U.S. Cruise Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
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U.S. cruise market highlights
- The U.S. cruise market generated a revenue of USD 3,668.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,579.0 million by 2030.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, ocean cruises was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
- River Cruises is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Cruise market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 3,668.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 7,579.0 million |
| Growth rate | 12.9% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Ocean cruises |
| Fastest growing segment | River Cruises |
| Historical data | 2017 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Ocean Cruises, River Cruises |
| Key market players worldwide | Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, The Walt Disney Co, Genting Hong Kong Ltd, Bonheur ASA, CruiseAway, Island Queen Cruises & Tours, Luxury Cruise Connections |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 41.3% of the global cruise market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In North America, U.S. cruise market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 1,646.4 million by 2030.
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Cruise Market Scope
Cruise Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Cruise Connections | View profile | 11-50 | Miami Beach, Florida, United States, North America | https://luxurycruiseconnections.com |
| Island Queen Cruises & Tours | View profile | 51-100 | Miami, Florida, United States, North America | https://islandqueencruises.com/ |
| CruiseAway | View profile | - | http://www.cruiseaway.com.au/ | |
| Bonheur ASA | View profile | 1509 | Fred Olsens Gate 2, P.O. Box 1159, Sentrum, Oslo, Norway, 0107 | https://www.bonheur.no |
| Genting Hong Kong Ltd | View profile | 8200 | 5 Canton Road, Suite 1501, Ocean Centre, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong | http://www.gentinghk.com |
| Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd | View profile | 35900 | 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL, United States, 33126 | https://www.nclhltdinvestor.com |
| MSC Cruises | View profile | 10001+ | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, North America | http://www.msccruisesusa.com. |
| Royal Caribbean Group | View profile | 98200 | 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL, United States, 33132 | https://www.royalcaribbeangroup.com |
| Carnival Corp | View profile | 106000 | 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL, United States, 33178-2428 | https://www.carnivalcorp.com |
| The Walt Disney Co | View profile | 225000 | 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA, United States, 91521 | https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com |
U.S. cruise market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to cruise market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Ocean cruises was the largest segment with a revenue share of 80.47% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. cruise market based on ocean cruises, river cruises covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.
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