Average passenger capacity of ocean-going cruise vessels worldwide 2018-2027

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 29, 2025

The average passenger capacity of ocean-going vessels in the cruise industry worldwide experienced a 4.6 percent annual increase in 2024. That year, the global guest capacity of cruise ships was 733,010. This figure was forecast to reach almost 824,000 by 2027.

Average passenger capacity carried by ocean-going vessels in the cruise industry worldwide from 2018 to 2024, with a forecast until 2027

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Statistic: Average passenger capacity carried by ocean-going vessels in the cruise industry worldwide from 2018 to 2024, with a forecast until 2027

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Release date

January 2025

Region

Worldwide, United States

Survey time period

2018 to 2024

Supplementary notes

Passenger capacity is calculated based on the average of two passengers per cabin, even though some cabins could accommodate more than two passengers.

Data prior to 2021 were previously published by the source. Figures from 2025 to 2027 were estimated based on announced new ships and ship retirements.

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