Cruise Ships
Industry Description
The US cruise ship industry, which is divided into deep sea cruising and inland/coastal cruising segments, includes about 450 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $13 billion. Major companies in the deep sea cruise segment, which accounts for about 90 percent of industry revenue, include Royal Caribbean, Disney, and the US operations of Carnival and Genting Hong Kong. The deep sea cruise segment is highly concentrated: the four largest companies generate more than 90 percent of segment revenue.
SIC: 4482, 4481
NAICS: 483112, 483212, 483114
NAICS: 483112, 483212, 483114
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Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival Corporation | 15,793.00M | Miami, FL |
| Carnival plc | 15,793.00M | London, United Kingdom |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 7,537.26M | Miami, FL |
| CARNIVAL PLC | 5,912.30M | North Sydney, Nsw |
| PRINCESS CRUISES LINES, LTD. | 2,000.00M | Santa Clarita, CA |
Trends
More Environmentally Friendly Ships - Environmental concerns have led to greater regulation and initiative...
Industry Indicator
Total US consumer spending, an indicator of cruise ship sales, rose 2.1 percent, primarily from nondurable goods expenditures, in March 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.


