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Cruising Sets Yet Another Record as 21.7 Million Americans Set Sail

2026-07-07

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Summary

AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will take an ocean cruise in 2026 — up 4.5% from 2025 — the fourth straight record year for the industry.
Globally, cruise passenger volume hit an all-time high of 37.2 million in 2025, per the cruise industry association's 2026 report.
The Caribbean dominates, drawing 72% of US cruisers, boosted by shorter, convenient sailings and new mega-ships.

The question

Cruising has fully rebounded into one of travel's hottest growth sectors.

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