Jack Carter
Editor at Cruise Trade News
Editor, @cruisetradenews. Occasional freelance travel/lifestyle/food writer
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1 week ago |
cruisetradenews.com | Jack Carter
The average age of UK and Irish cruise-goers decreased again in 2024 to 54.3 years, down from 55.1 in 2023 and 57 in 2019, according to CLIAThe findings were revealed this morning (8 May) during a breakfast briefing in London, organised by the cruise trade body, Travelzoo and marketing agency MMGY. CLIA’s research into 2024 cruise data also showed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.4 million cruises last year, surpassing the previous highest total of 2.3 million in 2023.
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3 weeks ago |
cruisetradenews.com | Jack Carter
As another strong wave season comes to an end, Traveltek’s chief commercial officer Cressida Sergeant dives into the latest booking data to identify the defining cruise travel trends for 2025With 2024 setting records for cruise sales, the question we all want answered is how will 2025 measure up? From shifting booking habits to rising prices and longer itineraries, here’s what the data tells us about how consumers are booking in 2025.
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3 weeks ago |
cruisetradenews.com | Jack Carter
Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways has unveiled its newest ship, AmaSintra, which will sail on Portugal’s Douro River from March to December annuallyThe new vessel can carry up to 102 guests across 55 staterooms, most of which include outside balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. The ship also includes a Sun Deck pool, a fitness room, and a main restaurant offering regionally inspired cuisine.
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1 month ago |
cruisetradenews.com | Jack Carter
Marella Cruises has for the first time commissioned two new-build vessels following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Italian shipbuilding group FincantieriScheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2032, Fincantieri says the ships will focus on environmental sustainability, elegant design, high-quality materials, and spacious accommodation.
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1 month ago |
cruisetradenews.com | Jack Carter
Virgin Voyages has posted record-breaking revenue and bookings, with the 2025 wave season marking the line’s most successful trading period to dateThe adults-only cruise line has seen a 35 per cent rise in bookings, with revenue up by 30 per cent for the UK market and 45 per cent overall. Meanwhile, the line has also seen significant growth in its longer 8-14-night itineraries, recording a 40 per cent rise in bookings from the UK market.
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