Cruise specialist cruise.co.uk says that more people than ever are looking to book a cruise.
Research shows a 10% increase in the number of holidaymakers in the market for a getaway at sea, compared to last year.
The survey was completed by almost 8,000 respondents, who were asked how likely they were to book a sailing during the next 12 months.
The results revealed that over half (51%) of the respondents were certain or very likely to book a cruise starting in a UK port, a 9% uplift compared to 2022.
Similarly, 41% of people asked said they were certain or very likely to book a fly-cruise departing from overseas, an 11% uplift year-on-year.
‘Destination’ was listed by respondents as the most prominent important factor when booking a cruise.
‘Price’ came in second, and was 11% up in 2022, representing the biggest year-on-year increase of all factors listed.
Tony Andrews, Deputy Managing Director of cruise.co.uk, said:
“We’re delighted to see demand for cruises continue to increase, not least because we’re confident a holiday at sea can’t be beaten on value for money.
“And the best part is, there really is a cruise to suit everyone – from thrill-seeking families to adventurous solo travellers, to couples looking for a relaxing getaway – they’ll all find an escape they love.
“The cruise industry has faced a challenging few years, so we’re very encouraged by these figures. It’s great to see demand higher than ever.”
For more information, go to www.cruise.co.uk
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