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Environmental management

Travel the world. Preserve nature.

Our driving force – a cruise is the most exciting way of experiencing the earth and its beauty. Protecting the environment is of the highest priority for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, in order to preserve this beauty for a long time to come. Exploring new shores also means assuming responsibility. When it comes to environmental friendliness, there is rarely one all-encompassing solution. This goes for our ships, too. We combine a variety of smaller- and larger-scale measures to continuously improve our environmental performance. These range from design modifications that help reduce consumption to technical solutions that decrease air emissions as well as various measures within our daily operations.

Memberships and organisations we support

  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has been a member of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) for decades. The international association of Antarctic tour operators is committed to respectful treatment of Antarctic nature. IAATO has set detailed standards for the protection of the environment and the safety of guests and crew. As a member, we pledge to comply with these as well as the binding Code of Conduct for Tour Operators and Guests.

  • We are also a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). Founded in 2003, the association promotes responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism in the Arctic region and sets high standards to achieve these goals. Among other things, AECO draws up guidelines for dealing with the Arctic flora and fauna, which apply to both the operators and their guests. Another focus is on guidelines for respectful treatment of the local population, taking into account their social and cultural characteristics.

  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is also a member of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). This globally active association represents 14 cruise operators in Germany alone and promotes networking and dialogue both within and outside the industry – for example with ports, politicians, suppliers and NGOs. Central topics include current environmental issues and ways to make cruises more sustainable.

  • The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust has set itself the goal of preserving, enhancing and promoting British Antarctic heritage. A sustainable nature protection programme is an important part of this.

  • The sea rescuers of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service are on call around the clock in the North and Baltic seas with a fleet of 60 sea rescue cruisers and lifeboats.

  • The South Georgia Heritage Trust supports efforts to preserve the native flora and fauna on South Georgia and in the surrounding waters.

  • Environmental technology

  • Eco-efficiency

  • Responsibility

  • Sustainability

  • Commitment

  • Environmental awareness

Our code of conduct for suppliers

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is committed to sustainable, ethical business practices in compliance with applicable laws, conventions and regulations, and therefore adheres to internal principles of conduct, guidelines and procedures that provide direction to its own daily activities and actions.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises supports efforts to protect human rights, developing appropriate, eco-efficient and socially sustainable responsibility chains and response mechanisms within its own sphere of influence.

For this reason, the TUI Cruises code of conduct for suppliers, which also applies to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, sets specific minimum standards that Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expects from its suppliers, their employees, subcontractors, agents and subsidiaries. This ensures sustainable practices are specifically called for in the supply chain and made verifiable.

Climate calculator

  • If you decide to offset the CO₂ emissions of your cruise (cruise only) with us, you can do so when you book your cruise. We take over a quarter of your offsetting sum and pass on the full donation amount directly to myclimate Germany. The offsetting for travel to and from the destination (flights) can only be made directly via myclimate Germany.
  • Please enter the cruise number of your booked cruise in the following form.
  • Select your booked cabin type, specify the number of persons travelling with you and how many of them would like to offset their CO₂ emissions.
  • Then contact us and pass on to us the data you have calculated.
  • You will receive a donation receipt from myclimate Germany, which you can use for your tax declaration.
Calculate CO₂ compensation
Thank you for your contribution and your interest in compensating for your trip.
Travel number
Cabin/suite type
Number of occupancy
Number of people compensating
CO2 in KG
CO2 in EUR
Travel days

Please call us at +49 40 3070 3070 and pass on the values calculated above to the colleagues from our Service Center so that we can book the CO₂ compensation for your sea passage.