A record number of Americans are predicted to get on board in 2026 for a cruise vacation with Florida’s big three ports forecast to be the top embarkation points, according to a report from AAA.

The travel company projects 21.7 million Americans will book a sailing next year, a 4.5% increase from 2025’s numbers that have already seen 20.7 million travelers from the U.S.

“Cruising is surging, with travelers booking more voyages and exploring new destinations in record numbers,” said Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA in a press release.

The projection would mark the fourth year in a row of records set, which dipped from 2020-2022 because of fallout from the COVID pandemic.

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