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2008 CLIA Cruise Market Overview
Statistical Cruise Industry Data Through 2007

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBack to Table of Contents

The cruise industry is the most exciting growth category in the entire leisure market. Since 1990, the industry has had an average annual passenger growth rate of 7.4% per annum.

The cruise industry is young. Since 1980, over 150 million passengers have taken a deep-water cruise (2+ days). Of this number, 61% of the total passengers have been generated in the past 10 years. Thirty seven percent of total passengers have been generated in the past five years alone.

The cruise market potential is strong. Over the next three years, 51 million North Americans indicate an intent to cruise. To date, approximately 19.9 % of the U.S. population has ever cruised. By maintaining historical occupancy levels, the cruise industry will welcome 12.8 million guests in 2008.

The cruise product is incredibly diversified with literally a cruise vacation for everyone. Over the past 10 years, the industry has responded to extensive market and consumer research that has guided the addition of new destinations, new ship design concepts, new on-board/on-shore activities, new themes and new cruise lengths to reflect the changing vacation patterns of today’s market.

The cruise industry’s product delivers unparalleled customer satisfaction. Whether a frequent or first-time cruiser, the cruise experience consistently exceeds expectations on a wide range of important vacation attributes. On a comparative basis versus other vacation categories, cruising consistently receives top marks. The on-going challenge for our industry is to convert cruise prospects into new cruisers.

Cruising is an important vehicle for sampling destination areas to which passengers may return. 80% of cruise passengers agree that a cruise vacation is good way to sample destinations that they may wish to visit again on a land-based vacation. Nearly 40% of cruise vacationers state that they returned to vacation at a destination forst visited by cruise.. Cruisers are not exclusively cruisers; rather they are frequent vacationers who cruise as part of their vacation mix.

The North American cruise market is strong across all 50 states and Canada. Today’s array of airlift options and streamlined port processing have opened up cruising as a vacation alternative to more and more individuals. The addition of new North American embarkation ports provides cruise vacationers more options and opportunities to drive versus fly. In fact, 72% of Americans indicate that the convenience of over 30 “Close to Home” North American embarkation ports increases their likelihood to cruise within the next three years.

CLIA Member Lines capacity utilization/deployment. From a capacity standpoint, utilization is consistently over 100%. In 2007 the CLIA industry occupancy rate was 105.7% The Caribbean and Bahamas represents the number one destination with almost 37% of capacity development. The Mediterranean, Europe, Alaska, and Mexico follow the Caribbean in popularity.

CLIA has become one of the largest and most influential travel industry associations. Today, it has 24 member lines and nearly 16,000 travel agency members. It’s the largest association in terms of North American travel agency member representation.

The cruise industry has a very close working relationship with the travel agency community. A vast majority of cruise passengers use the services of a travel agent to book their cruise vacations. Cruises are profitable to sell and generate a high repeat rate. The most successful and productive agencies are those that place a premium on selling cruises and training their personnel. CLIA provides a wide portfolio of travel agency training programs considered among the best in the travel industry including live classroom seminars, seminars at industry conferences and events, online training, DVD training and textbooks. The “Gold Standard” of CLIA training is the Certified Cruise Counsellor program where agents can earn the designation of Accredited (ACC), Master (MCC), Elite (ECC) and Elite Scholar (ECCS) designations. Travel agents earn these CLIA Certification designations via a structured program of mandatory and elective training, ship inspections, actual cruise experience and required cabin sales targets. A CLIA Certified Cruise Counsellor is the travelers best resource for cruise vacation planning. Two-thirds of all travelers consider professional designation/accreditation as a cruise expert to be extremely/very important – but, as expected, is even more important to cruisers (75%) than non-cruiser/vacationers (56%) – particularly luxury (81%) cruisers.

NOTE: In this report, North American market designates only U.S. and Canada.

RECENT MARKET/GROWTH STATISTICSBack to Table of Contents

OVERALL PASSENGER GROWTH-NORTH AMERICAN CRUISE MARKETBack to Table of Contents

The cruise industry is the most exciting vacation category in the United States and Canada. Its average rate of growth has been far greater than any other category.

THE BIG PICTURE ANNUAL PASSENGERS (2 Day or More Market)

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RECENT GROWTH TRENDS

Annual Passenger Growth
Actual (000’s)
North America Foreign Worldwide
1990 3,496 278 3,774
1991 3,834 334 4,168
1992 4,023 362 4,385
1993 4,318 410 4,728
1994 4,314 486 4,800
1995 4,223 498 4,721
1996 4,477 493 4,970
1997 4,864 516 5,380
1998 5,243 625 5,868
1999 5,690 647 6,337
2000 6,546 668 7,214
2001 6,637 862 7,499
2002 7,472 1,176 8,648
2003 7,990 1,536 9,526
2004 8,870 1,590 10,460
2005 9,671 1,509 11,180
2006 10,078 1,928 12,006
2007 10,247 2,316 12,563
Average Growth Rate 1990-2007
7.4%

SOURCE: CLIA 2007 Year End Passenger Carryings Report as reported by CLIA member cruise lines only.

GROWTH BY LENGTH OF CRUISE-NORTH AMERICAN MARKETBack to Table of Contents

Reflecting North America’s shorter vacation patterns, the cruise industry’s hottest growth category has been the 2-5 day cruise category.

PASSENGERS:

  Passengers (000’s)
1980
2007
% Growth
2-5 Days
347
3,854
1011.7
6-8 Days
846
6,427
659.7
9-17 Days
221
2,180
886.4
18+ Days
17
100
488.2
TOTAL
1,431
12,561
777.8

SHARE:

  Category Shares
1980
2007
% Point Change
2-5 Days
24.3%
30.7
6.4
6-8 Days
59.1
51.2
-7.9
9-17 Days
15.4
17.3
1.9
18+ Days
1.2
0.8
-0.4
TOTAL
100.0%
100.0%
0.0

SOURCE: CLIA Year End Passenger Carryings Reports

AVERAGE LENGTH OF CRUISEBack to Table of Contents

From 1983 through 1991, there was a steady decline in the length of cruise vacations -- a reflection of more capacity being added in the short cruise market. The average length of cruises is now 7.1 days.

