Royal Caribbean Galveston Terminal Earns Net Zero Certifications

Royal Caribbean Group has reached a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first cruise company in the world to achieve both LEED Net Zero Energy and LEED Net Zero Carbon certifications for its Galveston Cruise Terminal in Texas.

The certifications, awarded in June 2025, mark the culmination of a year-long process verifying that the terminal operates with net zero carbon emissions and achieves a balanced energy use. These achievements add to the terminal’s earlier LEED Gold certification, which recognized its sustainable design and construction when it opened in November 2022.

The Galveston Cruise Terminal (GCT) now holds three prestigious LEED distinctions, setting a new industry standard for environmental performance. The LEED Zero Carbon certification recognizes facilities that operate without net carbon emissions, while the LEED Zero Energy certification honors those maintaining a net-zero energy balance throughout the year.

“Earning three prestigious LEED certifications in under three years is both a testament to Royal Caribbean Group’s mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly and to the incredible drive of our partners at SSA Marine, CodeGreen, and the Port of Galveston,” said Joshua Carroll, Senior Vice President of Destination Development at Royal Caribbean Group.

Peter Templeton, President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), praised the achievement, adding, “Achieving LEED certification represents a true commitment to building a better world. Royal Caribbean Group is setting a new path forward in sustainable cruise infrastructure.”

Royal Caribbean’s Galveston Cruise Terminal continues to serve as a model for sustainable innovation in the cruise industry, reinforcing the company’s commitment to environmental leadership and responsible tourism.

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