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Old December 2nd, 2003, 12:10 AM
Ray Goldenberg
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Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from the U.S. Maritime Administration
and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my
news' postings, they are available on my web site.

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Alaska Most Active Seasonal Market for Cruise Travel; Seattle Shows
Dramatic Growth

Alaska was by far the most active seasonal destination market for
passenger cruise travel, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)
reported today. Alaska accounted for the largest number of cruises
among the fifteen destination categories reported by MARAD, and more
than one of every five North American cruise passengers during the
third quarter. MARAD collects data on North American cruise passenger
travel.

The statistics also reflect the dramatic growth of Seattle as a
departure port for the Alaska market with a 251 percent increase in
the past two years.

Cruise passenger travel increased by eight percent in the third
quarter of 2003 as the top cruise lines carried nearly 2.2 million
passengers on 983 North American cruises. The 6.2 million total
passengers for the first nine months of 2003 also reflect an eight
percent growth from the same period in 2002.

Miami remained the largest departure port, accounting for 18 percent
of the total traffic in the third quarter. Despite a decline in its
traffic, Vancouver still achieved the second position; Port Canaveral
was in third place, while New York was fourth among the major
departure ports. Both in terms of passengers and passenger-days, the
Western Caribbean remained the most visited destination.

The figures are part of a statistical series issued by MARAD on U.S.
cruise passenger traffic, with data for the 10 major cruise lines
operating cruise ships with a capacity greater than 750 passengers.
Inquiries regarding the data should be made to the U.S. Maritime
Administration, Office of Statistical & Economic Analysis, 400 Seventh
Street, SW, Room 8107, Washington, DC 20590, Telephone: (202)
366-2287, FAX: (202) 366-8886, E-mail:


 




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