Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.published its Sail & Sustain 2025 report, which details the progress made in its global sustainability strategy through five fundamental pillars: Caring for Nature, Sailing Safely, Empowering People, Strengthening Communities, and Operating with Integrity and Responsibility.
Throughout 2025, the company continued to develop initiatives across its operations, workforce, supply chain, and destinations through an approach based on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
John W. Chidsey, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., noted that the Sail & Sustain program is designed to foster resilience, operational discipline, and long-term value creation. He also emphasized that the progress documented in the report reflects the commitment of employees and partners worldwide to strengthen the business, support communities, and continue advancing sustainability.
Among the main achievements highlighted in the report are:
- Caring for Nature: advances in operational efficiency, expansion of shore power connectivity , preparation for the use of alternative fuels—including biofuels—and progress toward the use of methanol and liquefied natural gas in certain newly built vessels. Biodiversity conservation programs were also expanded, such as environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring and marine protection partnerships.
- Sailing Safely: Maintaining strict public health, safety and security programs for passengers and crews, supported by regulatory compliance measures, ongoing training and monitoring across the fleet.
- Empowering People: investments in professional development, training, mentoring and employee wellness programs, fostering an engaged workforce comprised of professionals from over 120 nationalities.
- Strengthening Communities: increased investment in local partnerships, workforce development, and community programs designed to generate economic opportunities and strengthen cultural ties in visited destinations.
- Operating with Integrity and Responsibility: strengthening collaboration with suppliers through more rigorous due diligence processes, traceability and incorporation of sustainability criteria into purchasing policies.
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