Average Length of Cruise
(Days)
% of Total Passengers in
2-5 Day Category
1981 6.7 29.6%
1982 6.9 25.3
1983 6.9 21.6
1984 6.9 22.3
1985 6.8 26.3
1986 6.4 35.1
1987 6.4 32.8
1988 6.4 32.9
1989 6.4 33.8
1990 6.2 38.3
1991 6.1 37.4
1992 6.2 35.2
1993 6.4 36.7
1994 6.3 38.0
1995 6.5 33.7
1996 6.4 35.9
1997 6.5 33.6
1998 6.7 34.7
1999 6.6 35.8
2000 6.5 36.9
2001 6.4 37.2
2002 6.9 35.5
2003 6.9 32.9
2004 6.9 31.4
2005 6.9 34.0
2006 6.9 32.9
2007 7.1 34.6

SOURCE: CLIA year-end Passenger Carryings Report.

CRUISE MARKET POTENTIAL DEMOGRAPHICS, VACTION BEHAVIOR & ATTITUDES Back to Table of Contents

2008 CLIA CRUISE MARKET PROFILE STUDY

The cruise vacation industry is positioned well for continued growth with relatively modest market penetration (19.9% of Americans have cruised) as well as strong cruise interest and demand (Nearly 51 million Americans expressed interest in cruising within the next three years.

These market statistics as well as cruiser demographics, cruise characteristics and satisfaction, travel agency relevance, cruise interest & potential plans, cruiser histories and trip characteristics can be found in the CLIA 2008 Cruise Market Profile Study. The CLIA Cruise Market Profile Study is a biennial research project designed to track cruise awareness, perceptions, attitudes and future intent. Findings of this 2008 study are available on CLIA’s website at http://www.cruising.org/Press/research/index.cfm.

SOURCE OF BUSINESS-PASSENGERSBack to Table of Contents

REGIONAL PASSENGER CONTRIBUTION 1990 VS. 2007 (USA)Back to Table of Contents

The South Atlantic and Pacific regions continue to be the largest source of passengers.

Regional Shares – 1990 vs. 2007
1990
2007
Point change
New England
(CT, ME, MA, NH, VT, RI)
5.78%
6.82%
1.04
Mid-Atlantic
(NJ, NY, PA)
16.21%
11.69%
(4.52)

East North Central
(IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)

14.03%
7.77%
(6.26)
West North Central
(IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD)
4.50%
3.29%
(1.21)
South Atlantic
(DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)
24.16%
34.66%
10.50
East South Central
(AL, KY, MS, TN)
2.86%
2.85%
(0.01)
West South Central
(AR, LA, OK, TX)
5.42%
10.24%
4.82
Mountain
(AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY)
3.86%
6.23%
2.37
Pacific
(AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
23.18%
16.45%
(6.73)
TOTAL
100.0%
100.0%
0.00

SOURCE: 2007-Year End CLIA Passenger Carryings Reports.

REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION BY CRUISE LENGTH (USA)Back to Table of Contents

Shorter cruises skew towards the South Atlantic Region while longer cruises skew to the Pacific Coast Region.

2007 Regional Contribution (%) By Cruise Length
2-5 Days
6-8 Days
9-17 Days
18+ Days
Total Days
New England
(CT, ME, MA, NH, VT, RI)
6.29 7.42 6.16 3.78 6.82
Mid-Atlantic
(NJ, NY, PA)
9.62 12.54 14.26 7.70 11.69

East North Central
(IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)

7.29 8.61 6.10 5.10 7.77
West North Central
(IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD)
2.58 4.02 2.49 2.35 3.29
South Atlantic
(DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)
41.89 30.66 30.40 21.46 34.66
East South Central
(AL, KY, MS, TN)
4.22 2.28 1.32 1.51 2.85
West South Central
(AR, LA, OK, TX)
11.35 10.14 7.68 9.58 10.24
Mountain
(AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY)
4.31 7.50 6.60 8.88 6.23
Pacific
(AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
12.45 16.83 24.99 39.64 16.45
TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

