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Illuminated Christmas market stalls, Ferris wheel and Christmas tree in Dresden, Germany, at dusk.

Christmas Market Cruises 2026–27: How Festive Demand Is Expanding Winter Itineraries

European Christmas market cruises are expanding across river and ocean programmes for 2026–27. TCN examines the new itineraries, market-date considerations, inclusions and planning requirements for ...
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Christmas Market Cruises 2026–27: How Festive Demand Is Expanding Winter Itineraries
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CLIA State of the Industy Report - Cruise Trends for 2026

Cruise Industry Forecast 2026: CLIA Signals Record Passenger Growth

The CLIA 2025 report forecasts 39.6 million cruise passengers in 2026, highlighting sustained global growth and expanding fleet capacity.
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