Cruise industry outperforms pre-pandemic figures with 7% increase in passengers during 2023

14-04-24

In 2023, the cruise industry experienced a remarkable rebound with 31.7 million people embarking on sea voyages, surpassing by 7% the 2019 figures, prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. So stated the Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA) annual report, presented during the Seatrade Cruise Global forum in Miami Beach, Florida.

Carnival Corporation President Josh Weinstein highlighted at the event the superior value and experience offered by cruise ships compared to many land-based alternatives. CLIA's report also reflects a 71% increase in expedition and exploration itineraries from 2019, pointing to these niches as the fastest growing.