Seven things you should know about the Cruise Industry!

  1. 27 million people cruised in 2018 and over 30 million are projected to cruise in 2020.
  2. In 2017 cruising had a 126 billion dollar impact on the economy.
  3. There were 13 new ships built in 2018, and currently 120 new ships on order
  4. Virgin Voyages is building 4 new ships, one each year, with its first to launch February of 2020, each costing over one billion dollars.
  5. Ritz Carlton is building 3 new luxury ships
  6. Cruising is 30-50% less than any other travel option.
  7. People who cruise are loyal, recent statistics show that 92% say they will cruise again.