Cruise Tourism Market, By Type (Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Expedition Cruise, Theme Cruise, Adventure Cruise, and Others), By Duration (7 days, 1-3 days, 4-6 days, 8 to 13 days, 14 days, 15-20 days, and More than 21 days), By Travel Type (Group/Family, S

Cruise Tourism Market, By Type (Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Expedition Cruise, Theme Cruise, Adventure Cruise, and Others), By Duration (7 days, 1-3 days, 4-6 days, 8 to 13 days, 14 days, 15-20 days, and More than 21 days), By Travel Type (Group/Family, Solo, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


Cruise travel offers passengers the opportunity to visit multiple destinations during a single vacation while enjoying onboard amenities and activities. Cruise ships offer accommodation, dining options, entertainment facilities, and other services all in one package. This has made cruise vacations a popular option especially among families and older travelers who want convenience along with the experience of exploring different places. Advancements in ship technologies have made modern cruise ships comfortable floating resorts that cater to passengers' needs very efficiently. The increasing affordability of cruises along with aggressive marketing by cruise line operators are some of the key factors fueling the rise of the cruise tourism industry globally.

Market Dynamics:

The global cruise tourism market is driven by rising disposable incomes, growing interest in experience-based vacations, and increasing proliferation of cruise routes. Additionally, favorable demographic trends such as increasing proportion of retired population and two-income families are contributing to market growth. However, overcrowding of popular cruise destinations, volatile fuel prices, and risks of epidemic outbreaks onboard ships pose challenges to market expansion. On the positive side, growing interest among younger travelers and Asian markets opening up presents significant opportunities for cruise operators. The industry is also witnessing innovations with larger ships, enhanced onboard activities, and deployment of latest technologies. Sustainable practices being adopted will further aid in addressing environmental concerns around cruising.

Key Features of the Study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global cruise tourism market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global cruise tourism market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Cosmos Tours Ltd., Carnival Corporation & plc, AmaWaterways, Norwegian Cruise Line, PONANT, Seabourn Cruise Line, Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited., Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., Silversea Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, and Princess Cruises
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global cruise tourism market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Market Segmentation
  • Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Ocean Cruise
  • River Cruise
  • Expedition Cruise
  • Theme Cruise
  • Adventure Cruise
  • Others
  • Duration Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • 7 days
  • 1-3 days
  • 4-6 days
  • 8 to 13 days
  • 14 days
  • 15-20 days
  • More than 21 days
  • Travel Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Group/Family
  • Solo
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • Cosmos Tours Ltd.
  • Carnival Corporation & plc
  • AmaWaterways
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • PONANT
  • Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited.
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
  • Silversea Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean Group
  • MSC Cruises
  • Princess Cruises


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Type
Market Snippet, By Duration
Market Snippet, By Travel Type
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trend
4. Global Cruise Tourism Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Cruise Tourism Market – COVID-19
Impact Analysis
5. Global Cruise Tourism Market, By Type, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Ocean Cruise
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
River Cruise
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
Expedition Cruise
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
Theme Cruise
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
Adventure Cruise
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
Others
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
6. Global Cruise Tourism Market, By Duration, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
7 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
1-3 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
4-6 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
8 to 13 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
14 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
15-20 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
More than 21 days
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
7. Global Cruise Tourism Market, By Travel Type, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Group/Family
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
Solo
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 – 2031
Segment Trends
Others
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
8. Global Cruise Tourism Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027, and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
North America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Travel Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Travel Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Travel Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Travel Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Travel Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2031
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Travel Type, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2019- 2031, (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
Cosmos Tours Ltd.
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Carnival Corporation & plc
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
AmaWaterways
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Norwegian Cruise Line
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
PONANT
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Seabourn Cruise Line
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited.
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Silversea Cruises
Company Overview
Product Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises
Princess Cruises
10. Analyst Recommendation
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
11. Section
References
Research Methodology
About Us and Sales Contact
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