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Introduction of passenger steamships
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Prinzessin Victoria Luise
the prinzessin victoria luise was the first purpose-bulit cruise ship, launched in 1990 by the Hamburg-America Line (HAPAG) -
The age of golden cruising
luxury travel -
The queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth
cruise ships were used as troopships during the war as it was unsafe for passenger ships to travel -
Decline of ocean liners/rise of air travel
jet travel became more popular as it was faster and cheaper than cruising.
lead to a change in the business model of shipping companies, they began to focus on toruism. -
First caribean leisure cruise
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Package holidays and intergration
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'the love boat' TV show
popularized cruises as a fun, sociable holiday choice -
Grwoth in ship size and onboard activities
mega ships -
Luxury and niche markets emerge
growth of river cruises, expedition cruises and luxury lines. -
Technological innovation and sustainability focus
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Covid-19 Pandemic
widespread cancellations -
Recovery and adaption
return of cruising with health protocols, smaller ship options and sustainability goals.