New research from travel insurance provider AllClear reveals the most popular cruising destinations in different countries around the world. In Canada, the top three most-searched cruise destinations are Alaska, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, followed by Antarctica and Hawaii.
Worldwide, a Caribbean cruise is the most searched for, with Mexico, South Africa and the UK all placing it on their most-wanted list. The research also revealed that 66% of people are seriously considering a cruise for their next holiday – a surprisingly large number.
“It’s fascinating to see the number of travellers eager to set sail on unforgettable journeys around the world’s oceans, seas, and rivers,” says Letitia Smith, Head of Communications at AllClear.
“Cruising offers a unique alternative to your usual land-based trips away, with a completely different set of things for travellers to consider and be aware of. For example, always remember your cruise-specific travel insurance rather than general travel insurance, when buying a policy ahead of your sailing adventure.”
Caribbean cruises continue to hold their popularity. (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)
Here’s the Top 10 List Of Canada’s most-searched cruise destinations:
Alaska Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
Mediterranean Cruise
Antarctica Cruise
Hawaii Cruise
Panama Canal Cruise
Seine River Cruise
Grand River Cruise
Rhine River Cruise
Transatlantic Cruise
To collect the data, AllClear analyzed the average monthly searches of over 100 popular cruising destinations, to discover which cruising routes are the most sought-after in each country around the world.
The Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular cruising destinations. (Photo Credit: Holland America Line)
Top 15 Most Searched Cruises in The World
The Caribbean is the most sought-after cruising destination of the year. Caribbean cruises clocked up over 2.8 million searches in the last year alone – placing this sun-filled destination firmly in first place.
Mediterranean cruises are the second most sought-after, with 2.1 million searches made for the cruises sailing around the European sea within the last 12 months.
Completing the top three most popular cruises worldwide is an Alaskan cruise across frosty glaciers where bears, whales and other creatures can be spotted while on board.
Other notable cruises in the rankings include sailing across the stunning Norwegian Fjords and experiencing a slice of southern American comfort with a Mississippi River cruise.
| Rank | Cruise Destination/Type | No. of searches (Apr ‘23 – Mar ‘24) |
| 1 | Caribbean Cruise | 2,824,180 |
| 2 | Mediterranean Cruise | 2,146,670 |
| 3 | Alaska Cruise | 1,804,940 |
| 4 | Nile River Cruise | 1,025,830 |
| 5 | Antarctica Cruise | 969,670 |
| 6 | Seine River Cruise | 695,040 |
| 7 | Norwegian Fjords Cruise | 674,230 |
| 8 | Danube River Cruise | 548,840 |
| 9 | Mississippi River Cruise | 462,580 |
| 10 | Hawaii Cruise | 454,670 |
| 11 | Around The World Cruises | 424,920 |
| 12 | Rhine River Cruise | 416,320 |
| 13 | Greek Isles Cruise | 409,470 |
| 14 | Douro River Cruise | 363,060 |
| 15 | Panama Canal Cruise | 342,420 |
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