SOURCE: 2007-Year End CLIA Passenger Carryings Report

NORTH AMERICA BY STATE / PROVINCEBack to Table of Contents

  2007 TOTAL
PASSENGERS
% OF
NORTH
AMERICA
2006
TOTAL
PASSENGERS
CHANGE
AMOUNT
CHANGE
PCT
2005
TOTAL
PASSENGERS
2004
TOTAL
PASSENGERS
Alabama 89,513 0.87% 80,609 8,904 11.05% 84,357 140,352
Alaska 7,550 0.07% 6,810 740 10.87% 5,561 6,770
Arizona 306,181 2.99% 286,288 19,893 6.95% 267,956 207,527
Arkansas 41,123 0.40% 41,063 60 0.15% 37,940 43,811
California 1,282,999 12.52% 1,195,262 87,737 7.34% 1,141,452 1,185,355
Colorado 73,844 0.72% 71,373 2,471 3.46% 69,668 82,480
Connecticut 99,247 0.97% 99,611 -364 -0.37% 99,937 107,462
Delaware 21,875 0.21% 22,891 -1,016 -4.44% 19,088 20,487
Dist. of Columbia 7,074 0.07% 7,591 -517 -6.81% 6,384 13,493
Florida 2,274,707 22.20% 2,279,295 -4,588 -0.20% 2,101,896 1,461,909
Georgia 336,585 3.28% 347,899 -11,314 -3.25% 345,679 228,912
Hawaii 22,496 0.22% 22,293 203 0.91% 18,721 16,922
Idaho 18,456 0.18% 19,312 -856 -4.43% 24,639 22,083
Illinois 268,476 2.62% 228,741 39,735 17.37% 210,253 235,328
Indiana 84,790 0.83% 83,171 1,619 1.95% 81,067 94,287
Iowa 33,764 0.33% 33,905 -141 -0.42% 31,244 31,416
Kansas 42,639 0.42% 44,362 -1,723 -3.88% 41,869 40,847
Kentucky 43,749 0.43% 42,338 1,411 3.33% 45,279 52,161
Louisiana 120,788 1.18% 88,709 32,079 36.16% 84,056 98,392
Maine 16,429 0.16% 15,749 680 4.32% 17,866 17,130
Maryland 145,006 1.42% 147,584 -2,578 -1.75% 144,475 167,872
Massachusetts 441,034 4.30% 502,505 -61,471 -12.23% 557,371 418,577
Michigan 144,113 1.41% 151,685 -7,572 -4.99% 161,549 187,896
Minnesota 95,948 0.94% 96,665 -717 -0.74% 79,641 82,835
Mississippi 37,958 0.37% 30,183 7,775 25.76% 28,849 31,903
Missouri 106,324 1.04% 104,121 2,203 2.12% 96,232 95,060
Montana 9,251 0.09% 8,199 1,052 12.83% 7,534 8,306
Nebraska 18,168 0.18% 20,010 -1,842 -9.21% 19,841 22,013
Nevada 69,687 0.68% 72,832 -3,145 -4.32% 71,756 137,607
New Hampshire 46,490 0.45% 48,910 -2,420 -4.95% 48,147 32,736
New Jersey 298,535 2.91% 321,612 -23,077 -7.18% 347,987 349,162
New Mexico 29,717 0.29% 30,349 -632 -2.08% 29,534 24,930
New York 444,176 4.33% 461,650 -17,474 -3.79% 461,363 501,950
North Carolina 218,785 2.14% 211,685 7,100 3.35% 213,610 192,035
North Dakota 7,335 0.07% 17,291 -9,956 -57.58% 11,578 4,591
Ohio 172,372 1.68% 174,564 -2,192 -1.26% 180,553 206,328
Oklahoma 47,631 0.46% 46,412 1,219 2.63% 44,145 48,202
Oregon 60,834 0.59% 57,514 3,320 5.77% 54,218 52,137
Pennsylvania 361,903 3.53% 390,662 -28,759 -7.36% 407,762 373,365
Rhode Island 35,232 0.34% 39,875 -4,643 -11.64% 42,739 36,278
South Carolina 111,447 1.09% 109,201 2,246 2.06% 103,735 113,497
South Dakota 6,625 0.06% 6,924 -299 -4.32% 6,209 7,209
Tennessee 98,047 0.96% 91,481 6,566 7.18% 89,983 94,613
Texas
758,752
7.40%
729,437
29,315
4.02%
651,775
543,662
Utah
76,364
0.75%
65,562
10,802
16.48%
63,874
59,325
Vermont
6,650
0.06%
6,531
119
1.82%
6,580
7,271
Virginia
144,922
1.41%
149,202
-4,280
-2.87%
146,497
177,729
Washington
181,118
1.77%
162,855
18,263
11.21%
172,340
139,639
West Virginia
15,789
0.15%
14,825
964
6.50%
14,271
17,667
Wisconsin
64,989
0.63%
65,865
-876
-1.33%
61,671
67,965
Wyoming
4,707
0.05%
4,297
410
9.54%
3,752
4,687
TOTAL U.S.
9,452,194
92.24%
9,357,760
94,434
1.01%
9,064,483
8,314,171
PUERTO RICO
119,351
1.16%
126,382
-7,031
-5.56%
120,781
121,975
Alberta
69,667
0.68%
60,149
9,518
15.82%
44,416
45,496
British Columbia
200,499
1.96%
162,947
37,552
23.05%
156,595
126,725
Manitoba
13,536
0.13%
11,075
2,461
22.22%
8,196
7,975
New Brunswick
5,573
0.05%
4,711
862
18.30%
4,445
3,390
Newfoundland
4,211
0.04%
3,279
932
28.42%
3,461
1,687
Nova Scotia
7,394
0.07%
6,117
1,277
20.88%
4,962
4,783
Ontario
258,456
2.52%
244,556
13,900
5.68%
187,441
178,732
Prince Edward Island
994
0.01%
756
238
31.48%
1,066
524
Quebec
108,315
1.06%
94,623
13,692
14.47%
71,397
60,901
Saskatchewan
6,516
0.06%
5,518
998
18.09%
3,745
4,249
North West Territory
152
0.00%
158
-6
-3.80%
202
154
Yukon Territory
275
0.00%
193
82
42.49%
177
139
Total Canada
675,588
6.59%
594,082
81,506
13.72%
486,103
434,755
Total North America
10,247,133
100.00%
10,078,224
168,909
1.68%
9,671,367
8,870,901
Foreign
2,315,449
 
