Cruise Compete
Previews Cruise
River Industry
Trends for 2015
As we approach 2015 and beyond,
cruise enthusiasts- and the cruise
lines themselves - know that
cruising has never been more popular.
In fact, there are 35 new ocean ships
and 21 new river ships scheduled to
debut by 2018.
CruiseCompete’s consumers are
constantly telling us what they are
experiencing and what they would
like to see from the cruise industry.
With this information, and their
expert knowledge of the industry,
the cruise specialists at
CruiseCompete, (who provide on
average a million quotes a year,) are
able provide insight on ocean and
river cruising trends you might
experience in 2015.
Here are 8 predictions that
cruise lovers will appreciate:
1. Cruising Becomes A Company
Perk- Company paid cruise vacations
will become a way to entice, and
keep, a company’s best employees,
by showing appreciation for
someone’s work while rejuvenating
them to peak performance. Cruise
tra
ay
o
a h a th n t
for all employees, since stress
reduction leads to better long-term
good health and productivity. The
a on oar
i ontin to n
26
new ways to rejuvenate the health
and well-being of their guests, with
yoga and meditation, diet and detox,
plus exercise programs.
2. GPS Tracking of Children While
On Vacation- If you’ve ever lost a
child in a crowd, even for a moment,
you know how terrifying that can be.
There’s a new solution hitting the
market that is perfect for traveling
families; parents who want to keep
close tabs on their children will have
the option this year to equip them
with GPS. These handy new
wristband GPS units are the most
practical way be sure you know
where your child is at all times, and
give an added measure of security,
whether you are onboard or on
onshore for excursions. These are
great to have anytime and anywhere.
3. All-Inclusive Options Continue
to Increase at a Rapid Pace. In
particular for the luxury and
ultra-luxury sector. We just keep
adding and adding included amenities
to the most comprehensive chart
detailing “what is included “on
cruises. In fact cruise lines have told
us they use this chart frequently to
see what their competition is adding
to the cruise experience. See the
cruise line included amenities here:
allthingscruise.com/all-inclusive/.
4. Ultimate Luxury and Adventure
- Cruise lines keep coming up with
more over the top experiencesonboard and ashore- to entice people
who crave the ultimate in luxury and
new adventures. And look for cruise
lines to combine river cruises ocean
cruises; they will deliver new and
versatile cruise opportunities for
those cruisers who want it all. We’ll
also see more “private” areas built
into ships, so that celebrities and
others seeking privacy can book areas
that are private and where their
children have dedicated pool, dining
room, concierge and other amenities.
5. Past Favorites Become New
Again- The all-important Baby
oo r
o ra hi
i
o ri h a
the cruiselines bring back favorites
from the past. Companies like
Princess Cruises will continue to be a
favorite for baby boomers seeking
comfort from familiar experiences
like the Love Boat. Their advertising
program, undoubtedly from research
touts familiarity and “Come Back
New” stresses to de-stress.
6. Enhanced Technology &
Personalization That’s All About You
- Technology will become even more
advanced in areas such as bars and
restaurants, and ships will have
in-room tablets to book future cruises
while still on board. Luxury cruise lines
will also keep an automated record of
your preferences and build your mini
bar/personal hygiene basket to taste
before you arrive.
7. Focus on the Family and Multigenerational travel - Family suites
i off r on
an nanni
or th
duration of a cruise, and lines will
provide personal GPS tracking
bracelets for children so parents and
caregivers can locate them at any
time. The lines will also begin to
design programs that appeal to
multi-generational groups, where
PHOTO COURTESY OF
FREEIMAGES.COM
Consumer & Authoritative Research
Reveals Most Significant Trends
Cruise Travelers May Expect in 2015