Havila Voyages - Eco-Voyager Program

The travel industry is changing rapidly, with more people looking for ways to explore the world sustainably. Havila Voyages' approach to this is its innovative Eco-Voyager Program. It's a little bit hidden away on their website - so this post focuses on the details of the program, and the positive effects it has on sustainable travel.

TL;DR

This post focuses on the details of the Havila Voyages Eco-Voyager Program, and the positive effects it has on sustainable travel.

What is the Eco-Voyager Program?

Havila Voyages' Eco-Voyager Program is a strong commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its Coastal Cruises. This initiative promotes sustainable tourism whilst allowing travellers to visit some of the most beautiful and untouched areas of the Norwegian coast. By adopting eco-friendly practices, Havila Voyages already ensures that its operations help the environment and support local communities.

What can Guests do?

For those who want to do more, Havila have made a helpful checklist to give guests the opportunity to partake in their Eco-Voyager Program. By adopting these practices whilst on board guests can make a big difference.

Here's the checklist currently on the website;

https://www.havilavoyages.com/sustainability/eco-voyager

Room service every other day

Less water and energy used to clean rooms and sheets

Use lights when needed, unplug chargers.

Reduces electricity consumption

If you like, you can recycle your waste at the ship’s environmental stations.

Avoids putting recyclable waste into general waste

Reduce food waste – order as needed

Separate blog post on this;

https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/havila-voyages-reducing-onboard-food-waste

Engage in local culture, and sign up for the ship’s educational program

Learn more about both historical and current sustainability measures that are practiced by the local communities

Reuse towels, as much as you like

Less water and energy used to clean towels

Be mindful of water use during showers and brushing teeth

Reduces the amount of water used on ship

Use the screens for information instead of paper.

Reduces the amount of paper used, and the materials and energy used in paper production

Feel free to drink the water in your cabin, or from the dispensers on board. It is safe.

Reduction in single use plastics

Eco-excursions

Gain valuable knowledge about sustainability efforts of others.

The Positive Impact of the Eco-Voyager Sustainability Program

It's a nice initiative that doesn't get in the way of enjoying the journey with Havila - in fact, it enhances it.

In the words of Blur - "It gives an enormous sense of wellbeing (parklife) and then I'm happy for the rest of the day"

Personally, I feel proud that on our last trip we pushed ourselves to get involved in this Program, adopting as many of the ideas from the tick sheet as we could.

It's great to be one cog in the big machine that actually does make a real difference.

Happy travels!