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Cruise season starts on Friday with projection of more jobs

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Briefings

Brazil's 2026/2027 cruise season begins next Friday with a record 24% increase in room occupancy, projected to generate over 72,000 jobs. The Ministry of Tourism cites 800,000 total beds and R$4.72 billion in revenue, supported by data from the International Association of Cruise Lines (Clia). Key ports include Santos (SP) with 640,000 beds and R$616 million impact, followed by Rio de Janeiro (RJ) at 316,000 beds and R$304 million. International passengers rose from 16.1% in 2024/2025 to 23.9% in 2025/2026. Vaccination status remains a critical public health requirement.

Key points

• The 2026/2027 Brazilian cruise season starts next Friday with a 24% increase in room occupancy, projected to generate over 72,000 jobs.
• Santos (SP) is the primary port with 640,000 beds and a projected economic impact of R$616 million, followed by Rio de Janeiro (RJ) with 316,000 beds and R$304 million impact.

Context

Brazil's 2026/2027 cruise season begins next Friday with a record 24% increase in room occupancy, projected to generate over 72,000 jobs. The Ministry of Tourism cites 800,000 total beds and R$4.72 billion in revenue, supported by data from the International Association of Cruise Lines (Clia).

Limitations

Data sources are limited to official Ministry of Tourism and Clia reports; specific passenger counts are not provided. Public health requirements for vaccination status are noted but no specific disease prevalence data is included.

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