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Come Aboard, We’re Expecting You 🛳️

Dock it like it's hot.

Late Checkout
May 20, 2025
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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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