1,927,600
387,849
20.12%
1,509,035
1,589,936
Total World
12,562,582
 
12,005,824
556,758
4.64%
11,180,402
10,460,837
NORTH AMERICA - RANK BY STATE / PROVINCEBack to Table of Contents
STATE / PROVENCE
TOTAL
PASSENGERS
% OF
TOTAL
1-5 DAY 6-8 DAY 9-17 DAY 18 DAY PLUS
PAX
% OF
PAX
% OF
PAX
% OF
PAX
% OF
AMT
TOTAL
AMT
TOTAL
AMT
TOTAL
AMT
TOTAL
1
Florida
2,274,707
22.20
985,173
27.78
989,531
19.06
292,720
20.19
7,283
12.49
2
California
1,282,999
12.52
378,443
10.67
616,585
11.87
272,986
18.83
14,985
25.71
3
Texas
758,752
7.40
279,825
7.89
389,101
7.49
85,786
5.92
4,040
6.93
4
New York
444,176
4.33
113,606
3.20
250,390
4.82
78,578
5.42
1,602
2.75
5
Massachusetts
441,034
4.30
170,451
4.81
226,987
4.37
42,653
2.94
943
1.62
6
Pennsylvania
361,903
3.53
136,770
3.86
177,910
3.43
46,337
3.20
886
1.52
7
Georgia
336,585
3.28
188,810
5.32
126,064
2.43
21,078
1.45
633
1.09
8
Arizona
306,181
2.99
79,829
2.25
179,516
3.46
44,779
3.09
2,057
3.53
9
New Jersey
298,535
2.91
79,874
2.25
160,982
3.10
56,505
3.90
1,174
2.01
10
Illinois
268,476
2.62
104,661
2.95
135,865
2.62
27,187
1.88
763
1.31
11
Ontario
258,456
2.52
29,752
0.84
157,600
3.03
67,718
4.67
3,386
5.81
12
North Carolina
218,785
2.14
105,469
2.97
96,647
1.86
16,137
1.11
532
0.91
13
British Columbia
200,499
1.96
44,460
1.25
106,950
2.06
44,205
3.05
4,884
8.38
14
Washington
181,118
1.77
37,580
1.06
113,486
2.19
27,448
1.89
2,604
4.47
15
Ohio
172,372
1.68
54,185
1.53
98,334
1.89
19,275
1.33
578
0.99
16
Maryland
145,006
1.42
47,261
1.33
71,921
1.38
25,254
1.74
570
0.98
17
Virginia
144,922
1.41
43,925
1.24
83,414
1.61
16,916
1.17
667
1.14
18
Michigan
144,113
1.41
43,841
1.24
83,673
1.61
15,977
1.10
622
1.07
19
Louisiana
120,788
1.18
75,762
2.14
40,653
0.78
4,140
0.29
233
0.40
20
Puerto Rico
119,351
1.16
18,999
0.54
91,701
1.77
8,622
0.59
29
0.05
21
South Carolina
111,447
1.09
52,951
1.49
49,838
0.96
8,295
0.57
363
0.62
22
Quebec
108,315
1.06
9,008
0.25
69,950
1.35
28,588
1.97
769
1.32
23
Missouri
106,324
1.04
35,649
1.01
59,900
1.15
10,443
0.72
332
0.57
24
Connecticut
99,247
0.97
24,657
0.70
57,177
1.10
17,046
1.18
367
0.63
25
Tennessee
98,047
0.96
42,469
1.20
47,878
0.92
7,423
0.51
277
0.48
26
Minnesota
95,948
0.94
19,172
0.54
66,264
1.28
10,172
0.70
340
0.58
27
Alabama
89,513
0.87
59,302
1.67
25,760
0.50
4,236
0.29
215
0.37
28
Indiana
84,790
0.83
31,261
0.88
45,909
0.88
7,410
0.51
210
0.36
29
Utah
76,364
0.75
16,380
0.46
51,612
0.99
8,058
0.56
314
0.54
30
Colorado
73,844
0.72
14,730
0.42
46,074
0.89
12,329
0.85
711
1.22
31
Nevada
69,687
0.68
24,842
0.70
35,028
0.67
9,194
0.63
623
1.07
32
Alberta
69,667
0.68
6,988
0.20
43,172
0.83
18,303
1.26
1,204
2.07
33
Wisconsin
64,989
0.63
16,329
0.46
40,678
0.78
7,728
0.53
254
0.44
34
Oregon
60,834
0.59
8,839
0.25
40,048
0.77
11,112
0.77
835
1.43
35
Oklahoma
47,631
0.46
16,804
0.47
26,816
0.52
3,835
0.26
176
0.30
36
New Hampshire
46,490
0.45
8,469
0.24
27,983
0.54
9,850
0.68
188
0.32
37
Kentucky
43,749
0.43
17,607
0.50
22,207
0.43
3,800
0.26
135
0.23
38
Kansas
42,639
0.42
12,488
0.35
25,956
0.50
4,021
0.28
174
0.30
39
Arkansas
41,123
0.40
17,440
0.49
19,621
0.38
3,950
0.27
112
0.19
40
Mississippi
37,958
0.37
25,447
0.72
11,129
0.21
1,291
0.09
91
0.16
41
Rhode Island
35,232
0.34
7,352
0.21
22,112
0.43
5,580
0.38
188
0.32
42
Iowa
33,764
0.33
12,885
0.36
17,661
0.34
3,114
0.21
104
0.18
43
New Mexico
29,717
0.29
6,746
0.19
17,232
0.33
5,470
0.38
269
0.46
44
Hawaii
22,496
0.22
1,264
0.04
15,478
0.30
5,390
0.37
364
0.62
45
Delaware
21,875
0.21
6,075
0.17
11,622
0.22
4,092
0.28
86
0.15
46
Idaho
18,456
0.18
2,970
0.08
13,232
0.25
2,101
0.14
153
0.26
47
Nebraska
18,168
0.18
5,092
0.14
10,775
0.21
2,211
0.15
90
0.15
48
Maine
16,429
0.16
3,716
0.10
10,394
0.20
2,267
0.16
52
0.09
49
West Virginia
15,789
0.15
6,136
0.17
8,250
0.16
1,371
0.09
32
0.05
50
Manitoba
13,536
0.13
1,166
0.03
8,318
0.16
3,905
0.27
147
0.25
51
Montana
9,251
0.09
1,255
0.04
6,564
0.13
1,365
0.09
67
0.11
59
Alaska
7,550
0.07
1,179
0.03
5,233
0.10
1,064
0.07
74
0.13
65
Nova Scotia
7,394
0.07
635
0.02
4,846
0.09
1,827
0.13
86
0.15
70
North Dakota
7,335
0.07
1,817
0.05
4,454
0.09
1,038
0.07
26
0.04
71
Dist. Of Columbia
7,074
0.07
2,543
0.07
3,617
0.07
871
0.06
43
0.07
72
Vermont
6,650
0.06
1,407
0.04
4,194
0.08
990
0.07
59
0.10
73
South Dakota
6,625
0.06
1,594
0.04
4,361
0.08
619
0.04
51
0.09
74
Saskatchewan
6,516
0.06
622
0.02
4,011
0.08
1,782
0.12
101
0.17
75
New Brunswick
5,573
0.05
648
0.02
3,642
0.07
1,231
0.08
52
0.09
76
Wyoming
4,707
0.05
1,057
0.03
3,013
0.06
605
0.04
32
0.05
77
Newfoundland
4,211
0.04
415
0.01
2,637
0.05
1,128
0.08
31
0.05
78
Prince Edward Island
994
0.01
66
0.00
722
0.01
196
0.01
10
0.02
79
Yukon Territory
275
0.00
27
0.00
168
0.00
71
0.00
9
0.02
85
North West Terr.
152
0.00
20
0.00
78
0.00
50
0.00
4
0.01

TOTAL NORTH AMERICA

10,247,133
100.00
3,546,195
100.00
5,192,924
100.00
1,449,723
100.00
58,291
100.00

