Nestlé Library
Cruise Lines
+ Top Picks
Selling the Sea: An Inside Look at the Cruise Industry. Dickinson, B. 2007. (G550 D53).
Examines key aspects of the cruise industry, including management, marketing, and sales. Includes case studies and behind-the-scenes looks at major lines.
Cruises: International. Mintel International Group (Available in Mintel Marketing Intelligence. First-time users will need to register for an individual account).
Market research report that examines market share, segmentation, consumer preferences, major companies, forecasts, and more. Additional Mintel reports include Cruises: U.S., Long Vacations: U.S., and Luxury Travel: International.
Cruise Lines International Association.
The main trade association for the cruise line industry offers a research page with lots of free statistical information about the industry.
Cruise Industry News. Annual. Reference HE566 E9 C92.
International guide to the cruise industry includes company overviews, shipyards, contractors, equipment, management, ship supplies, food & beverage, ports, agents, excursions, etc. A quarterly and bi-monthly edition is available in Current Periodicals.
Cruise Ship Tourism. Dowling, R.K. 2006. (G550 C8327).
Academic study of the cruise ship industry, including sections on supply and demand, social and environmental impacts, analysis of industry issues, and predictions for the future.
+ Industry Overview
Industry Surveys: Lodging & Gaming. Standard & Poor's. Semi-annual. (Available in Market Insight. Click on the Industry tab and select "Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines.")
Provides current environment, industry profile, industry references, and comparative company analysis.
Cruise Ship Tourism. Dowling, R.K. 2006. (G550 C8327).
Academic study of the cruise ship industry, including sections on supply and demand, social and environmental impacts, analysis of industry issues, and predictions for the future.
Cruising: A Guide to the Cruise Line Industry. Mancini, M. 2004. (Reference G550 M19x)
Detailed information on selling, marketing, ship types, the cruise experience, where to cruise, how the industry operates, and promotional materials.
Ocean Travel and Cruising: A Cultural Analysis. Berger, A.A. 2004. (G550 B417).
Multidisciplinary cultural study examines ocean cruising from economic, sociological, semiotic, psychoanalytic, and marketing perspectives.
+ Structure & Competition
Selling the Sea: An Inside Look at the Cruise Industry. Dickinson, B. 2007. (G550 D53).
Examines key aspects of the cruise industry, including management, marketing, and sales. Includes case studies and behind-the-scenes looks at major lines.
Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel, and Travel Industry Almanac. Plunkett Research Ltd. 2008. Reference HE9803 A2 P58.
Complete profiles of the top cruise line companies, including current statistics and trends.
Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships. Berlitz. 2005. Reference G550 B47
Profiles of 256 ocean-going cruise vessels, including ratings, evaluations, and expert advice.
+ Rankings
"Top Cruise Travel Agency Franchises," Entrepreneur, Franchise 500. Annual. January, 2008.
List of top cruise-only travel agencies.
Cruises: International. Mintel International Group (Available in Mintel Marketing Intelligence. First-time users will need to register for an individual account).
Market research report that examines market share, segmentation, consumer preferences, major companies, forecasts, and more. Additional Mintel reports include Cruises: U.S., Long Vacations: U.S., and Luxury Travel: International.
+ Trends and Statistics
Cruise Lines International Association.
The main trade association for the cruise line industry offers a research page with lots of free statistical information about the industry.
Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel, and Travel Industry Almanac. Plunkett Research Ltd. 2008. Reference HE9803 A2 P58.
Complete profiles of the top cruise line companies, including current statistics and trends.
Cruises: International. Mintel International Group (Available in Mintel Marketing Intelligence. First-time users will need to register for an individual account).
Market research report that examines market share, segmentation, consumer preferences, major companies, forecasts, and more. Additional Mintel reports include Cruises: U.S., Long Vacations: U.S., and Luxury Travel: International.
Cruise Ship Tourism. Dowling, R.K. 2006. (G550 C8327).
Academic study of the cruise ship industry, including sections on supply and demand, social and environmental impacts, analysis of industry issues, and predictions for the future.
+ Current News
Cruise Industry News. Annual. Reference HE566 E9 C92.
International guide to the cruise industry includes company overviews, shipyards, contractors, equipment, management, ship supplies, food & beverage, ports, agents, excursions, etc. A quarterly and bi-monthly edition is available in Current Periodicals.
Hospitality and Tourism Complete
Article database providing access to scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism.