Cruise Ship Environmental Report Card

Cruise vacationers who care about protecting the environment may want consult the latest study by Friends of the Earth, which recently ranked the major cruise lines on three environmental criteria: sewage treatment technology, air pollution reduction, and water quality compliance in Alaskan waters. Top marks went to Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Princess Cruises. At the bottom were Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Disney Cruise Line.

Source: Friends of the Earth

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010