Vacation Cruises: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 60 pages | ID: V400C065248EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on Vacation Cruises provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

The report provides a rudimentary prelude to the Vacation Cruises industry.

The closely summarized global market discussion provides a broad, macro level picture of the trends, challenges, market structure/basics, and recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments witnessed by the industry.

The report includes 31 information rich tables, presenting research findings and analytical projections, which season the entire discussion aimed at capturing the prevalent scenario with unrivalled precision.

The report offers a synopsized discussion on markets such as the United States, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Japan, and China.

The report also includes an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 93 companies worldwide.

Contents

1.OVERVIEW

Global Market Perspective

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 2. World 5-Year Perspective for Vacation Cruises by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011 and 2015

Table 3. Global Vacation Cruises Market by Region/Country (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Total Passengers for US, UK, Germany and Others

Cruise Line Types
Ocean Cruises
River Cruises
Market Trends
Alaska to Re-Emerge as a Favourite Destination
Growing In-Port and Onboard Safety Concerns
Baby Boomers Prefer to Chill Out on Polar Cruises
New Debutants in 2011
New Attractions in the Cruise Industry
Increasing Emphasis on Kids-Friendly Programs
Boon for Solo Travellers
Introduction of New Ports
Economic and Demographic Trends
Enhancements in the Industry Leads to Huge Profit Generation
Technological Innovations
Market Characteristics
Market Structure
Consumer Psychographics Profile

Table 4. Global Travel and Leisure Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Key Determinants in the Selection of a Cruise Vacation – Destination, Cost, Overall Experience, Ship and On board Facilities.

Growth Drivers
Competitive Landscape

Table 5. Leading Players in the Global Cruise Market (2010): Market Share Breakdown for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises, NCL/ Genting Hong Kong, MSC Hurtigruten, and Others

Other Key Statistics

Table 6. Select Largest Cruise Ships Worldwide by Gross Tonnage: 2011

Table 7. Select Largest Cruise Ships Worldwide Under Construction by Gross Tonnage: 2011

Table 8. Leading Cruise Line Builders Worldwide (2010): Market Share Breakdown by Order Book (for Ships of 1000 GT and Above)

Table 9. Global Cruise Ship Orderbook by Gross Tonnage (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Ships on Order by Tonnage Category

Table 10. Active Cruise Ships Worldwide by Gross Tonnage (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Cruise Ships by Tonnage Category

2.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

3.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

4.PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.NORTH AMERICA

Overview
Outlook
Competitive Landscape

Table 11. Leading Cruise Lines in the North American Vacation Cruises Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Others

Table 12. North American Vacation Cruises Market by Passenger Numbers (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Passengers Boarding for Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, and Others

Table 13. Leading Cruises Departure Ports in North America (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Passenger Departures for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, San Juan, and Others

Table 14. North American Vacation Cruises Market by Destination (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Passenger Preferences for Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Alaska and Others

1A.THE UNITED STATES

Overview

Table 15. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Outlook
Vacation Pattern

Table 16. Cruise Lengths in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Shares by Duration Booked

Table 17. Cruise Vacation Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Cruisers and Cruising Days Proportion by Category – Restless Boomers, Enthusiastic Boomers, Luxury Seekers, Consummate Shoppers, Explorers, and Ship Buffs

Table 18. Cruise Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Cruisers by Income Level

Travel Agencies
The Role of Internet

1B.CANADA

Overview

Table 19. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

2.EUROPEA

Overview

Table 20. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 21. European 5-Year Perspective for Vacation Cruises by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 and 2015

Table 22. European Cruise Ship Market by Region (2010)- Percentage Breakdown of Annual Passenger Traffic for UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France and Others

Outlook
Market Trends
European Itineraries Gain Popularity
European Cruise Market & North American Cruise Market Comparison – A Comparison
Leading Players – A Historic Scenario

Table 23. European Cruise Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Cruise Operator – Carnival Corporation, Mediterranean Shipping Corporation, Louis, and Others

2A.FRANCE

Overview

Table 24. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises- Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

2B.GERMANY

Overview
Boom in Vacation Cruise Industry Spurs German Shipbuilding Industry

Table 25. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises- Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

2C.THE UNITED KINGDOM

Overview

Table 26. The UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises- Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 27. Cruise Lengths in the UK (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Shares by Duration Booked

Table 28. Leading Destinations in the UK Vacation Cruise Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Cruise Ship Bookings for Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Atlantic Islands and Other Areas

Drive-to Cruising Attracts UK Passengers
Outlook

3.ASIA-PACIFIC

Overview
Market Perspective

Table 29. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises by Geographic Region – Australia, and Rest of Asia-pacific (Including Japan) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 30. Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Vacation Cruises by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific (Including Japan) Markets for Years 2011 and 2015

New Zealand and Australia Gears Up for Seasonal Cruising
Genting Hong Kong – The Market Leader
Asian Cruise Market & Gambling
Leisure Travel Expenditure on Rise
Packaged Tours/Vacations

3A.JAPAN

Overview

3B.CHINA

Overview
Challenges Prevailing in the Sector

3C.SINGAPORE

Overview

4.LATIN AMERICA

Market Dynamics

Table 31. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Vacation Cruises Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

4A.ARGENTINA

Overview

4B.BRAZIL

Overview
Global Directory