DOING OUR PART
Ocean Joy Cruises is a proud member of the Hawaii Ecotourism Association. We are currently working on our Sustainable Tourism Certification, and we are excited to shift towards a more eco-friendly, sustainable way of business.
We are committed to practicing efficient environmental stewardship to protect our oceans, land, and precious natural resources. We strive to provide our guests with a world class educational and memorable experience on the ocean. Our efforts to operate sustainable and environmentally friendly include:
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Use day moorings or perform drift dives to avoid anchoring on reefs
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Use environmentally friendly and biodegradable products when possible
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Use low flow toilets for less water usage & shore-based pump-out station for Marine waste
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Encourage captains to retrieve marine debris or report to appropriate authorities
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Observe the federal and state regulations for marine mammal observation
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Participate in on-board recycling and encourage our guests to recycle, reduce & reuse
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Have crew perform pre-snorkeling briefing, including awareness of mammals & marine environment
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Continuously look for improvements to our operation