The crisis is not affecting growth in the French cruise market which continues to catch up the other European countries. Professionals in the cruise sector expect a rise between 10% and 11% in the number of passengers in 2009, i.e. practically the same rise as in 2008. On the other hand, many choose shorter cruises and turnover should as a result be less high, states the professional association France Ferries & Croisières (FFC). (I.L;/transl.jl)