Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2024 State of the Cruise Industry report covering key cruise travel trends, 2019-2023 stats, 2024-2028 trends and orderbook and sustainability initiatives overview.
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GLOCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2024 State of the Cruise Industry report. This year’s report includes the release of 2023 passenger volume, which reached 31.7 million— surpassing 2019 by 7%.The report also shows continued demand for cruise holidays, noting intent to cruise at 82%. The forecast for cruise capacity shows an increase of 10% from 2024 through 2028, as cruise lines make ongoing, concrete progress in pursuit of net- zero emissions by 2050.
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Key highlights
2023 stats:
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Key cruise trends:
- The number of new-to-cruise is increasing – 27% of cruisers over the past two years are new-to-cruise, an increase of 12% over the past year.
- Cruises are a top choice for multi-generational travel – with more than 30% of families traveling by cruise with at least two generations and 28% of cruise travelers traveling with three to five generations.
- Intent to cruise continues to be strong among Forever Cruisers and Potential New Cruisers (12% of cruise travelers cruise twice a year. 10% of cruise travelers take three to five cruises a year.)
- Millennials and Gen Z are more likely to travel solo than other generations (8-13% of cruise travelers are traveling solo).
- The ability to visit multiple destinations + value for the money are the top reasons cruisers love to cruise. (11% of cruise travelers only considered cruise for their holiday this year).
- Expedition and exploration are the fastest-growing sectors of cruise tourism, with a 71% increase in passengers traveling on expedition itineraries from 2019 to 2023.
- Cruise lines are investing in private islands and beach clubs, including enhancing existing ones. ( 5 New private islands or beach clubs opening in the next two years )
- Accessible tour excursions are on the rise—with 45% of cruise passengers booking an accessible tour for their most recent cruise.
- 73% of cruise travelers say that travel advisors have a meaningful influence on their decision to cruise.
2024 – 2028 forecast and cruise orderbook:
- 7 ships are launching in 2024
- Orderbook through 2028 includes 37 ships
- Beyond 2028, six ships are currently on the order book to deliver between 2029 and 2036 (two to deliver in 2029 and four to deliver in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036, respectively). These ships represent a total of 22,300 lower berths
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Sustainability:
Cruise lines are pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050:
- Reducing emissions at berth and at sea (Cruise lines are investing in propulsion technologies with conversion capabilities, etc.; Pursuing fuel flexibility by investing in propulsion technologies with conversion capabilities for the future.)
- Pursuing fuel flexibility, conducting multiple trials
- Making substantial and concrete investments in environmental technologies and practices
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