Action on Waste

Reducing waste while sailing is a key part of our sustainability mission — especially in remote destinations where recycling infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. That’s why we’ve introduced advanced water purification systems on board our Exclusive Plus and Premier Plus catamarans and power catamarans, enabling guests to refill bottles with fresh, safe drinking water straight from the tap.

This isn’t just a basic filter. The purification technology we use — developed by General Ecology — eliminates all microbiological risks and chemical contaminants without chemicals or electricity, delivering clear, drinkable water on demand. It’s an effective, environmentally responsible solution that means guests no longer need to bring or purchase single-use plastic bottles while onboard.

So far, over 100 of our newest catamarans are equipped with this system, and we’re continuing to expand its rollout across the fleet. The result? An estimated saving of 8 tonnes of single-use plastic per year — a simple yet powerful shift that helps reduce waste at sea and on shore.

If you’re sailing on an Exclusive Plus or Premier Plus catamaran, you’ll find a water purifier already installed. We’re also working on retrofitting newer monohull models — stay tuned as we continue making sustainable upgrades across the fleet.

Over the last few years, we have spent a time looking at our headquarters location just outside of London to ensure the office we occupy was run as sustainable as possible. We have since developed a ‘Sustainable Workplaces Framework’ ‘Greener Office Framework’ which has served as a blueprint for our other UK based offices under the Travelopia group.

Firstly, we engaged and worked with our landlord to understand our energy suppliers, and we are pleased to say that, as a building, we have switched to a green energy tariff. We have changed a lot of small things such as ensuring we have dairy alternative milk available in the kitchen, ensuring all our cleaning products are cruelty-free and eco-friendly, and encouraging staff to use reusable shopping bags and water bottles to avoid buying plastic. We even encourage staff to take the used coffee grounds from the kitchen so they can be used in the garden at home. and worked with our landlord to switch to a green energy tariff.

However, our biggest achievements have been around waste management. At home recycling is standard practice in the UK therefore we wanted to ensure our teams had the same thought processes whilst in the office. We increased signage around the office and provided staff with further education on recycling and the different types of waste to ensure things were placed in the correct areas. We have introduced Terracycle bins to allow soft plastics to be collected and recycled too. We also worked with our landlords on the waste management solutions that were in place. In addition to separating our waste, we are pleased to share that we are officially a zero waste to landfill office. This means of all waste, in addition to recycling, that is created, none of this will end up in a landfill. Instead, this waste is sent to a recovery facility in the UK and Northern Europe where it is used as a fuel to generate electricity.

We are now using our Sustainable Workplace policy and guidance to look at all of our offices around the world to mirror as many of the good practises we have established in the UK as possible. We are excited to share our progress in due course.

Refillable Water Stations at All Global Bases

We’re making it easier than ever for our guests and crew to stay hydrated sustainably. Refillable water stations are now available at all our global bases, providing access to fresh, clean water before heading out on charter.

Many of the destinations we operate in — particularly island communities — have limited recycling infrastructure. That means single-use plastic often can’t be properly processed, making reduction all the more critical. By refilling instead of relying on bottled water, our guests help prevent unnecessary waste from entering fragile local ecosystems.

This simple yet impactful initiative is just one of the ways we’re working to minimise our footprint and operate more responsibly in every corner of the world we reach.

British Virgin Islands – Base initiatives

We’re continually working to enhance sustainability across our bases, and the British Virgin Islands are a great example of how local partnerships and innovation come together to reduce our environmental impact.

Here are just a few initiatives we’re proud to support in the BVI:

• EC Soap, BVI: Toiletries provided on our Crewed Yachts are now sourced from EC Soap, a local supplier whose products are ocean-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free.
• The Good Moon Farm, BVI: We support local agriculture through fresh farm boxes supplied by The Good Moon Farm, offering guests a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown right here in the BVI.
• Desalination Plant, Tortola: In the BVI, freshwater is a scarce resource. To reduce demand on local supplies, we work with a desalination plant that transforms seawater into safe, usable water. This water supports the entire Moorings Yacht Club — from yacht water tanks and restaurant kitchens to laundry services and guest showers — ensuring that essential freshwater resources can remain available to local communities.
• Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products: Across our operations, we use environmentally friendly cleaning products for yacht maintenance to help limit the release of harmful chemicals into the surrounding marine environment.
• NEW for 2025: Partnership with Green VI: We’re proud to partner with Green VI, a local NGO focused on sustainability in the BVI. Together, we’re working to develop more effective waste management practices at our base.

From water security to waste reduction, these base-level initiatives play a vital role in minimising our environmental footprint while supporting the health and resilience of the communities we operate in. We’re making it easier than ever for our guests and crew to stay hydrated sustainably. Refillable water stations are now available at all our global bases, providing access to fresh, clean water before heading out on charter.

Many of the destinations we operate in — particularly island communities — have limited recycling infrastructure. That means single-use plastic often can’t be properly processed, making reduction all the more critical. By refilling instead of relying on bottled water, our guests help prevent unnecessary waste from entering fragile local ecosystems.

This simple yet impactful initiative is just one of the ways we’re working to minimise our footprint and operate more responsibly in every corner of the world we reach.

Global – Base Initiative

Marine Hygiene: Eco-Conscious Waste Management

As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting the seas we sail, we’re introducing Marine Hygiene — an environmentally and ocean-friendly holding tank digester and maintainer.

This innovative capsule breaks down waste and disintegrates buildup within holding tanks and toilet pipes, promoting cleaner systems and reducing the environmental impact of marine sanitation.

Currently being trialed globally, Marine Hygiene represents a step forward in sustainable yacht operations, helping us maintain high hygiene standards while keeping the ocean cleaner for everyone.