CLIA'S CRUISE TRENDS SURVEY
Top Predicted Shipboard Trends
- 1. More casual 73%
- 2. More individual choice in dining, entertainment and recreation 64%
Amenities Receiving the Best Passenger Reviews
- 1. More dining options (menus, restaurants, seating times) 83%
- 2. Bedding upgrades 55%
- 3. Onboard activities (bowling, rock climbing, water slides) 54%
Future Dining Trends
- 1. Greater flexibility in seating times and schedules 76%
- 2. More choices in dining venues 65%
- 3. Increased variety in menu options 46%
Most Popular Shore Excursion Activity
- 1. Sightseeing 78%
- 2. History and culture 59%
- 3. Active excursions (biking, hiking, ziplining) 42%
Cruise Booking Window
- 1. More than half of cruise clients are booking at least seven months in advance
Top Reasons Consumers Choose a Cruise Vacation
- 1. Value 69%
- 2. Experience multiple destinations on one trip 66%
- 3. Convenience of having to pack/unpack only once 55%
Survey of 900+ agents conducted by Cruise Lines International Association, December 2007