Total employment in the cruise industry in the United States from 2021 to 2024 (in 1,000s)

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Release date

March 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

2021 to 2024

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2024 data for direct (cruise line employment) was calculated by Statista based on the figures provided by the source.

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Employment in the cruise industry in the U.S. 2021-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, May 4, 2026

According to a December 2025 study, total employment in the United States' cruise industry, including direct, indirect, and induced employment, increased by roughly ** percent in 2024 over the previous year. As estimated, the cruise industry in the U.S. contributed to approximately 333,000 jobs overall in 2024. Of these, ******* jobs were supported by direct effects based on the cruise industry expenditure.

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