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The Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for UK & Ireland cruisers, as overall passenger numbers rise again

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has today (April 22, 2026) revealed holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.54 million ocean cruises last year, surpassing the previous highest total of 2.4 million in 2024.

34.5% of passengers sailed in the Mediterranean, 27.2% Northern Europe and 13.7% the Caribbean. The Caribbean saw year-on-year passenger growth of 12%.

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TIPTO Appoints Newmarket Holidays’ Richard Forde as New Chair

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He replaces Nick Hughes, who recently left TIPTO member Gold Medal to join Princess Cruises and who held the Chair role for 3 years from September 2019.

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