A bright future for cruising

“As the industry resumes operations, passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023, with passenger volumes projected to recover 12% above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026,” said Kelly Craighead, president and chief executive, CLIA.

“Cruising is accessible, responsible and experiential – making it the best way to see the world for people of all ages and interests. With the support of an incredibly resilient community, the future of the cruise industry is bright.”

Sustainability

CLIA has committed to pursue net-zero carbon cruising by 2050. By 2035 all ships calling at ports where shoreside power is available will be equipped for this. Where shoreside power is not available the ships will use alternative low carbon technologies instead.

The association is also joining the Global Maritime Forum Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization to make zero emission vessels and fuels the default choice by 2030.

“We continue to set ambitious carbon reduction goals as an industry, and cruise lines are showing the way by partnering with fuel suppliers, shipyards, technology manufacturers and academic institutions to develop new lower carbon fuel sources,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, chair, CLIA.