 5 Cruise Lines with the Highest Scores:​

  1. Hurtigruten – B+
  2. HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) – B+
  3. Disney Cruise Line – B
  4. Regent Seven Seas Cruises – C+
  5. Viking Cruises – C

The last 5 on the list are:​

17. Seabourn Cruise Line – F
18. P&O Cruises – F
19. Costa Cruises – F
20. Cunard Line – F
21. Carnival Cruise Line – F

Here is the complete scorecard
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