Sustainable Travel

Make your trip leave a mark on you, not the other way around. Seldom do companies promote sustainable travel because it doesn't compliment their advocacies or it makes their liner seem much less luxurious. But Kosher River Cruises, on the other hand, encourages sustainable travel for their guests.

Tourism has both positive and negative impacts on a country. The positive obviously being that it generates income for a country, as there is a market dedicated to pleasing the tourist demographic. And the negative impact, which not many people take notice of, is the waste products generated by these same tourists. When out of the country tourists tend to opt for disposable material for the sake of convenience, and they more often than not end up as litter.

In line with the pursuit of sustainable travel, here are a few things you can do to make your journey eco-friendly:

Bring a collapsible tumbler when you're out

One of the highlights of being on Kosher Cruises are the tour excursions they offer. That means endless hours of walking and exploring new cities. Instead of buying bottled water at every port you dock at, make an effort to pack a collapsible tumbler in your bag before you leave. You can easily refill them with water and ice before you leave the boat and when you come back.

Use a microfiber towel instead of tissues

If you were on the Amazon River Cruise, you'd know that part of the tour excursion is a whole lot of hiking. Instead of bringing tissues with you to wipe the sweat on your forehead or water on your hands, use a microfiber towel. It's highly absorbent, quick to dry, and it's reusable.

If you can walk, then walk.

The best way to explore a new city is to walk through it. Forget about taking a cab if your destination is just two kilometers away. Imagine what you'd be able to see and find within those two kilometers of walking.

Support local merchants

Shopping is a big part of the travel experience for many people, but what's the use if you're purchasing from a brand that mass produces in another country that you could easily buy anywhere else in the world? Look around for the local merchants, artists, restaurants for a more authentic and sustainable tourism option. During the Jewish tours you'll be brought to the hidden gems of the city, so either support local or don't shop.

Being sustainable doesn't just apply to the home, practice sustainable travel and set out to be a responsible global citizen with Kosher River Cruises.