Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market Insights
- Based on Deep Market Insights findings, the Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market size reached USD 19.18 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 29.68 Billion by 2033.
- During 2025–2033, the market is forecasted to advance at a CAGR of 5.02%.
- Ocean cruises (mainstream) represented the largest share of the Cruise Type market in terms of size in 2024.
- Among the Cruise Type segments, Regional / coastal cruises is forecasted to achieve the highest growth and remain the most lucrative through the forecast period.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- Middle East And Africa represented 10.8% of the global Cruise Tourism Market size in 2024.
- By 2033, United States is estimated to hold the largest position in the global market in terms of size.
- South Africa is estimated to remain the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, advancing to USD 6 Billion by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 19.18 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 29.68 Billion |
| Largest segment | Ocean cruises (mainstream) |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 5.02% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Middle East and Africa |
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| Cruise Type |
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| Passenger Type |
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| Revenue Streams |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market Country 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Middle East and Africa | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 8.68 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Saudi Arabia | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| South Africa | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Egypt | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Nigeria | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Turkey | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market Cruise Type 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Cruise Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean cruises (mainstream) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 8.72 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Luxury & expedition cruises | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| River cruises | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Regional / coastal cruises | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market Passenger Type 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Passenger Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure / family | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 9.91 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Luxury / HNW | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Adventure / expedition | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Middle East And Africa Cruise Tourism Market Revenue Streams 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Revenue Streams | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
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| Ticket / fare revenue | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 10.51 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| On-board spend (F&B, excursions, retail) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Port & handling services | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.