Direct spending in the global cruise industry 2021-2022, by type
The global cruise industry's direct spending increased by roughly 81 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. In 2022, the direct expenditure by cruise passengers amounted to 14.8 billion U.S. dollars, rising by nearly 13 billion U.S. dollars from 2021. Meanwhile, direct spending related to cruise line purchases doubled over the same period.