Cruise lines around the world in 2007
December 13, 2007
Global fleet
- 294 cruise ships
- Capacity to accommodate 15.4 million passengers
- Revenue estimated at $23.3 billion.
North American fleet
- 164 cruise ships
- Capacity to accommodate 11 million passengers
Fleet in European waters
- 117 cruise ships
- Capacity to accommodate 3.7 million passengers
Three companies dominate the international cruise industry with 80% of the market
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Carnival Corporation :
- The biggest in the industry with 46.7% of the market
- Boasts a fleet of 83 ships
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Royal Caribbean Cruises :
- Owner of two cruise companies and holds 22.8% of the market
- Boasts a fleet of 34 ships
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Star Group
- Holds 10.7% of the market
- Boasts a fleet of 17 ships
Cruises: a product in the midst of significant growth
International
- Sustained increase in the number of passengers with annual average growth of 8% over the past 25 years;
- 12.62 million cruise passengers anticipated in 2007;
- Industry evaluation in 2003: $16.2 billion.
North America:
- Phenomenal growth increasing from 500,000 passengers in 1970 to more than 8 million in 2003, for a 78% share of the world cruise market;
- 10.6 million North American cruise passengers anticipated in 2007.
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