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Discover alternatives to cruises for your vacation

I understand what's at stake

Going on a cruise can have a significant impact on your vacation’s carbon footprint: on average, a cruise produces 10 times more greenhouse gas emissions than a typical vacation involving hotels, dining, and local transportation. 100 kgCO2e per day on a cruise ship versus 10 kgCO2e per day for a stay on land—that’s a huge difference!

If it’s the travel aspect that appeals to you, why not explore other ways to get around? By train, by bike… Europe is full of possible routes, and many agencies offer “all-inclusive” itineraries.

If it’s the all-inclusive experience that appeals to you, many clubs also offer this type of package: meals, leisure activities, childcare…

Taking action

Here are a few tips for traveling without significantly increasing your carbon footprint. In Europe:

  • Interrail lets you travel anywhere by train with very affordable passes.
  • Night trains are making a big comeback: to find out which destinations are accessible, click here.
  • EuroVelo routes let you cross Europe from north to south and east to west along signposted paths. In and around France:
  • GreenGo is a pioneer in sustainable tourism and offers destinations for trips with a low carbon footprint.
  • Hourrail helps you plan your train adventures.