A Cruise Lines International Association spokesperson told the Independent: “CLIA and our member lines work closely with communities and local Governments in ports and destinations around the world to deliver sustainable tourism.
“Cruise tourism brings joy to millions of passengers and enormous social and economic benefits to communities, particularly in coastal and often remote regions.”
They added that cruise ships were “greener than ever before” and that lines were committed to net zero by 2050.
Norway isn’t the only destination where cruise ships have proved very controversial with local residents.