Average passenger capacity of ocean-going cruise vessels worldwide 2018-2026

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 5, 2024

The average passenger capacity of ocean-going vessels in the cruise industry worldwide experienced a 5.6 percent annual increase in 2023. That year, the global guest capacity of cruise ships was estimated at approximately 701 thousand. This figure was expected to rise to nearly 790 thousand by 2026.

Average passenger capacity carried by ocean-going vessels in the cruise industry worldwide from 2018 to 2023, with a forecast until 2026

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January 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2018 to 2023

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 for 2018 was previously published by the source. Figures from 2024 to 2026 are estimated based on announced new ships and ship retirements (excluding an estimate for unannounced ship retirements).

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