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