Prospects of international cruise tourism development under conditions of global challenges

Abstract

The article examines the main tendencies of international cruise tourism  development at present. The data on cruise passenger numbers, market volume and structure (in cost expression), dynamics of sales are indicated. The growing role of social media as the driver of cruise business development is marked. The specificity of demand for cruise product among the representatives of different age groups is discussed. The potential and prospects of cruise tourism is justified by its possible usage in global sport competitions, and also by the convenience of its use in traveling to new tourist locations. The authors have also identified specific restrictions, capable to negatively affect the growth rates of international cruise branch, among which high costs and hampered competitiveness, and also strong dependence on a level of consumer ability. The negative consequences of the coronavirus pandemia influence on the branch are marked. Authors make a conclusion about the prospects of international cruise business development within the framework of the concept of sustainable development.

Keywords: marine cruises, international cruise tourism, cruise tourism market, cruise companies, cruise technologies, cruise liners, cruise routes, safety of tourism, global challenges, sustainable development

References

1. Мударисова, Л.И. История и становление круизного туризма / Л.И. Мударисова // Наука и образование: проблемы и перспективы: Материалы Ежегодной научно-практической конференции с международным участием / Под ред. Н.М. Прусс, А.А. Аюпова. – Казань: Университет управления «ТИСБИ». – 2018. – С. 126-129.
2. The Global Cruise Tourism Market Size will be USD 5541.2 million in 2024 // Cruise Tourism Market Report 2025 (Global Edition). – URL: https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/cruise-tourism-market-report (дата обращения: 20.04.2025).
3. State of the Cruise Industry Report. – URL: https://cruising.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/State%20of%20the%20Cruise%20Industry%20Report%202025.pdf (дата обращения 18.10.2025).
4. Басюков, Г.Т. Круизный туризм: особенности и тенденции в 2018 году / Г.Т. Басюков // Эпоха науки. – 2018. – № 14. – С. 107-112.
5. Zhang H., Wang Q., Chen J., Rangel-Buitrago N., Shu Y. Cruise Tourism in the Context of COVID-19: Dilemmas and Solutions // Ocean and Coastal Management. 2022. Vol 228. DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106321.
6. Сарафанова, А.Г. Обзор влияния COVID-19 на круизную индустрию / А.Г. Сарафанова, А.А. Сарафанов // Современные проблемы сервиса и туризма. – 2021. №3. – С. 19-28.
7. Carnival Cruises Laying off Nearly a Thousand Workers and Cutting Pay for Hundreds More Due to Coronavirus. – URL: https://www.the-sun.com/news835665 (дата обращения 20.04.2025).
8. Columbus продан, дальнейшая судьба судна пока не определена. – URL: https://www.portspb.ru/Arhiv/news30 (дата обращения 20.04.2025).
9. Оборин, М.С. Тенденции и особенности развития круизного туризма / М.С. Оборин // Современные проблемы сервиса и туризма. – 2021. – №3. – С. 7-17.
10. Безрукова, Н.Л. Вопросы безопасности круизного туризма / Н.Л. Безрукова, В.К. Малыгин // Вестник РМАТ. 2017. №4. – С. 115-118.
11. Смирнов, С.Н. Круизный туризм в синей экономике: Проблемы и перспективы / С.Н. Смирнов // ЭКСПР. – 2022. – №2 (50). – С. 57-79.
12. Лескова, Г.А. Предметно-тематический подход к созданию туристско-экскурсионной программы как основа кастомизации в культурном туризме / Г.А. Лескова, С.Г. Шкуропат // Вестник Национальной академии туризма. – 2016. – №3 (39). – С. 19-24.
13. Sun R., Ye X., Qianyu Li, Scott N. Assessing the Eco-efficiency of Cruise Tourism at the National Level: Determinants, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sustainable development // Ecological Indicators. 2024. Vol 160. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.111768.
14. Sandven A.H., Jørgensen M.T., Wassler P. Residents' Coping with Cruise Tourism // Annals of Tourism Research. 2024. Vol 105. DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2024.103732.

Author Biographies

Alexey S. Levizov , Vladimir State University named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletov, Vladimir, Russia

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Marketing, Vladimir State University named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletov, 600000, Vladimir, Gorky str., 79, e-mail: levizov@yandex.ru

Rinat R. Izmailov , Vladimir State University named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletov, Vladimir, Russia

4rd year student of the Department of Management and Marketing, Vladimir State University named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletov, 600000, Vladimir, Gorky str., 79, e-mail: exams_100_ballov@vk.com

Published
19-12-2025
How to Cite
Levizov, A. S., & Izmailov, R. R. (2025). Prospects of international cruise tourism development under conditions of global challenges. Russian Journal of Water Transport, (85), 129-137. https://doi.org/10.37890/jwt.vi85.659
Section
Economics, logistics and transport management