Alternative Fuels

We support the adaptation of alternative fuels,

including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other bio and synthetic hydrogen-derived fuels. We are proud to have led the cruise industry’s use of LNG as an alternative fuel source, with eight LNG powered cruise ships currently in our fleet. As we strive to achieve our 2030 goals and 2050 decarbonization aspirations, the availability and effective adoption of alternative fuels, which have a lower CO2 profile, could impact our organization. That’s why our most recent efforts include successfully piloting the use of biofuels, partnering with one of the world’s leading methanol producers and introducing new LNG ships to our fleet.

Biofuels

During 2022, we piloted the use of biofuel as a replacement for fossil fuel on two of our ships.…

Other Fuels

Through our key partnerships and Classification Societies, we are also assessing methanol, bio-LNG,…

LNG

As part of our plan for carbon footprint reduction, we have 11 LNG powered cruise ships that are…

LNG Program Timeline

2015

AIDAsol

1st ship with in port LNG capability

2016

AIDAprima

2nd ship with in port LNG capability

2017

AIDAperla

3rd ship with in port LNG capability

2018

AIDAnova

Our 1st 100% LNG-powered cruise ship

2019

Costa Smeralda

1st Costa ship with LNG, 2nd for the company

2020

IONA

1st P&O Cruises UK ship with LNG, 3rd for the company

2020

Mardi Gras

1st Carnival Cruise Line ship with LNG, 4th for the company

2021

AIDAcosma

Our 5th 100% LNG-powered cruise ship

2021

Costa Toscana

Our 6th 100% LNG-powered cruise ship

2022

Carnival Celebration

Our 7th 100% LNG-powered cruise ship

2022

P&O Cruises UK

Our 8th 100% LNG-powered cruise ship

2023

AIDA

Our 9th 100% LNG-powered cruise ship

2023

Princess Cruises

1st Princess Cruises ship with LNG, 10th for the company

2025

Princess Cruises

Our 11th 100% LNG-powered cruise ship