Luxury travel demand is rising across the seas as more Americans prepare to sail in the coming year. