Carnival Cruises Partners with HSUS

Jamie JohansenAnimal Activists, Animal Welfare, Eggs

Screen Shot 2015-12-21 at 11.45.15 AMCarnival, the largest cruise company in the world, has joined forces with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and will switch to 100% cage-free eggs across all of its brands by 2025.

Carnival Corporation—the world’s largest travel and leisure company—includes 10 global cruise line brands including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Holland America Line, Cunard, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O UK and P&O Australia, as well as its newest brand, Fathom, dedicated to social impact travel.

“Carnival Corporation and our brands recognize animal welfare is an important issue for our guests, and addressing it is part of our ongoing commitment to how we operate,” said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer with Carnival Corporation. “We have been working with our suppliers in this area, and look forward to continuing our efforts as we work towards our goal of 100 percent cage-free eggs.”

Matthew Prescott, senior food policy director for HSUS, said, “Carnival Corporation is the world’s largest cruise company and has shown real leadership on animal welfare over the years. We welcome the company’s commitment to source 100 percent cage-free eggs.”