What are the trends in cruise industry?

Biggest cruise trends of 2020: Theme cruises, expeditions, private islands, greener ships

1. Cruise lines make strides to lower environmental impact.
2. Private islands and beaches on the rise.
3. Theme cruises are hot.
4. Suite life gets sweeter on more cruise lines.
5. You can pay to be a VIP.

Is the cruise industry growing?

Until recently, cruises were the fastest growing sector of the travel industry. In the past five years, the demand has increased by 20.5 percent. Statistics show that in 2017 around 26.7 million people chose to go on a cruise, followed by 28.5 million in 2018 and an estimated 32 million in 2020 1.

How many people went on a cruise in 2017?

The report also shows a continued positive trajectory of the industry with an estimated 26.6 million passengers cruising in 2017 compared to 24.7 million in 2016, an increase of almost 21 percent over five years from 2011-2016.

How many cruises set sail each year?

An estimated 27.2 million will cruise globally in 2018.

What is cruise line industry?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships and markets cruises on oceans or rivers to the public. Cruise lines are distinct from passenger lines which are primarily concerned with transportation of their passengers.

What are some cruise companies?

Currently the three largest cruise line holding companies and operators in the world are Carnival Corporation & plc, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

What is Cruise Line Association?

Established in 1975, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience.