Come Aboard, We’re Expecting You 🛳️
Dock it like it's hot.
Cruises are no longer just for Disney adults or retirees chasing endless summer.
In 2025, younger travelers are the ones filling the deck chairs. AAA predicts a record-breaking 19 million Americans will set sail this year, marking a 4.5% jump from 2024 and a whopping 34% leap over pre-pandemic numbers. That’s not just a comeback — it’s a full-on sea change.
So, what’s pulling the junior set aboard?
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