Tag: cruises market

• Friday, August 11th 2023 - 09:28 UTC

  Largest cruise vessel ever, five times the Titanic, will see its maiden voyage next January

  

  As the cruise industry is again picking up with clients returning, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on what will be the world’s largest cruise ship. According to Travel and Tour World, Royal Caribbean’s luxurious new vessel 'Icon of the Seas' is nearing completion in the Turku shipyard on Finland’s southwestern coast, its maiden voyage scheduled for January 2024.

• Monday, April 25th 2016 - 05:46 UTC

  Cruise industry with 375 ships by 2026; Chinese market forecasted to jump 50%

  

  The world’s cruise fleet is set to grow to more than 375 ships by 2026, based on existing orders and known withdrawals, according to the 2016-2017 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.

• Monday, April 25th 2016 - 05:39 UTC

  Carnival retains cruise market leadership, but MSC is forecasted to double its share

  

  Carnival Corporation will retain its leading market share going forward, with more than 40% of the global cruise market by 2026, but down from 44.3% this year, according to the 2016/2017 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. Meanwhile, MSC Cruises will double its market share.