As the summer cruise season gets under way in Europe, 96 ships have sailed back to European waters from their winter routes in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and Asia, bringing the total fleet in the region this summer to 200 cruise ships, operated by 65 lines, serving at least 530 destinations stretching from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.
Underlining the industry’s steady growth in Europe, the European summer fleet will include 11 new ships this year, including three ships re-entering service for new operators as the data compiled for the Cruise Lines International Association in Europe shows.
“The number of new destinations, new lines and new ships entering service in Europe this year are all further evidence of how cruising is growing and will continue to grow in the region, drawing on Europe’s unique offering in terms of its rich culture, its varied geography and its long maritime traditions, and its expertise in hospitality and service,” said Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, CLIA Europe’s Chairman.
“Seeing so many ships arriving in European ports for the start of the summer cruising season underlines how the European cruise sector is an integral and growing part of the global cruise industry that offers consumers high value holiday options and economic benefits to hundreds of communities,” said Robert Ashdown, Secretary General of CLIA Europe.
Key facts
1. Number of cruise lines operating in Europe, summer 2013
|
Areas of Operation |
||||||||
|
Western Mediterranean |
Central Mediterranean |
Eastern Mediterranean/ Black Sea |
Other Mediterranean |
Atlantic Islands |
Baltic |
Norway/ Arctic |
Other N Eur |
Total |
|
46 |
42 |
48 |
13 |
26 |
39 |
42 |
42 |
65 |
Source: G. P. Wild (International) Limited for CLIA Europe.
2. Number of Ships operating in Europe, summer 2013, by size (gross tonnage)
|
Lower Berths |
<500 |
500-1,000 |
1,000-1,750 |
1,750-2,500 |
2,500+ |
Total |
|
Number |
67 |
34 |
31 |
36 |
32 |
200 |
|
Tonnage |
12,442 |
24,438 |
42,352 |
73,508 |
98,377 |
251,117 |
|
Newly delivered |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
|
New operators |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
Extensive alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Source: G. P. Wild (International) Limited for CLIA Europe.
3. Number of ships switching to Europe from other regions, summer 2013.
|
Total Passengers |
Number of ships repositioning from: |
|||
|
Caribbean |
S America |
Africa/ Asia |
Total |
|
|
162,166 |
59 |
24 |
13 |
96 |
Source: G. P. Wild (International) Limited for CLIA Europe.
4. Number of destinations in Europe, summer 2013
|
Areas of Operation |
|||||||
|
W Med |
C Med |
E Med/ Black Sea |
Atl Is |
Baltic |
Norway/ Arctic |
Other N Eur |
Total |
|
102 |
43 |
103 |
26 |
52 |
80 |
124 |
530 |
Note: New ports in 2013 are Arendal and Bronnoysund in Norway and Bristol in the UK.
Some ports serving ships of fewer than 50 passengers have been omitted.
Source: G. P. Wild (International) Limited for CLIA Europe.
