Top Predicted Shipboard Trends
• More casual 73%
• More individual choice in dining, entertainment and recreation 64%
Amenities Receiving the Best Passenger Reviews
• More dining options (menus, restaurants, seating times) 83%
• Bedding upgrades 55%
• Onboard activities (bowling, rock climbing, water slides) 54%
Future Dining Trends
• Greater flexibility in seating times and schedules 76%
• More choices in dining venues 65%
• Increased variety in menu options 46%
Most Popular Shore Excursion Activity
• Sightseeing 78%
• History and culture 59%
• Active excursions (biking, hiking, ziplining) 42%
Cruise Booking Window
• More than half of cruise clients are booking at least seven months in advance Steady Capacity Growth
Top Reasons Consumers Choose a Cruise Vacation
• Value 69%
• Experience multiple destinations on one trip 66%
• Convenience of having to pack/unpack only once 55%
Survey of 900+ agents conducted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), December 2007
Record 12.6 Million Cruise Passengers in 2007