In 2023, there were over 300 cruise ships operating worldwide, with a combined capacity of 664,602 passengers. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted cruise passenger numbers, with 36 million passengers set to sail in 2024, up from 31.5 million in 2023. CLIA-member cruise lines are investing in technologies, infrastructure, and operational efficiencies to reduce emissions at berth and at sea. CruiseMapper provides cruise ship schedules, and 12% of cruise travelers cruise twice a year.
In 2024, cruise passenger volume is expected to hit 120% of 2019 levels, with 36 million passengers setting sail. There were 12,592 cruise guests from North America in 2022. Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Norwegian dominate the global cruise market, with an estimated net profit of 291 per passenger. As of November 2022, there were 302 cruise ships operating worldwide, with a combined capacity of 664,602 passengers. Cruising has become a major part of the global economy, with only three ships allowed in port each day and one permitted to have a capacity of more than 5,000 passengers.
Cruise passenger volume is forecast to reach 106% of 2019 levels in 2023, with 31.5 million passengers sailing. This compares to the UNWTO forecast for January. According to the latest state of cruising report by the Cruise Line International Association, around 35 million passengers are expected to be on board.
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