Clean Cruising & Resea Project
Sea-change in action
EMBARK ON A SUSTAINABLE VOYAGE WITH CLEAN CRUISING
The ocean is the planet’s biggest ecosystem, covering 71% of its surface; and with 440 kilos of plastic entering our ocean every second, we need to protect it and be part of the solution.
At Clean Cruising, we believe in living up to our name. A healthy cruise industry relies on healthy oceans and waterways. Every journey is an opportunity to protect and preserve them. Our cruises celebrate and connect you with the world’s waters, fostering a deeper appreciation for these vital ecosystems. Our partnership with ReSea Project is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and ocean conservation.
Every cruise you book with us removes plastic from the ocean
How It Works
Why Resea?
As one of only two companies worldwide, the plastic collection process ReSea Project carries out is certified by DNV. Intertek also carries out weekly inspections of the weighing of the collected plastic waste to ensure accountability and transparency.
All rivers and tributaries eventually flow into the ocean, making it crucial to address plastic pollution at every point. By supporting local communities involved in these clean-ups, we’re not only tackling pollution at its source but also creating sustainable futures right in our backyards.
HOW RESEA PROJECT COLLECTS WASTE
1. Collect plastic waste
Local ReSea workers gather plastics in the seas and rivers by boat. Plastic collected then logged in the system.
2. Collector weighs waste
Weight recoded in system & overseen by ReSea Project manager
3. Transported, sorted and weighed at ReSea Project Sorting Facility
Off-site quality check & final weight is deducted by 12% to account for water and dirt.
4. Sorting of waste by ReSea Project team
Different plastics identified for distribution.
5. Distribution of sorted waste
Sent to be recycled or waste-to-energy partners.
Plastic collection process is certified by DNV and documented by batch number, coordinates, pictures, date,and initials of collector. Weekly on-site sample inspections of weighing by Intertek
Make waves with us
Join us in creating positive change as we work towards a plastic-free future. Book with Clean Cruising today and together let’s protect the oceans we love to explore.
Resea Project Faqs
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How does the ocean plastic removal program work?
For every booking made with Clean Cruising, we make a contribution on your behalf to ReSea, our ocean and river plastic cleanup partner.
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How much ocean plastic waste does my booking remove?
For every $1,000 spent on travel with us, we remove the equivalent of 5 standard plastic bottles. Plus the contribution we make is uncapped. Details of how much plastic is removed will be displayed in your booking confirmation and the Customer Portal.
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Why has Clean Cruising chosen to remove ocean plastic waste as its key sustainability initiative?
A healthy cruise industry relies on healthy oceans and waterways. After significant research into where we could have the maximum impact, Clean Cruising decided to pursue removing plastic waste from the oceans. Further investigation led us to the ReSea Project, one of the leading ocean and river plastic removal companies in the world, whose collection process is independently certified.
From 1 July 2024, every cruise booked with us will help remove plastic from the world’s oceans and rivers.
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Who is ReSea?
ReSea Project provides a certified plastic collection process focused on removing plastic waste from our oceans and waterways. Founded in 2021, ReSea has concentrated its efforts in Indonesia, where they engage local communities including traditional fishermen in the cleanup. Once collected, the ocean and river plastic waste is weighed, sorted, and recycled or used for waste-to-energy. Since 2021 ReSea has removed over 2,500 tonnes of plastic waste from the oceans. ReSea is one of only a few companies worldwide to have their plastic waste collection process certified by DNV – one of the worlds leading quality assurance and risk management companies.
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How do we know that ocean plastic waste is actually removed?
By partnering with ReSea, we have independent verification of how much ocean plastic waste is removed. ReSea is one of only few companies worldwide to have their plastic collection certified by DNV. The certified plastic collection process is documented by batch number, coordinates, pictures, date, and initials of collector.
Clean Cruising receives a certificate each month stating the amount of ocean plastic waste removed on our behalf, which we publish on our website.
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Why not an Australian partner?
Fortunately, Australia’s waterways are some of the cleanest in the world and large scale plastic recovery programs aren’t needed here.
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Is there any extra cost?
Nothing! Clean Cruising makes this contribution on your behalf.
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Can I opt out?
There is nothing to opt out from as we make the contribution on your behalf.
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When did the new plastic removal program commence?
The program commenced 1 July 2024.
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Where can I find further information about ReSea?
Further information about ReSea and their practices can be found on their website https://www.reseaproject.com. You can also follow them on social media - Instagram and Facebook