: Passenger shipping industry: cruise shipping, yachting, and coastal ferry transport. Historical evolution, market development, operational frameworks, regulatory regimes, and economic significance of passenger mobility by sea. Managerial, operational, and legal perspectives, with emphasis on cruise ship design, onboard hospitality, itinerary planning, port logistics, environmental sustainability, and passenger rights. Distinctive features of the yachting industry (ownership models, chartering, and marina infrastructure) and coastal shipping (ferry operations, inter-island connectivity, and regional development).