CRUISE CAPICITYBack to Table of Contents

North American Passenger Capicity - 2007Back to Table of Contents

CRUISE MEMBER LINES
NO. OF LOWERS
NO. OF SHIPS
AMA WATERWAYS*
1,294
9
AMERICAN CRUISE LINE
302
4
AZAMARA
1,420
2
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
50,882
22
CELEBRITY CRUISES
13,388
8
COSTA CRUISE LINES
23,265
12
CRYSTAL CRUISES
2,014
2
CUNARD LINE, LTD.
6,411
3
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
3,508
2
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
18,915
13
HURTIGRUTEN
5,923
13
MAJESTIC
1,588
7
MSC CRUISES USA
13,548
8
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
25,326
12
OCEANIA CRUISES, INC.
2,052
3
ORIENT
826
1
PEARLSEAS CRUISES
0
0
PRINCESS CRUISES
34,110
16
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
2,422
5
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL
52,838
22
SEABOURN CRUISE LINE
624
3
SEADREAM YATCH CLUB
110
2
SILVERSEA CRUISES
1,356
4
UNIWORLD
1,206
9
WINDSTAR CRUISES
608
3
TOTAL
263,936
185

*AMA WATERWAYS BECAME A MEMBER IN 2008.
SOURCE: 2007 Year End CLIA 5-Year Capacity Analysis

2008-2012 CAPACITY CHANGESBack to Table of Contents

Based on public information, a total of 34 new ships are contracted or planned to be added to the North American fleet from 2008 through the end of 2012.

The following summarizes all the information as of the date of publication.

2008

CRUISE LINE
ADDITION OR DELETION
DELIVERY DATE
SHIP NAME
#LOWER
CONTRACT OR PLANNED
NEW OR USED
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES A 2008 CARNIVAL SPLENDOR 3,006 C N
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES D 2008 CARNIVAL CELEBRATION -1486 C U
CELEBRITY CRUISES, INC. A OCT SOLSTICE 2,850 C N
CUNARD D NOV QE II -1791 C U
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE A JUL EURODAM 2,104 C N
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ADJ APR ZUIDERDAM 68 C U
MAJESTIC AMERICA
CRUISE LINE
D OCT EXECUTIVE EXPLORER -49 C U
MAJESTIC AMERICA
CRUISE LINE
ADJ MAY COLUMBIA QUEEN 4 C U
MSC CRUISES A DEC MSC FANTASIA 3,300 C N
MSC CRUISES A MAR MSC POESIA 2,550 C N
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE D 2008 PRIDE OF HAWAII -2,400 C U
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE A 2008 NORWEGIAN JADE 2,378 C N
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE D 2008 PRIDE OF ALOHA -1,998 C U
ORIENT LINES D APR MARCO POLO -826 C U
PEARL CRUISES A 2008 TBD 210 C N
PRINCESS CRUISES A 2008 TBD 3,110 C N
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INT'L A MAY INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS 3,634 C N
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INT'L D MAR EMPRESS OF THE SEAS -1,598 C U
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INT’L D JAN VIKING SERENADE -1,512 C U
SILVERSEA CRUISES A JUNE PRINCE ALBERT II 132 C U
      CLIA TOTAL 11,686    

2009

CRUISE LINE
ADDITION OR DELETION
DELIVERY DATE
SHIP NAME
#LOWER
CONTRACT OR PLANNED
NEW OR USED
AMERICAN CRUISE LINE A AUG INDEPENDENCE 104 C N
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES A 2009 CARNIVAL DREAM 3,652 C N
CELEBRITY CRUISES, INC. A JULY EQUINOX 2,850 C N
COSTA CRUISES A 2009 COSTA LUMINOSA 2,260 C N
COSTA CRUISES A 2009 COSTA PACIFICA 3,000 C N
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ADJUST APR OOSTERDAM 68 C U
MAJESTIC AMERICA LINE ADJUST APR MISSISSIPPI QUEEN -84 C U
MAJESTIC AMERICA LINE D NOV DELTA QUEEN -176 C U
MSC CRUISES A MAR MSC SPLENDIDA 3,300 C N
PEARL SEA CRUISES A 2009 TBD 210 C N
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INT'L A OCT GENESIS 5,400 P N
SEABOURN CRUISE LINE A 2009 ODYSSEY 450 C N
SILVERSEA CRUISES A DEC SILVER SPIRIT 540 C N
      CLIA TOTAL 21,574    
The following summarizes all the information as of the date of publication. Ships under "contract" are self-explanatory: "Planned" ships have been announced but we have no confirmation of a contract being signed.

2010

CRUISE LINE
ADDITION OR DELETION
DELIVERY DATE
SHIP NAME
#LOWER
CONTRACT OR PLANNED
NEW OR USED
CELEBRITY CRUISES
A
JULY
ECLIPSE
2,850
C
N
COSTA CRUISES
A
2010
TBD
2,260
C
N
CUNARD LINE
A
2010
QUEEN ELIZABETH
2,092
C
N
HOLLAND AMERICAN LINE
A
JULY
TBD
2,106
C
N
MSC CRUISES
A
MAR
MSC MAGNIFICA
2,550
C
N
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
A
2010
F3 - 1
4,200
C
N
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
A
2010
F3 - 2
4,200
C
N
OCEANIA CRUISES
A
Q-4
TBD
1,260
C
N
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INT’L
A
2010
GENESIS II
5,400
P
N
SEABOURN CRUISE LINE
A
2010
TBD
450
C
N
      CLIA TOTAL
27,368
   

2011

CRUISE LINE
ADDITION OR DELETION
DELIVERY DATE
SHIP NAME
#LOWER
CONTRACT OR PLANNED
NEW OR USED
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES A 2011 CARNIVAL 3,652 C N
CELEBRITY CRUISES A 2011 MAGIC 2,850 C N
COSTA A 2011 SOLSITCE IV 3,012 C N
DISNEY CRUISE LINE A Q3 TBD 2,500 C N
OCEANIA CRUISES A Q3 TBD 1,280 C N
SEABOURN CURISE LINE A 2011 TBD 450 C N
      CLIA TOTAL 13,724    

2012

CRUISE LINE
ADDITION OR DELETION
DELIVERY DATE
SHIP NAME
#LOWER
CONTRACT OR PLANNED
NEW OR USED
DISNEY A Q3 TBD 2,500 C N
      CLIA TOTAL 2,500    

COMPOSITE CAPACITY CHANGES 1981-2012 AND CAPACITY
UTLIZIATION - 2007

In order to keep capacity in line with North American demand, average capacity rose at a rate of 7.6% from 1981 to 2007. Based on current known information, contracted capacity will be increased at an average rate of 4.6% the next five years.

