The UK cruise sector is struggling to keep up with buoyant post-pandemic demand for holidays at sea, industry leaders have warned.
Celebrity Apex, Giles Hawke said, is in 'a really good position' in terms of how well sold it is (Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
According to Clia, UK cruise passenger numbers topped one million during the first six months of the year, up 50% compared with 2019 levels. Some 31.4 million people, meanwhile, are expected to take a cruise this year globally, with this figure expected to rise to 39.5 million by 2027.
Advantage Travel Partnership members have seen a 150% increase in cruise passenger numbers over the past 12 months, with the ocean and river segments up by 166% and 58% respectively.
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