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Virgin Voyages has released its latest sustainability and social impact report, titled “Sea Change: Changing Sailing for Good”.
The report outlines the brand’s ongoing environmental, social and operational commitments across its four-ship fleet. It highlights a number of milestones and performance metrics across the business, including its commitment to decarbonization., while detailing the operational changes, Crew initiatives and community programmes implemented since the brand launched in 2021.
Key highlights from the report include:
* 36% female representation across shipboard positions, compared to an industry average of just over 20%
* 97% of water used onboard in 2025 coming from the sea through onboard production systems
* 40% of domestic waste recycled
* Three of four ships already equipped for shore power connectivity
* Silicone-based hull paint technology delivering 7–8% fuel savings
* ISO 14001 certification achieved in 2025 – an internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems
* No single-use plastic water bottles onboard
* Volunteer initiatives delivered across 25 countries, with 50+ community partners, across 174 events since launch
The report also details how Virgin Voyages is embedding sustainability considerations into day-to-day operations, from working with suppliers to limiting shore excursion group sizes to reduce destination impact, through to introducing waste-based biofuels on selected Mediterranean itineraries.
“Sea Change: Changing Sailing for Good” is available for First Mates (travel agents) to download here.
SJ Walker, UK director of sales at Virgin Voyages, said: “Today’s travellers are increasingly conscious of the social and environmental impact their cruise holidays have both on the communities and our oceans, and this report gives First Mates another powerful tool to help tell the Virgin Voyages story. From our investment in fuel-saving technologies and shore power capabilities to the way we support our Crew and the communities we visit, making positive impacts are embedded across the experience we deliver.
“For First Mates, it’s a valuable resource that demonstrates how Virgin Voyages continues to innovate and challenge traditional cruise industry norms, while creating an experience everyone onboard genuinely connects with.”
To learn more, visit VirginVoyages.com/sustainability
