According to recent research, there has been a significant growth in cruise bookings for 2026, highlighting a rise in popularity among Irish travellers.
Click&Go Holidays has reported that according to their latest booking data, bookings for cruise holidays have increased by 20% year-on-year.
The data highlights consumer demand for value, convenience, and all-in-one travel experiences.
Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go Holidays, said,
“Cruise holidays continue to go from strength to strength. We’re seeing a clear shift in how Irish consumers are choosing to holiday, with more people recognising the exceptional value, variety and ease that cruising offers. The fact that cruise prices have remained stable year-on-year, despite strong demand, is further encouraging more customers to book.”
Data has shown that couples lead the way, representing 71% of bookings, while family cruise bookings continue to grow 30% year-on-year.
The overall Irish cruise market is also experiencing strong growth. The number of Irish holidaymakers taking cruise holidays has risen from 43,000 in 2022 and is expected to reach 65,000 by 2026.
Hackett concluded, “The growth we’re seeing is not just within Click&Go Holidays, but across the entire Irish market. Cruises have firmly established themselves as a mainstream holiday choice, and we expect this upward trend to continue as more Irish travellers discover what cruising has to offer.”
