Everything you read in the trade papers these days suggests our industry can and should be a force for good, operating in the most sustainable way possible and preserving the places we visit.
Norway will impose punishments on cruise ships that do not comply with strict zero-emission rules by 2032 (Credit: iStock/ Ladiras)
I therefore find it heart-wrenching to hear Norway’s government give in to pressure from cruise lines and other tourism related organisations and delay legislation designed to encourage a greener industry.
A colleague called it a scandal, and I agree.
Back in 2018, legislation was passed stating that from 2026 cruise ships would be required to sail with zero emissions if they wished to enter Norway’s Unesco Heritage fjords.
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