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Abstract
The Danube is the most important European river that forms part of the trans-European
navigation system Rheine – Main - Danube, which facilitates an intensive development of
various forms of tourism. Currently we are experiencing the intense development of nautical
tourism. Number of cruise ships and tourists is constantly increasing. The highest level of
consumption while cruising is achieved on the ship itself. Countries that have not adapted well
and developed the infrastructure needed for providing the material goods for the ships needs
experience reduced tourist revenues. They mostly come from souvenirs and visits to cultural
and historic resources. Supplies of fuel, water, food, drinks and other necessities are obtained
in countries that have recognized the demand and quickly adapted its offer. Of all countries
along the Danube, ours is the only one where no procuring is taking place. The purpose of
this paper is to study the structure, market forms and quantities of vegetables, fruit and other
foods and food products, which are yearly spent on ships analysed. This paper will point out
the places and countries they are presently purchasing. The study involved six cruise ships of
Grand Circle Corporation and the consumption they had during the 2011. The obtained data
is systematized and presented in appropriate tables and graphs.