A new study by cruise specialist, cruise.co.uk, has revealed that cruising is becoming more popular with younger age groups.
The study also revealed the fastest growth is in the under 20s, with 8% of all cruise passengers travelling in 2022 now either teens or younger.
According to the company, this is the highest level ever recorded and compares to 6% in 2019.
All other age groups under the age of 60 have experienced a rise in the proportion of onboard passengers.
The most notable swing is the total number of passengers who are over 60 compared to those under 60. In 2019, 37% were under 60. This year that figure has risen to 44%.
The figures – taken from cruise.co.uk’s full 2022 bookings data – are striking as cruises operate all year round.
This means children and working adults can only travel during their holiday periods, whereas retirees can be more flexible with their sailing dates.
Tony Andrews, Deputy Managing Director of cruise.co.uk, said:
“The amazing array of choices you get on a holiday at sea means an increasing proportion of families and younger holidaymakers are choosing to cruise.
“From kids’ clubs to hair-raising adrenaline activities to tattoo parlours, ships have it all, and every age is catered for.
“Cruise remains a wonderful break for retirees and older people, and it’s easy to see why they are our mainstay passengers.
“At the same time, it’s great to see the younger generation boarding in increasing numbers. In fact, we often see grandparents treating grandchildren to a cruise, which just goes to show how well-catered for the whole family is.”
For more information, go to www.cruise.co.uk
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