Cruise Eco Policy

As part of our ethos Flinders & Outback Water Cruises operates its entire operation to minimise its negative impact on the environment. Its our home we have a responsibility to preserve & monitor it.

We do more than talk about the enviroment some of our practices are:

• Printed material on recycled paper
• Carbon Offset Touring (see carbon offset below)
• Low emission 4 stroke outboards used
• Enclosed eco toilet requiring no pump out facility or overboard discharge
• Trailable vessel requiring no anti fouling
• Self imposed restrictions in upper reaches
• Solar powered self sufficient electrical system needing no shore power or generator's
• Collected rain water used for all cleaning & toilet

By cruising with us you help us study the area. Our regular schedule allows us to constantly study & monitor the ecology of the top of Spencer Gulf. Salinity & Temperature readings are taken each cruise day at 3 different points along the cruise.

Flinders & Outback Water Cruises set aside days to clean up debris that collects at the top of the gulf.

Carbon Offset Scheme

To offset our measured carbon emissions we have purchased forestry offsets from the NSW GGAS (Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme).  These are forestry credits that meet the standards of the Kyoto Protocol. We have purchased 40 tonnes of carbon credits, 23 tonnes for our fuel & 17 tonnes for electricity, waste & office practices. We are continually refining our practices to minimise our effect on the environment.