Our Cruise Ships

We have great respect for the world’s oceans and we while we sail an increasing number of guests across the globe, we continuously aim to reduce our impact on the environment per passenger. Through the use of modern technologies and materials, we are effectively lowering the environmental impact of our cruises per passenger. From experiencing with alternative energy sources (bio-LNG, fuel cell) , to efficiency-enhancing technology, to our advanced onboard recycling systems, we strongly believe that leadership comes with increased responsibility towards the environment.

Therefore, we are continuously working to reduce our impact on board and ashore, and optimize cruise itineraries to help reduce fuel consumption.

One of the ways to save fuel in cruising is by lowering water resistance. MSC Cruises uses a TBT-free anti-fouling paint on the hulls of all of its ships to prevent hull fouling and substantially reduce drag.

Our voyage planning and monitoring system allows us to implement route analysis and track each of our ships with an update rate of one second and an accuracy of less than five meters. By monitoring technical data such as power and fuel consumption, we are effectively reducing CO2 emissions per guest..

Each MSC cruise ship is designed and built with the latest technology available and the entire MSC fleet features technologies and equipment that help to mitigate our impact on marine life and air emissions.


Each ship in the MSC Cruises fleet has an environmental officer who is responsible for all environmental aspects on board. All recycling and waste management activities are carefully monitored and crew members dealing with recycling procedures as well as the handling, collection, sorting and management of garbage, receive training to operate in accordance with our procedures.

MSC Cruises has been forward-looking in the way it has built its ships and ready them for future rules and regulations. Some of our ships are equipped with exhaust cleaning systems, to reduce SOx emissions released from the main engine.