04/16/2026
‼️ JUST RELEASED ➡️ 2026 State of the Cruise Industry finds 37.2 million passengers sailed in 2025 and 90% intend to cruise again, as the industry invests in more efficient ships in support of its commitment to pursue net-zero emissions by 2050.
Key highlight's of this year's report include:
💵 Cruise tourism generated $198 billion in global economic impact in 2024, supporting 1.8 million jobs worldwide and contributing $60 billion in wages.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Cruising continues to attract a younger and varied audience — about one third are under age 40, and approximately one-third of cruise trips are multigenerational.
🛳️ The global cruise fleet remains balanced across small, medium, and large vessels, with approximately one-third small ships, one-third medium ships, and one-third large ships.
🍃 New ships entering service are increasingly more energy efficient than previous generations and nearly all new ships are designed with fuel-flexible engines as cruise lines continue to increase the uptake of lower-emissions fuels, onshore power connectivity, energy efficiency technologies, and other environmental technologies.
🤝The industry continues to work with governments and local stakeholders with planned itineraries and predictable volumes, creating opportunities for planning and structured tourism management.
“Cruising is sailing toward the future with exceptional momentum and strength. Record demand, growing interest from new cruisers and sustained confidence in the cruise experience are being matched by innovation, technological advancements, and destination partnerships. At the same time, we’re seeing a meaningful shift in recognition that cruise is a leader in sustainable operations.” 💬 Bud Darr | CLIA President & CEO
🔗 FULL REPORT ➡️ https://cruising.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026%20State%20of%20the%20Cruise%20Industry%20Presentation.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_a19xoowzwh
🔗 PRESS RELEASE ➡️ https://cruising.org/news/cruise-industry-sees-strong-demand-global-impact-expands-and-investments-efficiency-and-future?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_mmrwmedssh
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