 
Total North American Industry
Lower Berths % Change Capacity Utilization
1981 41,073    
1982 47,266 +15.08  
1983 47,834 +1.20  
1984 52,392 +9.53  
1985 56,771 +8.36  
1986 60,446 +6.47  
1987 66,810 +10.53  
1988 72,268 +8.17  
1989 72,369 +0.14  
1990 83,533 +15.43  
1991 86,631 +3.71  
1992 97,539 +12.59  
1993 103,988 +6.61  
1994 103,296 -.67  
1995 105,161 +1.81  
1996 110,230 +4.82  
1997 118,013 +7.06  
1998 138,373 +17.25  
1999 148,750 +7.50  
2000 166,201 +11.73  
2001 175,855 +5.81  
2002 197,553 +12.34 98.6%
2003 212,004 +7.31 103.3%
2004 225,714 +6.47 103.3%
2005 231,091 +2.38 103.3%
2006 248,774 +7.65 103.9%
2007 267,145 +7.38 105.7%
Average Annual Change
(1981-2007)
  +7.6  
 
Total North American Industry
Contracted Contracted & Planned
2005-2009 Lower Berths Percent Change Lower Berths Percent Change
2008 278,831 4.4 278,831 4.4
2009 295,005 5.8 300,405 7.7
2010 316,973 7.5 327,773 9.1
2011 330,697 4.3 341,497 4.2
2012 333,197 0.8 343,997 0.7
Average Annual Change (2008– 2012)   4.6   5.2

SOURCE: CLIA Five-Year Capacity Report and Passenger Carrying Report.

GEOGRAPHICAL DESTINATION/APPLICATION - 2008 (000’S)Back to Table of Contents

DESTINATION 2000
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
2001
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
2002
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
2003
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
2004
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
2005
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
2006
TOTAL
BED DAYS
2007
TOTAL
BED DAYS
2008
TOTAL
BED
DAYS
CARIBBEAN
21,510
21,833
26,741
28,999
31,211
31,450
31,956
32,162
30,786
MEDITERRANEAN
6,277
7,547
6,497
8,153
9,704
9,735
10,504
14,748
16,271
ALASKA
4,197
4,699
5,053
5,265
5,914
6,417
6,356
6,927
6,968
BAHAMAS
3,200
4,699
2,876
3,306
3,657
4,398
6,073
4,634
3,477
TRANS CANAL
2,573
2,396
2,093
2,784
2,931
2,719
2,804
2,663
2,679
MEXICO WEST
2,681
1,167
3,387
3,391
4,827
5,760
5,214
5,948
6,451
EUROPE
3,745
4,837
6,923
7,722
7,560
5,522
6,800
6,798
7,592
BERMUDA
988
1,270
1,227
1,476
1,324
1,329
1,388
1,285
1,266
TRANSATLANTIC
1,016
1,129
1,006
1,146
1,425
1,748
1,467
2,209
2,830
HAWAII
857
1,557
1,903
1,953
2,629
2,907
2,885
3,826
3,031
SOUTH PACIFIC
1,155
1,158
835
1,099
683
657
1,449
1,013
1,986
SOUTH EAST ASIA
245
430
346
123
20
58
611
431
527
AFRICA
503
401
260
189
17
68
43
25
137
CANADA\NEW ENGLAND
1,108
1,139
1,151
1,105
1,489
1,174
1,233
1,627
1,911
FAR EAST (ORIENT)
202
215
360
219
404
644
127
923
527
MISSISSIPPI
347
404
0
0
0
0
0
169
137
WORLD
414
613
582
375
463
461
340
804
1,063
SOUTH AMERICA
826
1,423
1,395
1,654
1,089
1,417
1,446
2,129
2,676
U.S. COASTAL WEST
218
1,945
216
377
644
433
161
229
225
INDIAN OCEAN
121
227
94
23
11
38
10
70
229
UNCLASSIFIED
109
240
234
290
990
61
196
158
449
TRANS PACIFIC
52
67
143
79
12
50
99
323
389
U.S. COASTAL EAST
1,402
80
147
838
60
34
81
153
83
ANTARCTICA
49
49
73
109
219
151
197
260
285
PARTY CRUISES
68
56
43
11
15
0
14
193
63
ZERO 2008 BED DAYS
53,863
59,581
63,585
70,686
77,298
77,231
81,454
89,707
91,990

NOTE: Current destination classifications were established in 1994. Prior to 1985, Bermuda was included in Bahamas/Caribbean. Mississippi and Coastal East were not reported. Prior to 1992, Indian Ocean and Africa were part of unclassified. In 1993 Mexico East was changed to Western Caribbean.

SOURCE: CLIA Brochure/Destination Analysis

CLIA AS AN ASSOCIATIONBack to Table of Contents

CLIA CRUISE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION-2008 CLIA is an association that represents 24 cruise lines that market the majority of customers originating in from the United States and Canada.

MEMBER LINES

  • AMA Waterways*
  • American Cruise Line
  • Azamara Cruise Lines, Inc.
  • Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
  • Costa Cruise Lines
  • Crystal Cruises Cunard Line
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Holland America Line
  • Hurtigruten, Inc
  • Majestic America Cruise Line
  • MSC Cruises USA
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Oceania Cruises, Inc.
  • Pearl Sea Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Seadream Yacht Club
  • Silversea Cruises Ltd.
  • Uniworld River Cruise Collection
  • Windstar Cruises
*AMA Waterways became a CLIA member effective 2008

NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENT AFFILIATESBack to Table of Contents

CLIA finished 2007 with nearly 16,000 Travel Agency affiliates. The recent reduction in affiliate membership is a reflection of the general consolidation and attrition in the travel agency business. The trend has particularly affected corporate travel and has been accelerated as a result of the airlines reducing / eliminating travel agency base commissions. This is resulting in more travel agencies shifting their focus to cruise and leisure sales.

