Calculate and compensate for your cruise vacation

A cruise ship vacation can impact the environment and climate change, as cruises typically emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases, particularly CO₂. These emissions primarily result from the use of fossil fuels, such as diesel and gas, for propulsion and power supply. CO₂ emissions from cruises are generally higher than those from flights or car travel because they occur over longer periods and the ships are usually larger. Additionally, cruises can affect the marine environment, for example, through pollutant discharge or anchoring in sensitive marine areas. However, there are ways to reduce the environmental and climate impact of cruises, such as using renewable energy or protecting marine life and ecosystems.

Ideally, emissions should not be produced in the first place. Unfortunately, this is virtually impossible in our current society. This is precisely where our CO₂ compensations become useful—when reduction is not yet possible. Compensation enables projects that would not exist without the sale of certificates. For example, a hydropower plant can replace an old, climate-damaging coal power plant 10 years ahead of schedule.

We only work with reputable and reliable partners who carefully plan and implement their climate protection projects. To ensure that your selected climate protection project is actually implemented, we regularly monitor project progress and ensure that investments genuinely flow into the project. Your certificate contains further information about the respective project.