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Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport in Germany Industry Data and Analysis

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Analyst Frankfurt, Germany December 2024

The Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany has a market size of €2.6bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 7.5 %. The industry includes the transport of passengers on vessels designed for operating on sea or coastal waters. This includes excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats; ferries and water taxis; and pleasure boats that are rented out with crew for sea or coastal transport.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code DE-H5011. The industry includes the transport of passengers on vessels designed for operating on sea or coastal waters. This includes excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats; ferries and water taxis; and pleasure boats that are rented out with crew for sea or coastal transport. Related terms covered in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany include scrubber system , fuel surcharge and bunker costs .

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany include Ferry services and Cruise services .

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany include Tui AG, MSC Cruises GmbH and Stena Line Scandinavia AB.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Country Benchmarks

What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?

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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany in 2026?

The market size of the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany is €2.6bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany in 2024?

There are 124 businesses in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 11.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 12.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany?

The biggest companies operating in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany are Tui AG, MSC Cruises GmbH and Stena Line Scandinavia AB

What does the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany include?

Ferry services and Cruise services are part of the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany?

The company holding the most market share in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany is Tui AG.

How competitive is the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Sea & Coastal Passenger Water Transport industry in Germany.

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