Members % Growth vs. Prior Year
1972 7,900 5.3
1980 10,900 4.8
1981 11,000 0.9
1982 11,000 0.0
1983 10,700 (2.7)
1984 12,500 16.8
1985 14,887 19.1
1986 15,507 4.2
1987 17,377 12.0
1988 18,620 7.2
1989 19,458 4.5
1990 20,128 3.4
1991 19,952 (0.9)
1992 20,712 3.8
1993 21,463 3.6
1994 22,300 3.9
1995 22,722 1.9
1996 21,519 (5.3)
1997 21,450 (.6)
1998 20,665 (3.6)
1999 20,905 1.2
2000 19,895 (4.8)
2001 18,707 (5.9)
2002 16,900 (9.6)
2003 16,000 (5.3)
2004 16,528 3.3
2005 16,629 0.6
2006 16,110 (3.1)
2007 15,685 (2.6)

SOURCE: CLIA data 2007 year-end actuals.

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETSBack to Table of Contents

OAG Cruise & Ferry Guide published by Reed Travel Group, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HB, United Kingdom. Four times a year at $237 annually. Phone: (441582) 600111, Fax: (0582) 695230. Extensive listings of ferry services worldwide. To order contact (800) 323-3537.

CLIA's Cruise Manual published by Cruise Lines International Association, 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1407, New York, NY 10110; (212) 921-0066; 700 pages, $50 for CLIA affiliates and $75 for non-CLIA affiliates. The manual is published mainly for the travel agency community as a reference source on CLIA’s Member Cruise Lines. This annually updated, clearly organized, comprehensive volume reflects suggestions made by travel agents. In-depth information on cruise ship and their companies includes new, improved data on: dining aboard CLIA vessels, suggestions for on-board tipping and gratuities, summary of credit card policies of individual Member Lines, and lots more. Obtained by sending check or money order directly to Cruise Lines International Association (add $4.00 for postage and handling) or call to order with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

CLIA’s Cruising: Guide to the Cruise Line Industry: is CLIA’s cruise industry textbook designed for travel industry professionals and students of travel. This 10-chapter textbook approaches the topic of cruise vacations from the prospective of a working travel professional. Travel agents enrolled in the CLIA Cruise Counsellor Certification training program can earn 30 training credits by completing the textbook's corresponding exam. Cruising: A Guide to The Cruise Line Industry retails for $48.95 - CLIA affiliates pay only $44.06 To order, call 1-800-347-7707. CLIA affiliated travel agencies should mention the promotion code 9DPEM 306A.

Cruise Industry News Annual - 1997 edition published yearly by Cruise Industry News, 441 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10017; (212) 9861025; 400 pages, $450. This annual provides an objective overview and forecasts of the worldwide cruise industry, including supply and demand scenarios, and analysis of each market segment and sailing region. The book also provides expert discussions of relevant subjects and issues as well as analysis of the earnings reports of the leading cruise lines. In addition, the Cruise Industry News Annual profiles all cruise lines around the world and their ships, plus cruise ports, and shipyards. It also features directory listings of the entire cruise lines, ports, shipyards, and supply and service companies. Published since 1988, the Cruise Industry News Annual is mainly subscribed to by industry executives, financial analysts, port and tourism officials, and others on a decision-making level.

Cruise Vacations With Kids by Candyce H. Stapen. Prima Publishing, 400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157,

(800) 726-0600. Includes tips on choosing the right family cruise, advantages of cruising, getting the most for your money and more. 400 pages. Available in bookstores.

Cruises-Selecting, Selling and Booking by Juls Zvoncheck. Published by National Publishers, P.O. Box 288, Rapid City, SD 57709. Both a training manual and guide to major cruise lines. Useful appendices.

Cruising: Q&A published by Cruise Lines International Association, 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1407 New York, NY 10110; (212) 921-0066; pocket size, 25 pages, free. Pamphlet answering most frequently asked questions about cruise vacations, with charts showing worldwide cruise destinations, ship line services for children, active adults, honeymooners, shipboard shopping, singles and shipboard cuisine. Obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope (55 cents postage) to CLIA.

The Complete Cruise Handbook By Anne Vipond. Published by Ocean Cruise Guides Ltd., 4844 Cedar Cres. Delta, B.C. V4M 1J8 Phone (604) 948-0594, Fax

(604) 948-2779. Email info@oceancruiseguides.com. A comprehensive introduction to cruising for first-timers. How to pick the cruise and ship that’s right for you.

Caribbean by Cruise Ship By Anne Vipond. Published by Ocean Cruise Guides Ltd., 4844 Cedar Cres. Delta, B.C. V4M 1J8 Phone (604) 948-0594, Fax (604) 948-2779. Email info@oceancruiseguides.com. The complete guide to the Caribbean cruise experience. Over 80 maps and 300 photos.

Caribbean Ports of Call--Southeastern Region: (Kay Showker) 1-800-243-0495. The Globe Pequot Press P.O. Box 480 Guilford, CT 06437. Profiles, tours, sports, shopping, history and more on the islands from Puerto Rico to the Panama Canal.

Caribbean Ports of Call--Northeastern Region: (Kay Showker) 1-800-243-0495. The Globe Pequot Press P.O. Box 480 Guilford, CT 06437. Profiles, tours, sports, shopping, history and more on the islands from the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands

Caribbean Ports of Call--Western Caribbean: (Kay Showker) 1-800-243-0495. The Globe Pequot Press P.O. Box 480 Guilford, CT 06437. Profiles, tours, sports, shopping, history and more on the islands from the Bahamas to Columbia.

Cruise Business Review: Cruise media Oy, Ltd. 701 Brickell Key Blvd, Suite 1003 Miami, FL 33131. International magazine focusing on the cruise business.

Cruise Reports : (973) 605-2442. Cruise Reports 25 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960. Cr@gti.net, www.cruisereports.com. Monthly newsletter features reviews of ships with ratings based on independent surveys of passengers. New and comments about cruises and cruising.

Dictionary of the cruise Industry: (Gloria Israel and Laurence Miller) Seatrade Cruise Academy, Seatrade House, 42 North Station Road, Colchester C01 1RD United Kingdom. Comprehensive dictionary of nautical and business terminology of the cruise industry.

