Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis By Vessel (Water Taxis, Cruise Ships), By Propulsion (Conventional, Electric), By Transportation Mode, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

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The global inland water passenger transport market size is estimated to reach USD 2.26 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 to 2030. Inland water passenger transport refers to the movement of passengers on rivers, canals, and other inland waterways across rivers, canals, lakes, and coastal regions. Concerns about the environment, governmental initiatives, and the demand for sustainable transportation solutions are driving the market's transformation. The market is distinguished by a range of boat types, including classic ferries, contemporary electric-powered water taxis, and cruise ships. Governments and business sector partners are realizing the market's potential to cut carbon emissions, ease traffic congestion, and improve connectivity between urban and rural areas, despite ongoing hurdles like high initial capital costs.

The market presents a positive outlook as it adopts sustainable practices and technical improvements, positioning itself as a key factor in the development of environmentally friendly and efficient passenger transportation. The market is expected to have significant and sustained growth, spurred by several compelling factors. The crucial role that this market plays in reducing harmful carbon emissions, easing urban congestion, and enhancing the system is being recognized by governments globally. Due to this understanding, laws have been passed, major funds have been invested, terminals and ports have been built or renovated, and financial incentives have been given to industry business owners. The immense potential of this business is also widely known to private sector stakeholders. They are spending money on updating its fleet, experimenting with cutting-edge technology, and expanding its service offerings to cater to the various needs of passengers.

The market's intrinsic eco-friendliness and sustainability make a significant contribution to its appeal. Inland water passenger transportation is an appealing green substitute for air and land travel as environmental concerns and the need for sustainable transportation solutions increase. The demand for responsible and environmentally sustainable means of transportation is consistent with its low carbon footprint and effective use of the available waterways. Beyond this, it is important to recognize the sector's crucial role in bridging isolated and underdeveloped areas. Inland waterways are essential lifelines that provide a safe and reliable mode of transit in many parts of the world, especially rural areas with poor road infrastructure.

The market for inland water passenger transport has a vibrant, competitive environment that is defined by a wide range of companies. While regional and local operators offer services like water taxis and ferries that cater to certain niche markets or shorter trips in metropolitan areas, established firms in the sector concentrate on luxury river and coastal cruises to attract tourists seeking immersive experiences. Government programs, incentives, and subsidies also affect the competitive environment, favoring businesses in areas with favorable regulations. It plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of greener, more efficient, and better-connected transportation systems, offering a glimpse of a more sustainable and connected future.

Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Report Highlights:

Based on vessel, the water taxis segment market is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to their fast, point-to-point service, which minimizes urban congestion while providing passengers with a convenient and environmentally beneficial alternative to road transportation
Based on propulsion, the electric propulsion segment held a share of 28.0% in 2022 and is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR of 6.7%. Electric propulsion systems are growing in popularity due to a greater emphasis on sustainability and less environmental effect, since they provide a clean, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional combustion engines, aligning with the global trend toward green transportation solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the market for inland water passenger transport, resulting in a sharp fall in passenger demand, financial difficulties for operators, and the requirement to enact strict health and safety regulations to safeguard passenger well-being
The Asia Pacific market is characterized by a distinct set of factors that support its expansion and growth, such as the region's rapid urbanization and population growth, which is fueling rising demand for effective, environmentally friendly, and congestion-relieving transportation options

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information analysis
- 1.3.2. Market formulation & data visualization
- 1.3.3. Data validation & publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List to Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Summary
2.2. Market Snapshot
2.3. Segment Snapshot
2.4. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, & Scope Outlook

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market - Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.4. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.4.1. Supplier power
- 3.4.2. Buyer power
- 3.4.3. Substitution threat
- 3.4.4. Threat of new entrant
- 3.4.5. Competitive rivalry
3.5. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market - PESTLE Analysis
- 3.5.1. Political landscape
- 3.5.2. Economic landscape
- 3.5.3. Social landscape
- 3.5.4. Technology landscape
- 3.5.5. Legal landscape
- 3.5.6. Environmental landscape
3.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Chapter 4. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Vessel Outlook

4.1. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, By Vessel Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
4.2. Water Taxis
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
4.3. Cruise Ships
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 5. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Propulsion Outlook

5.1. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, By Propulsion Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
5.2. Conventional
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3. Electric
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.4. Hydrogen
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.5. Hybrid
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Transportation Mode Outlook

6.1. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, By Transportation Mode Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
6.2. Canals
- 6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3. Lakes
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.4. Rivers
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.5. Others
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Share by Region, 2022 & 2030
7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
- 7.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
  - 7.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6. Canada
  - 7.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
- 7.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. UK
  - 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. Germany
  - 7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. France
  - 7.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.4. Asia-Pacific
- 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
- 7.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. China
  - 7.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. Japan
  - 7.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. India
  - 7.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
- 7.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Brazil
  - 7.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Mexico
  - 7.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
- 7.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Competitive Landscape

8.1. Key Market Participants
- 8.1.1. Damen Shipyards Group
- 8.1.2. HOLLAND SHIPYARDS GROUP
- 8.1.3. SES-X Marine Technologies
- 8.1.4. Kooiman Marine Group
- 8.1.5. CARTUBI S.r.l.
- 8.1.6. Incat Crowther
- 8.1.7. Baumuller
- 8.1.8. ABB
- 8.1.9. Siemens
- 8.1.10. Groupe Beneteau
8.2. Key Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
8.3. Company Categorization/Position Analysis, 2022
8.4. Strategic Mapping
- 8.4.1. Expansion
- 8.4.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 8.4.3. Partnership & Collaborations
- 8.4.4. Product/service launch

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List of Tables

Table 1 Global Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, By Vessel, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 2 Global Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, By Propulsion, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 3 Global Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, By Transportation Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 4 Key companies launching new products

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Inland Water Passenger Transport market - Market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Data analysis models
Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
Fig. 5 Data validating & publishing
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot, by vessel, propulsion, and transportation type
Fig. 8 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 9 Inland Water Passenger Transport market - Value chain analysis
Fig. 10 Inland Water Passenger Transport market - Market trends
Fig. 11 Inland Water Passenger Transport market - Porter's five forces analysis
Fig. 12 Inland Water Passenger Transport market - PESTLE analysis
Fig. 13 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, by Vessel: Key takeaways
Fig. 14 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, by Vessel: Market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 15 Water Taxis Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 16 Cruise Ships Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, By Propulsion: Key takeaways
Fig. 18 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, By Propulsion: Market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 19 Conventional Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Electric Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 21 Hydrogen Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 22 Hybrid Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, By Transport Type: Key takeaways
Fig. 24 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, By Transport Type: Market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 25 Canals Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 26 Lakes Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 27 Rivers Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 Others Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 29 Inland Water Passenger Transport market revenue- by region, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 30 Regional marketplace (North America and Europe) - Key takeaways
Fig. 31 Regional marketplace (Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Key takeaways
Fig. 32 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, by region: Key takeaways
Fig. 33 Inland Water Passenger Transport market, by region: Market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 34 North America Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 U.S. Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 Canada Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 Europe Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 UK Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 Germany Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 France Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 Asia Pacific Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 China Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 India Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Japan Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 Latin America Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 Brazil Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 Mexico Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 48 Middle East & Africa Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 49 Middle East & Africa Inland Water Passenger Transport market estimates & forecast, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)