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CHART 7
More than two in every three advisors said that their cruise
clients want amenities included in the cruise product. This
is true across all advisor demographics, whether agency
or IC, high or low volume grossers and even seasoned
advisors or new entrants.
The suppliers need to make a note of this while designing
their cruise products, especially within the contemporary
and premium segments. The current list of included ameni-
ties may have to expand to include what a client wants.
As an advisor said,
TRENDS IN THE CRUISE SEGMENT
SHARE OF CLIENTELE THAT PREFER AN ALL-INCLUSIVE CRUISE PRODUCT
64%
71%
70%
65%
69%
70%
72%
62%
67%
68%
Agency
Business
description
Annual
gross
bookings
Years in business
IC/Advisor
Less than $1m
More than $1m
Up to 5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
30+ years
Total
Clients do not like being ‘nickel &
dimed’ when on a cruise, or checking
out with a large bill for specialty treats,
drinks and meals not included.