Europe Diving Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030
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Europe diving tourism market highlights
- The Europe diving tourism market generated a revenue of USD 1,722.0 million in 2023.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, scuba diving was the largest revenue generating diving type in 2023.
- Scuba Diving is the most lucrative diving type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
Europe data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 1,722.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 3,112.6 million |
| Growth rate | 8.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Scuba diving |
| Fastest growing segment | Scuba Diving |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year for estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast period covered | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Scuba Diving, Free Diving |
| Key market players worldwide | The Natural Travel Collection, Bluewater Travel, Scuba Travel, Divers Den, Dive Adventures Asia, ZuBlu, Professional Association of Diving Instructors |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 37.8% of the global diving tourism market in 2023.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,546.3 million by 2030.
Scuba diving was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.3% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe diving tourism market based on scuba diving, free diving covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The market for diving tourism in Europe is a significant and growing industry. Europe is a popular place for dive tourism, especially in Germany, France, and the U.K. Divers are drawn to Europe because of its coastline and rich marine species.
For instance, the Adriatic Sea, which borders Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and rich marine ecosystem. Sustainable dive locations with high standards for health and safety are appealing to European divers.
Moreover, the demand for diving in Europe varies by country and region, but overall, diving is a popular activity in Europe, particularly in countries with coastlines and warm climates. According to a report by the European Travel Commission, the Mediterranean region is the most popular area for diving tourism in Europe, with countries such as Spain, Italy, and Croatia being popular destinations.
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Diving Tourism Market Scope
Diving Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Association of Diving Instructors | View profile | 501-1000 | Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States, North America | https://www.padi.com/ |
| ZuBlu | View profile | 1-10 | Dartmouth, Devon, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.zubludiving.com/ |
| Dive Adventures Asia | View profile | 11-50 | Houston, Texas, United States, North America | http://www.diveadventuresasia.com/ |
| Divers Den | View profile | 11-50 | Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Oceania | https://www.diversden.com.au/ |
| Scuba Travel | View profile | - | Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.scubatravel.co.uk |
| Bluewater Travel | View profile | 1-10 | Culver City, California, United States, North America | https://bluewaterdivetravel.com |
| The Natural Travel Collection | View profile | 11-50 | Bishops Sutton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.thenaturaltravelcollection.com/ |
Europe diving tourism market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)
Europe Diving Tourism Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)
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