Vacation trend 2025: Ferry trips and cruises are booming with travelers!

Vacation trend 2025: Ferry trips and cruises are booming with travelers!

Rijeka, Kroatien - More and more travelers are disappointing about traditional holiday destinations. The hype for trips to Spain and Greece disappears, while new travel destinations are gaining popularity that promise both relaxation and fun. Information from the "Omio" travel platform shows a significant increase in ferry bookings from Germany: In 2024, the bookings increased by 100 % compared to 2023, and the bookings for the 2025 ferry season are already above the previous year's level.

Different holiday destinations are particularly popular. For example, the Amalfi Coast, especially the route from Naples to Positano, has an increase of 210 %. The island shopping in Croatia, especially the connection from Split to Hvar, is also extremely popular with an increase of 172 %. In addition, short trips between Helsinki and Tallinn are increasingly in demand (+64 %).

lower booking figures and new trends

travelers are increasingly relying on individual and flexible forms of travel that move away from traditional flight routes. Ferry trips and cruises are particularly trendy. In this context, Rebekka Woodroffe from the Hohen See travel agency in Düsseldorf observes an increase in cruises, which especially appeal to families, individual travelers and couples. Cruises offer variety and enable travelers to live in a hotel room and to wake up in a new port every day.

Croatia has established itself as a particularly popular destination for such cruises. 25 motor sailors and motor yachts from Rijeka, Zadar and Trogir are offered here that start on Saturdays. These ships offer space for 8 to 40 passengers and can also be chartered completely, including the selection of crew and meals. The security and hospitality of the captains are at the top, and all ships have to exist regular security checks in accordance with the EU regulations.

fleet and cabin options

The fleet is divided into different categories to meet the different requirements of travelers. The "Deluxe" category includes comfortable motor yachts with steel hull, spacious cabins and modern equipment. In the "Premium" category there are also comfortable motor gliders and motor yachts, while classic motor gliders with simple cabins are offered in the "Comfort Plus" category.

The booking of the cabins can be made directly via the website of the respective ships, whereby a booking calendar shows routes and prices. All ships are entered in the Croatian shipping register, which offers additional security for travelers.

Overall, it can be seen that the trends in the travel market change and have new, exciting opportunities discovered. In particular, ferry trips and cruises in Croatia for individual travelers could continue to increase in the coming years, as more and more holidaymakers are looking for alternative travel experiences.

For more information on the ferry bookings and vacation trends, the detailed reports of Derwesten.de as well as the offers of the ships in Croatia on kroatien-idriva.de an.