2023 data from Cruise Lines International Association shows investment in technologies and alternative fuels that will accelerate the maritime transition towards net zero Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released its 2023 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing concrete progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda. The 2023 order book data shows that cruise lines continue investment in new vessels with 44 new ships on order during the next five years, representing an investment of $62 billion since 2019. Of these new ships, 25 will be LNG- powered and seven will be either methanol ready on delivery, or methanol capable, representing an...
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More people open to trying a cruise than ever before Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took around 1.7 million cruise holidays last year, nearing demand levels last seen in 2019. In data published recently, CLIA revealed that: In 2022 British and Irish holidaymakers took around 1.7 million cruises, up from 479,000 the previous year. The Mediterranean remains the number one destination for cruise travellers from the UK and Ireland. The top three destinations in 2022 were: 38.4% travelled to the Mediterranean, 29% to Northern Europe, and 10.6% to the Caribbean. The UK and Ireland markets accounted for 29% of all European source passengers. Globally, over a quarter (27%) of those who sailed for two ...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland is currently hosting its annual river conference, RiverView, with a record number of delegates - almost 400 - in attendance. The conference is being held in Vienna for the first time. Attendees are being given the opportunity to join conference sessions, a trade fair, local excursions, and visit or stay overnight on a selection of river cruise ships: AmaViola Nicko Vision Riverside Mozart Avalon Envision TUI Maya Scenic Jasper As part of the conference, a number of cruise lines have agreed to fund a selection of the best ideas from agents who are attending the event, to help grow their sales. More details on the initiative will be released in due course. CLIA has also announced a specialist in-...
Read MoreHydrogen-powered ships are coming In the Caribbean, many cruise companies have bought islands and turned them into private resorts for the exclusive use of cruise passengers who cavort in enormous wave pools, rush down 135-foot water slides with names like Daredevil’s Peak, and zip-line across wide beaches. But on Ocean Cay, an island 20 miles south of Bimini that MSC Cruises began leasing from the Bahamian government in 2015, there is no theme park, no giant water slide. Oh, there are plenty of bars, shops and wave runners. But the general aim is to provide a serene getaway and largely quiet activities — snorkeling, swimming and lounging on beach chairs — while scientists and students from the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale research how t...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released results from a new consumer sentiment survey, showing the demand for cruise holidays continues to increase. The survey was carried out with 4,500 domestic and international travellers. It reveals that for UK passengers: 91% of respondents who have cruised previously said they intend to take a holiday at sea again, a 14% increase from 2019 Of those who have never cruised, 72% are open to cruising, a 1% increase from 2019 Of these two groups, 58% say they will book a cruise in the next two years www.fiebak-medien.de 61% of respondents who have cruised previously said they later returned to a destination they had first visited via cruise ship. The Mediterranean and Caribbean are the most re-visited destinations. ...
Read MoreDespite advancements, need for development and deployment of sustainable marine fuels Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released the results of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing progress towards achieving the industry’s vision of net-zero carbon cruising globally by 2050. FILE PHOTO: A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship is seen at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott The 2022 report reinforces the cruise industry’s credentials as an innovator and early adopter of environmental technologies. Examples cited include the increasing number of vessels launching over the new few years that will be able to i...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released new consumer sentiment data showing the demand and perception of cruise holidays are now greater than in 2019. The survey, of 4,000 domestic and international travellers, has also revealed the economic benefits cruise brings to the areas that ships visit. According to the survey, intent to book a holiday at sea among UK passengers now exceeds levels from three years ago: * 85% of respondents who have cruised previously said they intend to take a holiday at sea again, a 6% increase from 2019 * Furthermore, among travellers who have taken a cruise in the last six months, 90% said they intend to cruise again * Of those who have never cruised, 66% are open to cruising, a 0.5% increase from 2019 Overall, 69% of int...
Read MoreAs the EU takes critical steps to deliver on its 2030 ambitions, cruise industry leaders and policymakers met today in Genoa to discuss implementation of the industry’s climate goals, latest innovations and investments, and the need for government investment. Cruise industry leaders convening in Genoa at the industry's first European Summit devoted to decarbonisation of cruise have called on governments to join in the effort by creating the right regulatory framework and investments to match the industry's commitment to accelerate development and delivery of sustainable maritime fuels and technologies necessary to achieve net-zero carbon cruising by 2050. The tone was set during the opening session at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) European Summit held on Wedn...
Read MoreThe trade group representing the cruise ship industry unsuccessfully pushed international authorities to water down new environmental regulations despite its members’ climate commitments, experts in marine air pollution warn. Late last month, the International Maritime Organization rejected a cruise industry effort that would have improved cruise ships’ carbon pollution scores. Environmental groups say it also would have led to more air pollution by allowing cruise liners to continue with business as usual. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has membership that accounts for 95% of global cruise trips. Its four biggest members, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises, tout their climate awareness and have all committed to drastically c...
Read MoreScience backed protocols facilitated the resumption of cruise operations, with over 7.5 million passengers having sailed in nearly 90 markets, all while committing to pursue ever more ambitious carbon reduction goals. At Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has shared new findings that are evidence of the cruise community's resilience. “As the industry resumes operations, passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023, with passenger volumes projected to recover 12% above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026,” said Kelly Craighead, President and CEO, CLIA. “Cruising is accessible, responsible, and experiential - making it the best way to see the world for people of all ages and interests. With ...
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