MedCruise and the Bright Future for Mediterranean Cruises

Next year eight new ships will be launched and additional Mediterranean cruise capacity from cruise lines such as Travelscope, Fred Ocean Cruise Line, Saga, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International, Island Cruises and Thomson Cruises will play a significant part in phenomenal growth. Year-on-year growth between 2005-6 is expected to be nearly 16 per cent. The market remains strong with no major withdrawals planned and investment into the industry in terms of new ship builds and additions will continue with a further nine ships due to be launched in 2007.