European cruise passenger volume 2019-2023, by source country
The total number of cruise passengers sourced from Europe rose significantly in 2023 over the previous year, recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Germany was the leading European source market for cruise tourism in 2023, with over 2.5 million passengers. That year, The United Kingdom and Ireland reported the second-highest figure, with nearly 2.3 million passengers.