European Maritime Industry Steadily Growing

The growth of the European Maritime Industry has become a steady phenomenon as the European summer fleet will include 11 new ships this year, including 3 ships re-entering service for new operators according to the data compiled for the Cruise Lines International Association in Europe.

The number of new destinations, new lines and new ships operating in Europe this year confirm the development of the Cruise Industry.

Based on the data CLIA has put together, 96 ships have sailed back to European waters from their winter routes in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and Asia, bringing the total number of ships in the European sea area for the summer to 200.

These cruise ships are part of 65 lines and serve at least 530 destinations, from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.