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Sail into happiness: embrace the sea breeze, explore new shores, and let every wave carry you closer to joy.
12/06/2024

Sail into happiness: embrace the sea breeze, explore new shores, and let every wave carry you closer to joy.

Prepare to be wowed by the next-level Love Boat — designed by Princess Cruises to show you the world in a whole new ligh...
05/06/2024

Prepare to be wowed by the next-level Love Boat — designed by Princess Cruises to show you the world in a whole new light. The cruise line's largest and most innovative, Sun Princess and Star Princess are ready for their close-up. Redefine the meaning of taking your dream vacation and access amazing offers during Expedia Cruises' 3-Dale Sale, which runs from June 6 – 8.

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Magic Carpet℠ is an open-air extension of Celebrity Cruise Line.This is a thrilling way to experience al fresco dining w...
26/04/2024

Magic Carpet℠ is an open-air extension of Celebrity Cruise Line.

This is a thrilling way to experience al fresco dining while moving upwards along the side of the ship. The Magic Carpet℠ reaches the very top level of the ship, above the top deck, making it both an exhilarating and delicious experience.

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Travel with like-minded travelers in small groups and intimate settings where you can engage in meaningful connections w...
24/04/2024

Travel with like-minded travelers in small groups and intimate settings where you can engage in meaningful connections with the local communities, fellow travelers, and the crew or local guides who help shape and enhance your overall experience. You can access amazing offers during our Legendary Rivers & Tours Sale that runs April 25 – May 8!

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Chocolate cake is happiness. If you know your way around a chocolate cake then well… you're on your way to smiles, laugh...
19/04/2024

Chocolate cake is happiness. If you know your way around a chocolate cake then well… you're on your way to smiles, laughter and bliss. 🍫🍰

Cake back and relax!!!

15/04/2024
Next time you're bored, why not explore travel destinations? Feast your eyes on hundreds of air, land, and sea experienc...
15/04/2024

Next time you're bored, why not explore travel destinations? Feast your eyes on hundreds of air, land, and sea experiences. We guarantee, your life will go from meh 🥱 to whoa ✨🥳🤩 in seconds.

Traveling opens your eyes to new cultures, foods, traditions and people.

11/04/2024

TravelPulse Article by Sara Kuta, April 10, 2024

9 Key Takeaways from CLIA's 2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report

Cruising is officially back.

Last year, demand surged ahead of pre-pandemic levels as 31.7 million travelers sailed aboard cruise ships, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) annual State of the Cruise Industry report. The 2023 numbers represent a 7 percent uptick from 2019, the last full year before the Covid-19 dampened the industry. (For comparison, 20.4 million people took a cruise in 2022.)

"Cruise continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most resilient sectors of tourism— rebounding faster than international tourist arrivals—and a strong contributor to local and national economies,” says Kelly Craighead, CLIA’s president and chief executive officer.

Here are nine other key takeaways from the new report.

1. Demand Will Remain High In 2024

Last year was good, but CLIA expects this year to be even better. The association is forecasting that 35.7 million travelers will cruise in 2024.

2. Capacity Is Also Growing

To help meet the increased demand, cruise lines are adding more ships. CLIA is forecasting that global cruise capacity will grow at least 10 percent—from 677,000 lower berths in 2024 to 745,000 lower berths in 2028.

3. Younger Generations Are Excited to Cruise

Intent to cruise is also strong, with 82 percent of all previous cruise guests reporting that they will cruise again—a 6 percent increase from 2019.

The average age of cruise travelers is now 46 years old, and 36 percent of cruisers are under the age of 40. Millennials (32 percent), Gen Z (33 percent) and Gen X (23 percent) now make up the largest proportion of cruisers.

Younger generations are also enthusiastic about cruising, with 81 percent of millennials and 84 percent of Gen-Xers who have cruised before reporting they plan to cruise again. (Baby Boomers also still love to cruise: 84 percent said they plan to take another voyage.)

4. A Growing Number of Travelers Are Cruising For the First Time

Over the past two years, 27 percent of travelers are new-to-cruise, which represents a 12 percent increase from the past year.

5. Expedition Cruises Are Hot

Expedition cruises are becoming increasingly popular, according to CLIA. The association recorded a 71 percent increase in travelers sailing on expedition cruises between 2019 and 2023.

At the same time, passengers are also increasingly interested in accessibility: 45 percent of travelers book an accessible tour excursion on their most recent voyage.

6. Travel Advisors Are Key

Travel advisors remain critical to the cruise industry, with 73 percent of cruisers reporting that travel advisors have a meaningful influence on their decision to cruise.

7. Cruise Lines Continue to Make Progress on Sustainability

Cruise lines are investing in a wide range of technologies to make their ships more efficient, including propulsion technologies with conversion capabilities for future alternative fuels. Other sustainability upgrades include advanced wastewater treatment systems, underwater noise and vibration reduction systems, water conservation systems, exhaust gas cleaning systems and more.

Shoreside electricity is also becoming increasingly common: 120 ships (52 percent of global capacity) now have the capability to plug in while in port.

8. Cruising Continues to Make an Economic Impact

In 2022, the cruise industry generated $138 billion to the global economy, 1.2 million jobs and $43 billion in wages. CLIA expects the economic impact will be even greater in 2023, because of the uptick in passengers.

Cruising also creates economic ripple effects: 63 percent of cruisers say they have returned to a destination that they first visited via cruise ship for a longer stay.

9. The Industry Is Attracting Women

For the first time, CLIA released a new skills and workforce report called “An Ocean of Opportunity.” It finds that cruising is an especially attractive industry for women, with 94 percent of women seafarers working in the cruise industry. What’s more, women hold around 40 percent of senior leadership roles at cruise companies.

Wasn't it Audrey Hepburn that said impossible says "I'm possible?" The moment you booked your cruise, took the train acr...
08/04/2024

Wasn't it Audrey Hepburn that said impossible says "I'm possible?"

The moment you booked your cruise, took the train across Europe, sailed through the Caribbean islands, walked up the mountain – is the moment you achieved what you set out to do, even when you thought it would never happen.

We've all been daydreaming about our next vacation. Now, let's start planning. ✈️  Where do you want to go? Do you want ...
05/04/2024

We've all been daydreaming about our next vacation. Now, let's start planning. ✈️

Where do you want to go? Do you want to laze around the beach all day? ⛱️ Do you want to cruise around Europe or the Caribbean? 🛳️ Do you want to trek to Alaska and the Yukon? 🏔️ What are you waiting for? Life is too short to be dreaming. It's time to revel in what Mother Nature has gifted us.

Now is the perfect time to reignite your summer wanderlust with a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade, plus a $500 Shipboard C...
05/04/2024

Now is the perfect time to reignite your summer wanderlust with a FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade, plus a $500 Shipboard Credit per suite on select 2024 Alaska and Europe voyages with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.* Enhance your experience with more space, more included amenities and more opportunities to indulge while aboard The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™.

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Whether you are on a cruise ship, hotel room or villa, and the view is a city, beach or wilderness — you're on vacation ...
01/04/2024

Whether you are on a cruise ship, hotel room or villa, and the view is a city, beach or wilderness — you're on vacation and that's what's important for your mind, body and soul. 🏖️🗻🗼🛳️

Stop dreaming about it and GO!!!

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