Cruises: the challenge of reviving by polluting less

The Chantiers de l'Atlantique, in Saint-Nazaire, are putting themselves on their 31st again this Monday with the inauguration of the

and the cutting of the first sheet of another liner from the Swiss shipowner, which should sail in 2025. The largest cruise ship in the world running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and one of the few to incorporate fuel cells, the

is the first of its kind to come out of Chantiers de l'Atlantique.

Capable of accommodating more than 6,700 passengers, it will set sail on Wednesday for Doha in Qatar, where it will host delegations and supporters of the FIFA World Cup.

Of all tourism professionals, cruise passengers have had the hardest time getting back on their feet after the Covid.

Despite reinforced health protocols, it is difficult to completely reassure customers in the face of the fear of contamination on board.

Getting the boats back on the road, bringing the crews back and selling the cabins took months.

At the price…

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