Cruiseship Travel in Alaska: A Profile of Passengers
Journal of Travel ResearchPublished 1 October 1985
Donald R. Field, R. N. Clark, Barbara A Koth
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The socio-demographic characteristics of Alaskan cruiseship clientele are described. In general these passengers are older, well educated, retired from or employed in a professional capacity, and enjoy a high income. Married couples predominate, but widowed women comprise a large segment.
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