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2018 Global Passenger Report Summary

Core Content

The 2018 Global Passenger Report provides an overview of passenger volume and demographic trends in the global cruise industry. It highlights the growth in passenger numbers across various regions and trade routes, as well as the average age of passengers and the average cruise duration.

Key Statistics

Passenger Volume (in Thousands)

• Growth Trends: The global passenger volume increased by 6.2% in 2017 and 6.7% in 2018, indicating a steady rise in demand.

Passenger Volume by Source Regions (2018)

• Asia showed the most significant growth in 2018, with a 4.6% increase from 2017.
• South America had a 10.5% increase, driven primarily by Brazil and Mexico.
• Scandinavia/Iceland and Eastern Europe experienced declines in 2017 but showed recovery in 2018.
• Central America saw a sharp decline in 2018 (-8.3%), while Middle East/Arabia and Caribbean continued to grow.

Passenger Volume by Top Countries (2018)

• United States remained the largest source market with over 13,000 K passengers in 2018.
• Mainland China showed a slight decline in 2018 (-1.6%), but continued to be a major contributor.
• Singapore and Hong Kong had the highest growth rates in 2018, with 39.9% and 8.6% increases respectively.
• Malaysia experienced a notable drop (-19.9%), while New Zealand and South Africa showed consistent growth.

Passenger Volume by Destinations (2018)

• Caribbean, Asia & China, and Central & Western Med. were the top destinations in terms of passenger volume.
• Eastern Med. and Transatlantic & World Cruise showed strong growth in 2018.
• No Trade Identified saw a significant drop (-48%), suggesting a decline in certain niche markets.

Average Age and Cruise Length

• Average Age: The average age of passengers remained 46.7 years across all years.
• Average Cruise Duration: The average cruise length was 7.0 days in 2018, showing a slight decline from 7.2 days in 2016.
• Age Groups: The report includes a visual representation of average passenger age groups, indicating a consistent demographic profile.

Key Observations

• North America and Asia were the fastest-growing source regions in 2018.
• Western Europe and Eastern Europe showed slower growth, but still contributed significantly.
• Middle East/Arabia and Caribbean continued to see steady growth.
• Central America and Scandinavia/Iceland experienced declines in 2018.
• Destinations like Asia & China, Caribbean, and Alaska were the most popular, with consistent growth.
• Transatlantic & World Cruise and Exploration Dest. attracted a growing number of passengers, indicating increasing interest in long and unique itineraries.

Contact Information

• Organization: Cruise Lines International Association (CLIAGlobal)
• Website: cruising.org
• Address: 1201 F STREET NW, SUITE 250, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
• Phone: +1.202.759.9370