Maritime Reporter, June 1993

<BODY> <div> sponded to extensive market and consumer research, research with has guided the addition of new des- tination, new ship design concepts, new onboard/onshore activities, new themes and new cruise lengths. And as illustrated by the chart to the right, there is a steady stream of vessels either contracted or planned for construction in the coming years. The Caribbean continues to be the number one destination for ca- pacity placement, as this market (which is comprised of Caribbean, Bahamas, and Western Caribbean) accounts for a 50.4 percent share of capacity placement. Other leading markets include: Western Mexico (9.6 percent); The Mediterranean (9 percent); Alaska (6.7 percent); Trans Cana Cruises (4.9 percent); Europe (4.1 percent); Bermuda (2.8 percent) and Hawaii (1.8 percent). A final good omen from the North American cruise industry comes from a recent study by Price Waterhouse, which was underwrit- ten by the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL). The study revealed that the cruise industry plans to add 134,712 full time jobs to the U.S. economy in the next four years, this on top of the 450,166 U.S. jobs it currently pro- vides. The Cruise Lines International Association isaNew York City-based Association which represents 97per- cent of North American marketed berths. For more information on CLIA call (212) 921-0066. June, 1993 i'r'"-. 12/93 ..1993 ..4/93 12/93 ..1/93 ..1993 12/94 ..1994 ..1994 ..1994 ..1995 ..4/95 11/95 ..1995 ..1/95 ..1995 ..4/95 ..1996 ..1996 ..1996 ..1996 ..1997 Delivery 2,021 1,322 798 1,266 1,266 1,200 2,021 400 314 314 2,021 2,200 960 418 1,266 1,950 1,750 2,600 ,1,750 800 ,5,000 ,1,750 ii_5 j Cruise Ship Newbuilding Contract (C) & Planned (P) Through 1997 Vessel # of Berths Contract (C) Planned (P) Carnival Cruise Line Sensation Costa Cruise Lines Costa Romantica . Crown Cruise Line Crown Dynasty .... Holland America Line Maasdam Holland America Line Statendam Norwegian Cruise Line Windward Carnival Cruise Line Fascination Diamond Cruise Radisson Ruby Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud Silversea Cruises Silver Wind Carnival Cruise Lines Imagination Chandris Cruises Unnamed Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Belle of America.. Holland America Line Ryndam Princess Cruises Sun Princess Royal Caribbean Cruise Unnamed Carnival Cruise Line Unnamed Royal Caribbean Cruise Unnamed Royal Viking Line Unnamed World City Phoenix Royal Caribbean Cruise Unnamed Source: Cruise Line Intl. Association (New York) </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>