More People Take Cruises in the UK and Ireland
Introduction
More people in the UK and Ireland took cruise trips last year than ever before. A group called CLIA has the new numbers.
Main Body
Last year, 2.54 million people went on cruise trips. This is more than the 2.4 million people in 2024. Many people went to the Mediterranean. Other people went to Northern Europe and the Caribbean. Most cruise travelers are about 54 years old. However, more children under twelve are now going on cruises. Most trips last about 10 days. Many people choose trips for seven nights. New and big ships help the business grow. Paul Ludlow says people like the food and the shows on the ships. They also like to visit new places. Antonio Paradiso says many people like to start their trip in the UK. They do not want to fly on planes. They can take more bags on the ship. Andy Harmer says these trips help local shops and hotels in the cities they visit.
Conclusion
Many people love cruise travel now. They like the easy trips and the fun things to do on the ships.