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Is cruise's pathway to low-carbon fuels becoming clearer?

Sustainability
Harry Kemble
14 December 2023

Cruise lines admit there’s no silver bullet for eradicating the toxic gases their ships discharge, so what progress is being made – and what are the solutions? Harry Kemble investigates.

Carnival cruise brands cancel future Jetline Holidays bookings

Carnival Corporation has cancelled all bookings made for its brands by Jetline Holidays (Credit: iStock)

The cruise industry finds itself at a crossroads as it seeks new sources of energy and propulsion that will allow it to achieve its zero-emissions goal by 2050.

The sector’s challenge is compounded by having to develop several new types of fuel while continuing to operate its existing ships that rely on traditional fuels.

Cruise lines will tell you there is no silver bullet that will eradicate the toxic gases ships discharge. However, they will highlight the lengths to which they are going to achieve zero-emission operations.