
If cruising is a taste that one develops, it’s
understandable that as one gets more
experienced, they progress towards more
nuanced and exclusive options. Advisors
reflect this sentiment, saying that first-time
cruisers gravitate more towards contemporary
cruises.
Contemporary cruises offer a variety of
schedules and itineraries suited more to
younger adults and family demographics.
They come with several onboard entertainment
options and amenities.
While 8 out of 10 advisors said that their
contemporary cruise clients were mostly first-
time cruisers, 9 out of 10 advisors said that
their luxury and ultra-luxury cruise clients were
repeat cruisers.
CRUISE SALES AND OUTLOOK BY CRUISE SEGMENT
TRENDS IN OCEAN CRUISE
82%
57%
61%
77%
34%
90%
24%
92%
First-time cruisers
Repeat cruisers
First-time cruisers
Repeat cruisers
First-time cruisers
Repeat cruisers
First-time cruisers
Repeat cruisers
Contemporary Premium Luxury Ultra-Luxury
10
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