Cruise Market Continues its double digit growth – UK Cruise Market 2008

The recently published UK Cruise Market - 2008 is not only the authoritative report on the UK cruise market but it also includes information on the North American and major European markets. The 45 page report is packed with tables, graphs and commentary setting out almost everything there is to know about the highly successful UK Cruise industry. For the third year in succession the market recorded a double digit growth rate and boosts nearly 1.5 million cruises sold in 2008.

The information in the detailed report come directly from participating cruise lines or from the UK cruise survey undertaken in January 2009. The survey results provide invaluable insights into why cruising is one of the most successful sector of the travel market having outperformed the market as a whole for many years. 75% of cruise passengers rated their last cruise as very good or excellent while 81% would definitely recommend their last cruise to a friend. These factors put cruising in the enviable position that it attracts high levels of repeat purchase and first time cruisers.

The UK Cruise Market - 2008, compiled by IRN Research in conjunction with the PSA, is available from IRN Research from info@irn-research.com for 500 pounds sterling.