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Avalon reveals vision for 'sustainable, responsible river cruising'

Cruise
Tom Parry
18 June 2019

Avalon Waterways has started asking passengers not to print their travel itineraries as part of a company-wide sustainability drive.

Hawke believes river lines should work together to create renewable energy

When customers choose to use e-documents, reducing paper and plastic use, Avalon parent Globus will donate to The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation working to rid the world’s oceans of plastic waste.


Onboard, Avalon is also increasing its efforts to offer guests more “sustainable, responsible river cruising”.


Its fleet uses LED bulbs consuming 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs, while its vessels are powered by systems requiring 20% less fuel than other river cruise ships, the line claims.