Cruise Travel Market, By Cruise Type (Ocean Cruises, and River Cruises), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

The global cruise travel market has seen significant growth over the past few decades. Rising disposable incomes and greater leisure time have encouraged people to opt for cruise vacations. Cruise liners offer exotic journeys across scenic international destinations while providing entertainment and amenities onboard. Major players have invested heavily in developing advanced cruise ships with lavish cabins and suites, fine dining restaurants, gaming areas, spas, and theatrical performances. Furthermore, cruises appeal to a wide consumer base from families to solo travelers looking for exciting and hassle-free holidays. While North America and Europe currently dominate the cruise travel industry, emerging markets such as Asia Pacific and the Middle East are display strong growth prospects. The industry is expected to prosper in the coming years led by innovations, attractive deals, and rising cruise tourism globally.

Market Dynamics:

The global cruise travel market is driven by rising living standards, increasing spending on leisure and travel, and high promotion of cruise destinations. Growing popularity of cruise vacations among millennials has also spurred industry expansion. However, overcapacity may threaten the profitability of cruise operators in the near future. Nevertheless, focus on building ultra-luxury cruise liners, energy-efficient ships, and offering unique travel experiences presents multiple opportunities. Geographic and demographical expansion into developing regions remains another key growth strategy for players. The market prospects remain largely positive with innovation and adaptation to changing consumer preferences.

Key Features of the Study:

- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global cruise travel market, and provides market size (USD Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 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 travel 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 Carnival Corporation & plc, Royal Caribbean Group, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., MSC Cruises, TUI Group (TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Marella Cruises), Genting Hong Kong (Star Cruises, Dream Cruises), Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Silversea Cruises, and Viking 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 travel market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts

- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global cruise travel market

Market Segmentation

  • Cruise Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Ocean Cruises
  • River Cruises
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • 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
  • Carnival Corporation & plc
  • Royal Caribbean Group
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
  • MSC Cruises
  • TUI Group (TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Marella Cruises)
  • Genting Hong Kong (Star Cruises, Dream Cruises)
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Holland America Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Costa Cruises
  • AIDA Cruises
  • Cunard Line
  • Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Silversea Cruises
  • Viking Cruises


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Cruise Travel Market, By Cruise Type
Global Cruise Travel Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Cruise Travel Market, By Cruise Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Ocean Cruises
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
River Cruises
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Cruise Travel Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Cruise Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Cruise Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Cruise Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Cruise Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Cruise Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Cruise Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
6. Competitive Landscape
Carnival Corporation & plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Royal Caribbean Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
MSC Cruises
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
TUI Group (TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Marella Cruises)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Genting Hong Kong (Star Cruises, Dream Cruises)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Disney Cruise Line
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Holland America Line
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Princess Cruises
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Costa Cruises
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
AIDA Cruises
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Cunard Line
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Seabourn Cruise Line
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Silversea Cruises
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Viking Cruises
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
7. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
8. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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