Cruise Lines Take Stance on Responsible Route

Cruise lines have promised to protect the environment and declare a ‘No Go’ policy to endangered zones. When the damage risks become too threatening, the Antarctic and Arctic regions will be removed from the destination list.

This gently and downscaled approach was revealed recently at the World Travel Market Wise Up Cruise Panel session at ExCeL London.

“We take the environment extremely seriously,” said Francis Riley, General Manager NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) UK. He was backed by Iain Cottam, UK Managing Director Hurtigruten, during the debate, staged in association with the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA), PSARA and Seatrade.

William Gibbons, Director of PSA, revealed how massively the cruising sector is growing. By 2010, the luxury market will have expanded enormously and the baby boomers generation is expected to add to the cruising population.

Other members of the panel were Giles Hawke, Head of Sales, Complete Cruise Solution, and Graham Sadler, Managing Director, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.