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Reasons You Shouldn’t Take a Cruise

Explore the top eight reasons you shouldn’t take a cruise. Pollution, crime, environmental effects, and viruses all included. Read More

Cruise Line Ratings

Every year, Friends of the Earth ranks the top cruise lines and their fleet of ships. Explore behind the scenes to see how they stack up. Read More

What is Blackwater?

Blackwater is another name for sewage, the wastewater that is released into the oceans full of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Read More

Can Cruise Ships Dump Garbage in the Ocean?

Cruise ships dump garbage in the ocean, explore types of waste and pollution that are released, conclude with a few other environmental impacts of cruises Read More

Are Cruise Ships Environmentally Friendly?

‘Is cruising environmentally friendly?’ is a very common question. Sadly, as fun as they seem, cruises pollute the water, air, and local communities. Cruise ships are not environmentally friendly. Read More

What is Gray Water?

Gray water is a type of waste water from cruise ship’s showers, bath and sinks. Learn more about the dangers it poses to the planet. Read More

Cruise Ship Water Pollution

Cruise ships generate billions of gallons of waste that is pumped into our oceans. See all the ways they pollute our waters. Read More

Where Do Cruise Ships Dump Their Waste?

Cruise ships can dump waste in the oceans. Explore where they are legally permitted to dump human waste, dirty wash water waste, and food waste. Read More

How Eco Friendly Are Cruise Ships

If you’re looking for an eco friendly vacation, before deciding on a cruise check out how environmentally friendly they really are. Read More

Cruise Ships’ Environmental Impact

Cruise ships’ environmental impact is pushing the planet toward climate catastrophe. Toxic air and water pollutants are harming the environment. Read More