CLIA's 2025 State of the Cruise Industry shows cruising as a vibrant tourism sector growing steadily to meet rising consumer demand and delivering significant global economic impact. ➡️ https://cruising.org/news/new-2025-state-cruise-industry-report-shows-cruising-vibrant-tourism-sector-growing-steadily 🛳️ Steady and responsible industry growth continues with 37.7 million cruise passengers projected in 2025 and consumers showing strong intent to cruise. 💵 The value of cruise tourism is clear — generating 168 billion in global economic impact and supporting 1.6 million jobs. ⚙️ By 2028, 50% of all new cruise ship capacity will have engines that can run on LNG/methanol and are able to switch to bio- or synthetic-LNG with little or no engine modifications. 🔌 More than 61% of CLIA's fleet is equipped to be able to connect to onshore power, a figure set to reach 72% by 2028. 👪 Cruise holidays offer experiences for all ages, with 28% of cruise travelers sailing with three to five generations. 🔁 Cruise travel earns higher satisfaction ratings compared to other holiday choices as shown in repeat factors — 25% of repeat cruise travelers sail two or more times a year, 82% of cruisers will cruise again, and 68% of international travelers are considering taking their first cruise. “CLIA's 2025 State of the Cruise Industry report shows that cruising continues to be one of the most dynamic and resilient sectors in tourism, growing in line with strong demand for cruise holidays, particularly among younger generations and new-to-cruise travelers. The industry is also an essential economic driver, contributing over $168 billion to communities around the world, supporting 1.6 million jobs and investing tens of billions today in the sustainable fleet of the future." 💬 Bud Darr | President & CEO, CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association (fb)

👏 Sustainability and forward-thinking innovation are key focuses for the cruise industry. This morning, MSC Cruises announced the order of two new World Class ships, which will be "some of the most energy efficient ships in service in the world, significantly outperforming the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)." (fb)