The Incredible Growth of the Australian Cruise Industry

THE INCREDIBLE GROWTH OF THE Australian CRUISE INDUSTRY Australia is home to the fastest-growing cruise industry in the world. Topping the cruise charts for both market growth and penetration, the popularity of cruise holidays amongst Australians does not look like it's slowing anytime soon! INCREASING TOTAL PASSENGERS The number of cruise passengers has grown by more than 500% in a decade. 833,348 Australians took a cruise holiday in 2013 - a 20% increase on the highest previous figure. MARKET PENETRATION Australia 3.6% North America UK & Ireland Germany 3.3% 2.5% 2.1% 3.6% of Australians took a cruise holiday in 2013. Italy Spain France 1.4% 1% 0.8% POPULAR DESTINATIONS 140,361 passengers were happy to spend their cruise holiday around Australia. The South Pacific is Europe is the quickest growing destination for Australia cruise holidays (up 34% on previous year). the most popular cruise destination (330,670 passengers). DAYS AT SEA Whilst all cruise duration categories increased from 2012 to 2013, the number passengers enjoying 8-14 day cruises grew the most. In total, Australian cruise passengers enjoyed 8.7 million days at sea. 8.7M 57% of Australian cruises were at sea for 8-14 days. 5-7 DAYS 5-7 day cruises were the second most popular, accounting for 20% of the market. DEMOGRAPHICS Queensland is second place with 4.2% (195,003) of all residents enjoying a cruise holiday. Cruise holidays are most popular in New South Wales, accounting for 41.1% of all passengers in 2013. 4.6% (342,507) of New South Wales residents took a cruise holiday. SHIPS There are 46 ports in Australia capable of receiving cruise ships. Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas will be the biggest ship based in Australia when it arrives in The most visited port was Sydney Harbour which received 240 2015 vessels. cruise1st.com.au second to none Sources: http://www.cruising.org.au/downloads/CLIA-Report-2013.pdf http://www.heraldsun.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/cruises-are-more-popular-in-australia-than-any-other-part-of-the-world/story-fnijv4qv-1226951814765 http://www.portsaustralia.com.au/aus-ports-industry/trade-statistics/?id-78period=13