OTHER KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON THE CRUISE INDUSTRYBack to Table of Contents

Seatrade Cruise Review: Seatrade Organization, Seatrade House, 42 North Station Rd., Colchester C01 1RB United Kingdom. Quarterly magazine reporting on the business of cruising worldwide.

The Total Traveler by Ship: Cahners Travel Group, 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Directory of ships, cruise lines and ports of call.

Alaska By Cruise Ship By Anne Vipond. Published by Ocean Cruise Guides Ltd., 4844 Cedar Cres. Delta, B.C. V4M 1J8 Phone (604) 948-0594, Fax (604) 9482779. EMail oceancrs@netcom.ca . The complete guide to the Alaska cruise experience. Includes over 70 maps and over 300 photos.

Mediterranean By Cruise Ship By Anne Vipond. Published by Ocean Cruise Guides Ltd., 4844 Cedar Cres. Delta, B.C. V4M 1J8 Phone (604) 948-0594, Fax

(604) 948-2779. EMail oceancrs@netcom.ca . The complete guide to all Mediterranean cruises. Over 100 maps and over 400 photos.

The Essential Little Cruise Book; Author, Jim West. This compact collection of cruise wisdom has everything you need to know for a perfect vacation at sea. Jim West has logged many nautical miles as a cruise director and doles out the answers to cruise questions with wit and style. How can you get the best cabin in your price range? The best table in the dining room? The best service from the crew? It’s like having your own personal cruise consultant. The Essential Little Cruise Book will help you make the most of your time at sea. Available at local bookstores or by calling, toll free, Cruise Concepts at (888) 867-8600. 117 West St. Paul Street, Springville, IL 61362.

PERIODICALS/CONSUMERBack to Table of Contents

Agent’s Cruise Monthly, published by World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society, P.O. Box 92, Stamford, CT 06904;

(203) 329-2787. Annual subscription $30.

Cruise Industry News, the Newsletter, published twice a month by Cruise Industry News, 441 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10017; (212) 986-1025. Six pages; $495 a year. Published since 1985, this newsletter provides the inside business news of the industry and is subscribed to by industry executives, financial analysts, port and tourism officials, government agencies, and major travel agency groups.

Cruise Industry News Quarterly Magazine, published four times a year by Cruise Industry News, 441 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10017;

(212) 986-1025; $30 per year. The magazine’s editorial focus covers all aspects of cruise operations; shipbuilding, new ships, cruise companies, ship reviews, onboard services, food and beverage, and ports and destinations. Published since 1991, it’s worldwide readership includes cruise line executives, shipboard officers and crew, shipyards, ports, service and supply companies, and travel agents.

Cruise Travel, 990 Grover Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Subscription price $23.94, first time $11.97. Color magazine with feature articles about ships and cruising; six issues per year. (847) 491-6440.

International Cruise Market Monitor Prepared and published by G.P. Wild (International) Limited, 15 Gander Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1QU; +44 (0) 1444 413931. An authoritative quarterly publication covering the economic, marketing and operational aspects of the cruise industry worldwide. Sectorial capacity growth, corporate activities, supply and demand are examined critically with a view to providing an independent, analytical and objective appraisal of the industry together with a guide to its future development. Price $415.00 per four issues 250 pound sterling.

Lloyd’s Annual Cruise Review Prepared by Management and Marketing Consultants G.P. Wild (International) Limited and published by Lloyd’s of London Press. An authoritative study, published annually, covering the economic, marketing and operational aspects of the cruise industry world-wide. Sectorial capacity growth, corporate activities, supply and demand are examined critically with a view to providing an independent, analytical and objective appraisal of the industry together with a guide to its financial data and fleet details for future development. Subscriptions Dept., Lloyd’s of London Press, Sheepen Place, Colchester, Essex, England CO3 3LP. Price $431.00 pounds; 011 44 1206 772277.

Maritime Services Directory published by Simmons-Boardman Publications Corporation, 1809 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102, (800) 895-4389, Fax (402) 346-3670; $119.95 + $9.50 shipping and handling. Extensive listings of maritime vendors, services, associations, and port authorities.

Ocean and Cruise News, published by World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society, P.O. Box 92, Stamford, CT 06904; (203) 329-2787. Single issue price $2.50 or $30 per year. Newsletter published 12 times per year. Profiles of “ship of the month” and other features.

Official Steamship Guide International, Executive Tower One, 9111 Cross Park Drive, Suite D247, Knoxville, TN 37923; (800) 783-4903 or (856) 531-0392. Quarterly Publication, 4 issues at $90.00. Catalog of cruise ship departures listed by major cruising areas and date. Includes prices and itineraries.

Porthole Cruise Magazine, published by Bill Panoff,. PPI Group, 4517 NW 31 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Phone (954) 377-7777. 1 year subscription (6 issues) at $19.95. 2-year subscription (12 issues) at $29.95. Devoted to the cruise industry and is the number one source of cruise information for the travel savvy cruise consumer. This publication provides in depth cruise ship feature reports, product evaluations and general cruise industry news.

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Porthole Insider, published by Bill Panoff. PPI Group, 4517 NW 31 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Phone (954) 377-7777. A publication exploring industry issues, includes state of the industry reports on marketing, financial information, and integrates information on all aspects of the cruise industry from an operations standpoint. Directed towards cruise line executives and other industry decision-makers.

Buyer's Guide to Cruise Bargains Discount & Deals. published by Ticket To Adventure, P.O. Box 41005, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-1005, (800) 929-7447 or cruisechooser@yahoo.com. U.S. $29.95 includes S & H.

How To Get A Job With A Cruise Line, 5th Edition published by Ticket To Adventure, P.O. Box 41005, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-1005, (800) 929-7447 or cruisechooser@yahoo.com. Everything you need to know about getting a job on board a cruise ship. Job descriptions, career training, and insider tips to help the job searcher with important information. U.S. $29.95 includes S & H.

Vacations on Video, 7662 East Gray Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (480) 483-1551. Source for purchase of travel videos with list that includes 300 videos from 35 major cruise lines as well as other travel suppliers. Contact Vacations on Video for further pricing information.

Lloyd’s Cruise International, One Singer Street, London EC2A 4LQ, England, +44 (0) 171 250 1500. Covers important aspects of the cruise industry including marketing, passenger services and related equipment, port developments, business developments, regulatory issues and market trends.


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