ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

As the largest and fastest growing U.S. cruise operator, American Cruise Lines believes in leadership through clear standards for sustainable tourism and responsible operation.

Emissions Control  Ships will meet or exceed EPA Tier 3 emissions requirements. Tier 3 cuts NOx and particulate matter emissions by 80% over pre-tier levels.

Fuel  All ships only use ultra-low sulfur diesel. No bunker oil will be used.

Cold Ironing  New ships are ready to “plug in” to any port with shore side electrical infrastructure. Shore power allows vessels to shut down all shipboard carbon emitting equipment during port calls.

Wastewater Treatment  Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS) treat, store, and discharge liquid waste in a manner that outperforms most land based waste treatment facilities.

Advanced Hull Design  Through our affiliate Chesapeake Shipbuilding, we research, design, and build vessel hulls that are both fuel efficient and reduce environmental disturbance. This includes hydrodynamic studies, aeration technology, noise and vibration reduction, and state-of-the-art propeller design.

Route Miles Minimization  Where larger, foreign-flagged ships need to make international voyages between large cities, American Cruise Lines can often cut route miles by more than 70% by focusing on U.S. small towns and domestic itineraries.

Overtourism  American Cruise Lines is committed to keep all ships under 200 passengers. This allows responsible operation in the smallest towns, in harmony with the communities we visit.

Modernizing our Fleet  American uses low-energy LED lighting throughout the ship as well as EPA Energy Star equipment to reduce overall onboard energy consumption. This means both less energy consumed and less electricity generated.