The Cruise
Lines International Association (CLIA) keeps a keen eye on the state of the
cruise industry, and recently shared what they see as the top trends in
cruising for 2019. Here’s what cruise fans can look forward to.
1.
Instagrammable Cruise Travel: With greater ability to instantly
post to social media sites from a cruise ship, more of the 350 million-plus
daily posts with the #travel tag will be from the deck of a cruise ship or the middle
of a shore excursion.
2.
Total Restoration: Cruise lines are doing more to meet travelers’ interests
in wellness through restorative spa experiences, onboard oxygen bars, healthy
menu choices, and the latest fitness equipment and techniques.
3.
Achievement Over Experience: Vacationers want immersive cultural
experiences beyond sightseeing, and cruise lines deliver. Shore excursions
provide bucket-list experiences like exploring Machu Picchu or cooking alongside
Le Cordon Bleu chefs.
4.
On-Board with Smart Tech: More cruise lines are adopting wearable
digital technology such as bracelets and other devices that serve as convenient
room keys, onboard credit cards and more.
5.
Conscious Travel: Cruise lines are working more closely with local
communities to preserve their heritage and decrease the imprint of cruise
travel while providing the benefits of tourism to local economies.
6.
Access is the New Luxury: Cruising is one of the best ways to
visit certain remote destinations, such as Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands or
Greenland.
7.
Gen Z at Sea: The desire to travel and a preference for authentic
experiences is expected to attract the young adults of Generation Z to cruising.
8.
Off-Peak Adventures: Winter in the northern hemisphere is becoming
a more popular time to cruise, whether to escape the cold in a tropical place
or embrace the chill while sailing toward the Northern Lights, a penguin
colony, or the Christmas Markets of Europe.
9.
Working Nomads: Some professionals find it difficult to disconnect
from work for the entire length of a cruise and need to mix a little work time
with their leisure. These “digital nomads” can work remotely from ships
equipped with Wi-Fi, desks and work-friendly cafes.
10. Female-Centered Cruising: Tourism
and travel companies are catering to the interests of women travelers,
presenting opportunities to connect and create female empowerment communities at
sea.
11. Going Solo: There are
more Google searches for “solo travel” and “traveling alone” than ever before, and
cruising is a great option. It provides the security of traveling in a group
with the option of privacy, too.
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