"Cruise demand is also tied to a broader consumer desire for accumulating experiences rather than objects," Farley wrote.
"We can see that 2024 is not just benefiting from pent up demand, because that is completely new demand," Farley said.
Melius Research is also bullish on the industry's future and believes cruise lines are set for continued margin expansion over the next several years.
However, cruise pricing is holding up, analyst Jamie Rollo said in a note Friday.
Earlier this month, the cruise operator lifted its full-year earnings forecast, citing strong demand and an improved outlook for the year.
Persons:
Robin Farley, Farley, diems, Viking, Conor Cunningham, Morgan Stanley's, Jamie Rollo, Jason Liberty, Morgan Stanley, Rollo
Organizations:
UBS, Royal, Cruise, CNBC
Locations:
U.S, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian