ORCA is an organisation which studies and protects whales, dolphins and porpoises in UK and European waters.
Christian Verhounig, chief executive of Ambassador Cruise Line, wrote to the Faroese prime minister, Barour a Steig Nielsen, stating that if there are recurring incidents of the dolphin hunt that took place in September 2021, he will reconsider the cruise line’s position and planned three future sailings to the Islands.
Ambassador will also monitor the outcome of the review planned by the Faroes government of its commercial whaling policy and will reserve the right to cancel such ports of call if it is deemed that activity in the destination contradicts the cruise line’s pledge.
Verhounig said the cruise line feels "incredibly passionate" about supporting the cause.
"This joined up approach with ORCA demonstrates our committed action in addressing this issue of unnecessary dolphin hunts and commercial whaling and to encourage change," he added.
"We also have confidence that if activities take place which force us to reconsider our sailings and change our itineraries, our booked guests will understand and fully support our decision."
The pledge will include ORCA placing two ocean conservationists onboard Ambience on 11 sailings in 2022 and 2023.
The conservationists will visit countries such as Iceland, Greenland and sail the Iberian coast, Black Sea and Irish Sea.
Steve Jones, head of partnerships at ORCA, said: "We are incredibly excited to be involved in this partnership with Ambassador Cruise Line and are proud to be part of such an ambitious and impactful programme."
