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Dubrovnik Cruise Port Analysis and Market Share

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Key Figures Analysis for Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Gruz in 2024
•    Total Number of Individual Cruise Ships Expected: 68 unique cruise ships are scheduled to visit Dubrovnik in 2024.
•    Total Number of Cruise Ship Calls: There are 357 cruise ship calls expected throughout the year.
•    Total Number of Cruise Passengers Expected: An estimated 514,094 cruise passengers are expected to arrive in Dubrovnik in 2024.
These figures highlight Dubrovnik's significant appeal as a cruise destination, with a wide variety of cruise ships bringing a substantial number of visitors throughout the year.
Market Share Analysis Ranked by Total Passengers for the Top 10 Cruise Lines in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Gruz in 2024
The market share analysis for cruise lines visiting Dubrovnik in 2024 reveals how the cruise industry's presence is distributed among different operators. Here's a summary presented in a table format:
 

Cruise Lines Market Share in Dubrovnik
Rank Cruise Line Unique Ships Total Calls Total Passengers Calls Market Share (%)
1 Marella Cruises 2 37 68,328 10.40%
2 Norwegian Cruise Line 4 24 67,140 6.70%
3 MSC Cruises 2 31 60,484 8.70%
4 Viking 7 41 38,048 11.50%
5 Celebrity Cruises 3 17 37,022 4.80%
6 Aida Cruises 1 15 32,880 4.20%
7 TUI Cruises 1 10 25,340 2.80%
8 Royal Caribbean International 2 8 25,122 2.20%
9 Oceania Cruises 4 17 20,506 4.80%
10 P&O Cruises 2 7 20,474 2.00%

Market Share by Cruise Line Calls in Dubrovnik


Key Insights:
•    Marella Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line emerge as the top contributors by passenger volume, highlighting their significant role in bringing tourists to Dubrovnik.
•    MSC Cruises also plays a crucial role, with a considerable number of visits and a substantial passenger count.
•    Viking, despite leading in total calls, ranks fourth by passenger numbers, indicating smaller ship sizes or less frequent large-capacity visits.
•    The diversity among the top contributors shows a range of cruise line operations, from those with fewer, larger-capacity ships to those with more frequent, smaller-capacity visits.

 

Market Share by Cruise Line Passengers in Dubrovnik

 

Total Cruise Passengers Per Month
This chart illustrates how passenger volumes fluctuate throughout the year, indicating when Dubrovnik can expect the highest and lowest influx of cruise tourists.

 

Top 20 Cruise Ships with Most Stops in Dubrovnik in 2024 with Total Passengers
The table below lists the top 20 cruise ships by the number of stops in Dubrovnik for 2024, along with the total number of passengers they are expected to bring based on their ship capacity:

Top 20 cruise ships with most stops in Dubrovnik
Rank Cruise Ship Total Calls Average Passengers
1 MSC Armonia 30 1,950
2 Marella Explorer 2 26 1,814
3 Viking Sea 16 928
4 AIDAblu (2) 15 2,192
5 Celebrity Constellation 15 2,130
6 Norwegian Pearl 13 2,394
7 Wind Surf 12 376
8 Marella Explorer 11 1,924
9 Mein Schiff 6 10 2,534
10 Emerald Azzurra 9 100
11 Viking Star 8 928
12 Emerald Sakara 8 100
13 Oceania Vista 8 1,218
14 Norwegian Viva 8 3,219
15 Seabourn Encore 8 532
16 Viking Jupiter 7 928
17 Silver Ray 7 556
18 Silver Moon 7 576
19 Royal Clipper 7 227
20 Explorer Of The Seas 7 3,282

Total Cruise Calls Per Month
This chart shows the frequency of cruise ship visits each month, offering a perspective on how cruise activity varies seasonally.