PR Newswire·Sep 30, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation Team Members Around the World Unite to Celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day

Carnival Corporation team members, including staff from its cruise lines, destinations, CSMART, & families, organized global beach & coastal cleanup events for the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 30, 2026.
Volunteers in locations ranging from Seattle to the Netherlands & Miami to Cozumel removed debris such as plastic bags, aluminum, & single-use items from shorelines & riverbanks.
Specific cleanup activities included Carnival Cruise Line teams at Miami's Oleta River State Park, Holland America Line at Seattle's Myrtle Edwards Park, Costa Cruises intercepting nearly 400 pounds of debris in a river with local partners, & CSMART members in the Netherlands.
International Coastal Cleanup Day, led by Ocean Conservancy, has engaged over 19 million people to collect 400 million pounds of trash since its inception 41 years ago.
In 2025, Carnival Corporation conducted almost 100 cleanup events across two dozen locations globally, removing more than 33,000 pounds of debris as part of its Coastal & Beach Cleanups program.
Lars Ljoen, chief maritime officer, emphasized that protecting oceans & coastlines is a core responsibility central to the company's operations & commitment to environmental stewardship.
These efforts support Carnival Corporation's broader sustainability vision to conserve local communities, improve operational sustainability, & ensure long-term growth.