Cruise Ship Port Planning Factors
Abstract
The cruise ship industry started off like a healthy plant in a small pot. When it was small, it struggled, survived and flourished in the small pot. But after a thriving youth, the pot became restrictive and the plant is starting to get root bound. Is it time to repot the plant and allow it to grow and be productive, or do nothing and let it slowly suffocate itself? The cruise industry is getting root bound and becoming constrained by existing port operation conditions. Furthermore, the situation will be exacerbated when market demand spikes in the near future. This dissertation examines cruise ship port planning issues, and demonstrates that the market demand will continue to increase in the future. This increase in demand will be driven by the factors listed below. (1) The potential repeal of the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA). (2) The retirement of ships from the U.S. market to the Pacific Rim market. (3) The shift in cargo operations. (4) The continuing increase in cargo volume. (5) Expansion of cruise lines and their growth rate. (6) The aging baby boomer generation within the U.S. and the ensuing increase associated with leisure time demands. (7) The perceived value of cruise vacations versus traditional land-based vacations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA392177
Entities
People
- Jeth A. Fogg
Organizations
- Florida International University