The proportion of British consumers that are vey likely or likely go for a cruise in the next two years has decreased in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis, CLIA UK & Ireland research shows.

Among consumers who have never cruised before, 61% would be very likely or likely to take a cruise in the next two years, a drop of 10 percentage points since last autumn.

“Of those who had cruised before, 75% said they were very likely or likely to take a cruise in the next two years when asked last month, compared to 79% who said the same last autumn,” CLIA UK & Ireland said in a statement.

The survey was based on views of 500 respondents who have taken an international holiday in the last two years.

Commenting on the figures, Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland director, said in the statement" Our findings show a remarkably small divergence in responses between these times and suggest a very modest shift in sentiment. This could be largely due to cruise guests understanding the industry’s commitment to their health and safety. We will continue to work to earn that trust as we work through this global crisis, putting public health and safety at the heart of our response.”