Oceans

Every year, Friends of the Earth ranks the top cruise lines and their fleet of ships. Explore behind the scenes to see how they stack up.

Blackwater is another name for sewage, the wastewater that is released into the oceans full of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. 

Cruise ships dump garbage in the ocean, explore types of waste and pollution that are released, conclude with a few other environmental impacts of cruises

‘Is cruising environmentally friendly?’ is a very common question. Sadly, as fun as they seem, cruises pollute the water, air, and local communities. Cruise ships are not environmentally friendly…

Gray water is a type of waste water from cruise ship’s showers, bath and sinks. Learn more about the dangers it poses to the planet.

Cruise ships generate billions of gallons of waste that is pumped into our oceans. See all the ways they pollute our waters.

Cruise ships can dump waste in the oceans. Explore where they are legally permitted to dump human waste, dirty wash water waste, and food waste.

If you’re looking for an eco friendly vacation, before deciding on a cruise check out how environmentally friendly they really are.

Cruise ships’ environmental impact is pushing the planet toward climate catastrophe. Toxic air and water pollutants are harming the environment.