Telegraph.co.uk has ten predictions for 2009 for the cruising industry according to expert Jane Archer. She says that regardless of the financial crisis, the cruise industry still looks financially promising (especially for vacationers), but not all will be fine and dandy. She provides predictions for the following categories.
1. Cruise Numbers
2. Discounting
3. New Ships
4. On The River
5. Norovirus
6. The Pound in Your Pocket
7. Avoiding Pirates
8. Fair Deal For Singles
9. Accidents Will Happen
10. Britain Comes Into Its Own
You can read her in depth predictions HERE.
Updated: February 5, 2026 (Originally published January 7, 2009)
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