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Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International operates some of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships in the world. Because we understand our responsibility to protect the oceans we sail, we abide by strict "Above and Beyond Compliance" environmental policies.

We demonstrate environmental stewardship and sustainability by using management systems that meet voluntary international standards, including ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 quality and environmental standards. In fact, Royal Caribbean was the first cruise line to use an environmental management system certified to the ISO 14001 standard. 

In addition, each of our ships has an environmental officer responsible for: 

• Oversight of the company's onboard environmental program

• Environmental training for every crew member

• Liquid and solid hazardous- and non-hazardous waste management

• Chemical management and workplace safety

Royal Caribbean's environmental policies guide both shipboard and shoreside employees in safe environmental practices day-to-day. From our Board of Directors, to our newest employee, from the captain to each crewmember, we are responsible stewards of the marine environment and the ports we visit.

Recent Awards and Recognition

Royal Caribbean has been recognized throughout the regions we operate for environmental responsibility. Here are just a few of the awards we have received:


2015 Awards

  • Best Cruise Line Contemporary - Travvy Awards
  • Best Cruise Line Overall - Travvy Awards
  • Best Cruise Ship Overall (Allure of the Seas) - Travvy Awards

2012 Awards

  Oasis of the Seas - Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award for Overall Eco-Friendly “Green” Cruise Ship
  Royal Caribbean International – Porthole Cruise Magazine, Best Eco-Friendly Cruise Line
  Royal Caribbean International – Port of Seattle Silver Level, Green Gateway Partnership Award

2011 Awards

  Oasis of the Seas - Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award for Overall Eco-Friendly "Green" Cruise Ship.

2010 Awards

  Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award
  Cruise Lines, Overall Winner - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
  Wildlife Conservation, Runner-up - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
  Environmental and/or Cultural, Honorable Mention - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
  Doing It All, Honorable Mention - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
  Humane Society of the United States, Corporate Progress Award, for being the first cruise line to switch to cage-free eggs - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

2009 Awards

  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Virgin Holidays, Responsible Tourism Award Winner for Best Cruise or Ferry Operator
  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sustainable South Florida Award Winner for Green Business
  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Nor-Shipping Clean Sea Award for Oasis of the Seas’ Advanced Wastewater Purification System
  Mariner of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Gold Award
  Radiance of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Gold Award
  Serenade of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Gold Award

2008 Awards

  Liberty of the Seas - RCL Environmental Ship of the Year, RCL Innovative Ship of the Year
  Mariner of the Seas - Nature Conservancy Oyster Bed Project and Award
  Radiance of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award, Port of San Francisco Environmental Award - Gold

2007 Awards

  Freedom of the Seas - RCL Environmental Ship of the Year, RCL Innovative Ship of the Year
  Jewel of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award
  Mariner of the Seas - Nature Conservancy Oyster Bed Project and Award
  Radiance of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Award - Gold
  Vision of the Seas - Prince Rupert Alaska Environmental Award
  Voyager of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award

2006 Awards

  Adventure of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award
  Brilliance of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award , RCL Innovative Ship of the Year
  Jewel of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award, Port of Stockholm Environment Life Buoy
  Mariner of the Seas - Nature Conservancy Oyster Bed Project and Award
  Rhapsody of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award
  Serenade of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award
  Splendour of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award
  Voyager of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award