In 2023, the number of cruise ships in France stood at 1.89 thousand. The forecasted data for the number of cruise ships in France shows a steady growth from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, there are expected to be 1.95 thousand ships in 2024, 2.05 thousand in 2025, 2.13 thousand in 2026, 2.21 thousand in 2027, and 2.28 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variations from 2024 onwards are as follows: 5.04% in 2025, 3.90% in 2026, 3.76% in 2027, and 3.17% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 3.80%.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable cruise solutions.
Rising popularity of themed and luxury cruises which could potentially influence ship numbers and fleet composition.
Technological advancements in shipbuilding and navigation potentially leading to fleet modernization.