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MedCruise presented its members record figures in Miami: passenger movements grew by 9.23% from 2023 to 2024 and by 15.5% compared to 2019
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Theodora Riga, President of MedCruise and President of the Corfu Port Authority, delivered the Trends in the Med keynote presentation on April 8 during this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. Her presentation offered a comprehensive overview of the latest developments shaping the cruise industry, with a focus on global, Mediterranean, and MedCruise-specific trends.
A standout insight from the presentation was that MedCruise ports account for 21.6% of all global cruise sailings. Additionally, it was revealed that 52% of cruise ships scheduled for delivery between 2025 and 2036 will be powered by alternative fuels — a strong indicator of the industry's commitment to sustainability.
Turning to the Mediterranean region, The President noted that out of the 461 cruise ships expected to operate worldwide in 2025, 183 will be sailing in the Mediterranean — an increase of 11 ships from 2024.
MedCruise ports, in particular, have experienced a notable rise in activity. Cruise passenger movements grew by 9.23% from 2023 to 2024 and by 15.5% compared to 2019. Cruise calls also saw an upward trend, increasing 7.94% from 2023 to 2024 and 16.37% over the five-year period since 2019.
The President also shared detailed data on regional and national trends within the MedCruise network, highlighting the West Med as the top-performing region in both passenger numbers and cruise calls.
In addition, she outlined MedCruise's strategic initiatives since the beginning of her mandate in September 2024. These include two upcoming General Assemblies — one in Cartagena, Spain this June, and another in Šibenik, Croatia in September. She also introduced projects such as the MedCruise Insider and highlighted the association’s growing visibility through increased communication efforts in international media and on social media, as well as MedCruise’s active participation in major cruise industry events.
The presentation concluded with a heartfelt thanks to the previous Board of Directors, Secretariat and former President for their contributions to MedCruise’s continued success.
