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A Norwegian company is planning to introduce the world’s longest climate-neutral cruise along Norway’s stunning coastline, stretching 9,260 km.
What sets this voyage apart is its climate-friendly approach. Representative Image/Pexels)
For environmentally conscious travellers, going on a cruise can evoke mixed feelings. While cruising to the world’s most scenic destinations with family and friends is a dream for many, concerns about carbon emissions and pollution often bring a sense of guilt.
Cruise ships worldwide have long been criticised for their heavy carbon footprint. However, a Norwegian company is changing that narrative. Havila Voyages is set to launch what could become the world’s longest climate-neutral cruise along Norway’s breathtaking coastline.
Longest Climate-Neutral Cruise
Havila Voyages is set to introduce a 12-day cruise along Norway’s most scenic coastline, covering 9,260 km, according to Time Out. The journey begins in Bergen and ends in Kirkenes, offering travellers breathtaking views of fjords, icy Arctic landscapes, and even the Northern Lights.
What sets this voyage apart is its climate-friendly approach. The cruise will be climate-neutral, powered by massive battery packs and biogas, a renewable fuel made from organic waste, which helps offset the ship’s greenhouse gas emissions. Havila Voyages envisions this as a step toward its ultimate goal: sailing the route with zero emissions by 2030, offering eco-conscious travellers a guilt-free way to explore Norway’s wonders.
Why The Move Towards Climate-Neutral Cruising Is Huge
Notably, Havila’s ships can already run for up to four hours purely on battery power. The move towards climate-neutral cruising, combining the company’s battery packs with biogas, will help cover the full route from Bergen to Kirkenes on it. “We are in dialogue with suppliers to secure sufficient volumes to be able to fill the tanks 100 per cent with biogas, and we believe we will succeed,” said the company’s CEO, Bent Martini, at Norway’s annual Arendalsuka political conference.
The move towards climate-neutral cruise ships is massive, as these ships are often criticised for being among the highest-emitting forms of travel. According to data for the year 2022, even the world’s most efficient cruise ships emitted around 250 grams of carbon dioxide per passenger and per kilometre of the cruise.
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