Become An Participating Cruise Line
Join an industry taking action—A simple way to support more sustainable cruising that reduces ship strike risk to endangered whales, air and noise pollution, and regional greenhouse gas emissions.
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About the Cruise Line Program
The cruise line program supports and highlights cruise industry operators that advance further adoption of responsible shipping practices for safer whales, cleaner air and a quieter ocean.
Along the California coast, ships transiting at 10 knots or less in the voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction zones are reducing fatal whale strikes and cutting harmful emissions.
VSR stands for Vessel Speed Reduction. VSR zones are a protection measure implemented to mitigate the impacts that vessel traffic pose to marine life, coastal communities, and the environment. VSR zones are found all over the world to help reduce the risk of ship strike for whales. In California, the VSR zones focus on the conservation of endangered blue, fin, and humpback whales, whose critical habitats overlap with shipping routes going to and from several major ports.
Why Participate?
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Program Inquiries
The Blue Whales Blue Skies team is here to answer questions about the Cruise Line Program or participation inquiries.
Participant Requirements
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How to Enroll
Enrollment details will be coming in 2026. In the meantime, please register your interest above.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to frequently asked questions. Please contact us using the form above if you have additional questions or would like more information about the Cruise Line Program.
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