Solo cruising is on the rise
FUTURE CHALLENGES There are hurdles to overcome, of course. Clia, the cruise trade body, estimates that 44,000 tonnes of sustainable marine fuel types will be needed in Europe by 2025 to be in line with the 2030 EU decarbonisation goal. Lines are taking action; many of the next generation of ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) or have ‘fuel flexibility’, enabling them to use green methanol or renewable biodiesel. The past year has seen experiments with other alternative fuels too. Symphony of the Seas and Celebrity Apex ran multiple sailings using biofuels in Europe last summer, while Holland America Line carried out similar tests on flagship Rotterdam in the Norwegian fjords earlier in the year. The industry has also shown its resilience in the
face of other challenges over the past few months. These have included cruise passenger tax hikes in key ports; extreme weather events, with flooding in Europe and a particularly difficult hurricane season in Florida and the Caribbean; and geopolitical tensions affecting ports around the Red Sea, forcing many lines to shift itineraries and adapt their sailings.
WHAT’S TRENDING Looking ahead to next year, Clia points to long- haul travel, extended voyages and a rise in solo and multigenerational travellers as among the key trends. “For UK and Ireland cruisers, the Mediterranean, northern Europe and the Caribbean are expected to remain firm favourites,” says Andy Harmer, Clia UK & Ireland managing director. “Cruise-and-stay packages are a key area of significant growth. We’re also seeing continued interest in long-haul travel, particularly in
expedition cruising. As more travellers look to tick off bucket-list destinations, the demand for immersive experiences in remote locations such as Antarctica, the Galápagos and Alaska will grow further.” Look out for solar eclipse voyages in the coming
years. Lines including Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara have created itineraries that will give passengers the best chance of seeing the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
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