Have you ever dreamed of going on a cruise?
This essay deals with the controversial topic of cruises, their benefits and promises but also their disadvantages and especially their impact on the environment. The question regarding this essay is: Can there be a possible compromise on this topic?
First, some facts and figures about cruises are presented. Then the advantages that cruises bring to the holidaymaker and the economy are considered. The next step is to elaborate on what the cruise does not tell holidaymakers and how it is particularly harmful to the environment. A potential compromise is presented below, followed by a summary.
Many people think of going on a cruise like a mobile resort or floating hotel. They like the idea of warm summer air and turquoise water all around them, not to mention being able to visit several places on holiday. When people talk about cruises, they often only think of the positive aspects of such a holiday. But are they also aware of the dark side of this perfect holiday idea?
The cruise industry is booming. It is one of the world’s fastest growing branches of the tourism industry.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Cruise shipping – a booming holiday dream
- 3. The bright side of cruising
- 4. What is concealed in the advertising of cruise ships?
- 5. The potential compromise
- 6. Summary
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the controversial topic of cruises, examining both their benefits and disadvantages, with a particular focus on their impact on the environment. The essay seeks to answer the question: Can there be a possible compromise on this topic?
- The growth and economic significance of the cruise industry
- The environmental impact of cruise ships
- The advantages and disadvantages of cruises for holidaymakers
- Potential solutions for reducing the environmental impact of cruising
- The ethical considerations surrounding the cruise industry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of cruises and their impact on the environment, highlighting the importance of finding a compromise between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
- Chapter 2: Cruise shipping – a booming holiday dream: This chapter examines the growth of the cruise industry, discussing its popularity and the factors contributing to its success, while also noting the potential for negative environmental consequences.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this essay include cruise industry, environmental impact, sustainable tourism, cruise ship emissions, tourism industry, economic growth, and compromise.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2020, The impact of the cruise industry on the environment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1059902
