Cruise Industry Daily FAQ
Quick answers about following the cruise business.
Turn Cruise Knowledge Into a CareerCruise Industry Daily FAQ
What is the most reliable source for cruise industry statistics?
For passenger totals, CLIA’s annual State of the Cruise Industry report; for company performance, the cruise companies’ own financial reports; for fleet and orders, specialist publishers such as Cruise Industry News.
How often is the CLIA report published?
Once a year, usually in spring, describing the previous calendar year.
Why does cruise news sometimes contradict itself?
Early reports rely on announcements that later change, and secondary sites copy each other. Go back to the line’s or CLIA’s original release.
Is the orderbook the same as a list of new ships for this year?
No. The orderbook includes every ship still under contract, some due years from now. A new-ships list covers what is entering service soon.
Where can travelers get cruise news that affects their booking?
From the cruise line directly and from their travel advisor. Travelers without one can ask our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise through the Official Cruise Directory quote form.
Can I republish cruise trade news articles?
Not without permission; articles are copyrighted. Summarise in your own words and link to the source.
What does “record year” mean in cruise news?
Usually that a measure such as passengers, bookings or revenue reached its highest level so far. Check which measure, which company or group, and which period the claim refers to.
Why do cruise companies report results quarterly?
The large cruise groups are publicly listed and publish financial results each quarter. Those reports are the primary source for figures on occupancy, capacity and revenue, and trade press summarises them the same day.
How can I tell if a cruise news story is reliable?
Look for a named source — the line, CLIA, a port authority — and a recent date. Be wary of stories with no source, headlines that promise more than the article says, and old stories reshared as new.
How do I get into the cruise industry?
Many people start by selling cruises. Be a Travel Agent explains how to begin; for jobs on board ships, see Cruise Industry Jobs.
A Note on What We Publish
Cruise Industry Daily explains sources and terms; it does not break stories, predict fares or pass on rumours. Where a page quotes a figure, it names the source and the year, and the links go to the publication or organisation that produced it. If you spot something out of date, the original source is always the one to trust.
Travelers: ask our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise for a quote through the Official Cruise Directory quote form. Careers at sea: Cruise Industry Jobs. Daily headlines: the Wave Season news page.
Across the network: the Official Cruise Directory, the Official River Cruise Directory, the Official Travel Directory and Best of the USA.
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