How MSC Cruises Protects The Environment

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How do cruise ships protect the environment and avoid unnecessary waste? MSC shares some insights with us.



Our Eco-Friendly Ships Care For You And The Planet.

Our love for the sea has inspired a deep commitment to preserving its bellezza originaria – pristine beauty- and protecting the land, sea and air for generations to come. Our stewardship includes innovative eco-technology such as advanced water treatment to achieve zero ocean pollution. And we limit greenhouse gas emissions with energy conservation systems on all Musica- and Fantasia-class ships. In addition to our respect for the marine environment, we are dedicated to the guest experience. Comfort Class certificates have been awarded to MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia for the seamless blend of green technology and passenger comfort – proving that an eco-friendly ship ensures a welcoming environment for all.

At MSC Cruises, our commitment to protecting and preserving the oceans has been recognized around the globe.

  • The World’s First Six Golden Pearls award for a cruise ship achieving the highest environmental standards was awarded to MSC Fantasia from the international Bureau Veritas.
  • Green Planet, a coveted international award from Kuoni Switzerland, recognizes MSC Cruises for outstanding eco-friendly facilities.
  • The Venice Blue Flag partnership project with MSC Cruises is aimed at preserving the artistic beauty of Italy’s canal city by setting the standard for lower ship emissions.
  • Clean Sea2 & Clean Air certificates have been awarded to MSC Cruises for achieving near-zero environmental impact for treated emissions.
  • A Gold Magellan Award recognizing MSC Fantasia as an eco-friendly “green” cruise ship, was awarded by Travel Weekly.
  • Intersleek® 900 MSC Fantasia and MSC Poesia, have their hull painted with the new revolutionary paint ‘foul release’ with fluor-polymers, a non toxic substance which helps reduce CO² emissions through the reduction of fuel.
  • Recycling of waste water AWT – Advanced Water Treatment is a system that recycles and treats waste water according to the highest legal and ecological standards. Energy conservation An Energy Saving System is installed an all the cabins and public rooms, to automatically monitor electricity usage. This reduces fuel consumption and gas emissions that are harmful to the environment by powering down unused systems.

Our passion for preserving the environment goes hand-in-hand with the care we bestow upon our guests. Come sail with us on a eco-friendly voyage which is sure to be un’esperienza meravigliosa – a marvelous experience – for you.

To learn more about MSC Cruises or to book your vacation, please call Premier Custom Travel at (800) 304-6789.