The analysis conducted on the dataset for Key West, Florida, provides an insightful overview of cruise ship activity anticipated in 2024. Through a series of data-driven explorations, we uncovered several key aspects of the cruise industry's impact on this popular destination. Our investigation encompassed:
• Total Number of Individual Cruise Ships Expected: There are 32 unique cruise ships expected to visit.
• Total Number of Cruise Ship Calls: There are 170 cruise ship calls scheduled.
• Total Number of Cruise Passengers Expected: The total number of passengers expected is 458,700.
• Total Number of Cruise Lines: There are 12 unique cruise lines with scheduled visits.
These figures highlight a significant level of cruise activity in Key West for the year 2024, indicating its popularity as a cruise destination.
Cruise Lines Market Share
Carnival Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises dominate the market in terms of both total passenger capacity and number of visits. MSC Cruises, despite having only one unique ship making calls, still contributes significantly to the total passenger count. Norwegian Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages also have a notable presence.
| Cruise Lines Market Share in Key West | ||||
| Cruise Line | Total Passengers | Unique Ships | Cruise Ship Calls | Market Share Percentage |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 144,106 | 8 | 45 | 20.58% |
| Celebrity Cruises | 131,010 | 5 | 45 | 9.15% |
| MSC Cruises | 65,156 | 1 | 26 | 9.13% |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 47,894 | 5 | 21 | 7.83% |
| Virgin Voyages | 47,090 | 2 | 17 | 7.68% |
Top 10 cruise ships
| Top cruise ships with most stops in Key West | ||
| # | Cruise Ship | Number of Calls |
| 1 | MSC Magnifica | 26 |
| 2 | Carnival Dream | 24 |
| 3 | Celebrity Reflection | 23 |
| 4 | Valiant Lady | 13 |
| 5 | Norwegian Jade | 12 |
| 6 | Celebrity Silhouette | 11 |
| 7 | Carnival Liberty | 7 |
| 8 | Celebrity Apex | 7 |
| 9 | Carnival Conquest | 4 |
| 10 | Norwegian Sky | 4 |
This table provides insight into the cruise ships with the highest frequency of visits to Key West, indicating a diverse range of cruise lines and ship sizes. The MSC Magnifica leads with the highest number of calls, followed closely by Carnival Dream and Celebrity Reflection.
Cruise Passengers Per Month Expected to Arrive in 2024
Number of cruise calls per month
