The river cruise market is forecasted to grow by USD 3406.2 mn during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period. The report on the river cruise market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by strong global economic recovery and increasing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), increase in onboard facilities and offerings on river cruise, and growing demand for unique travel experiences.
Market Scope
Base Year
2025
End Year
2029
Series Year
2025-2029
Growth Momentum
Accelerate
YOY 2025
10%
CAGR
11.1%
Incremental Value
$3406.2 mn
Technavio's river cruise market is segmented as below:
By Type
Passenger ticket
Onboard facilities
By Age Group
56 years and above
36-55 years
16-35 years
Less than 16 years
By Geographical Landscape
North America
Europe
APAC
South America
Middle East and Africa
This study identifies the improvements in port infrastructure as one of the prime reasons driving the river cruise market growth during the next few years. Also, increasing focus on sustainability and expansion of destinations by river cruise operators will lead to sizable demand in the market.
The report on the river cruise market covers the following areas:
River Cruise Market sizing
River Cruise Market forecast
River Cruise Market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading river cruise market vendors that include AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines, ANTARA CRUISES, CroisiEurope, CRYSTAL CRUISES LTD, Exotic Heritage Group, Group Voyagers Inc., Grand Circle LLC, Great Lakes Cruises, Luftner Cruises GmbH, Pandaw Cruises Ltd, PLANTOURS Cruises, Riviera Travel, Scenic Cruises International GmbH, Tauck Inc., The Travel Corp., Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Inc., and Viking Cruises. Also, the river cruise market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.
The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.
The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Global Market Characteristics
Executive Summary - Chart on Market By Geographical Landscape
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Age Group
Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Technavio Analysis
2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
2.3 Factors of disruption
Overview on factors of disruption
2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
3 Market Landscape
3.1 Market ecosystem
Parent Market
Data Table on - Parent Market
3.2 Market characteristics
Market characteristics analysis
3.3 Value chain analysis
Value chain analysis
4 Market Sizing
4.1 Market definition
Offerings of companies included in the market definition
4.2 Market segment analysis
Market segments
4.3 Market size 2024
4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2024-2029
Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
5 Historic Market Size
5.1 Global River Cruise Market 2019 - 2023
Historic Market Size - Data Table on Global River Cruise Market 2019 - 2023 ($ million)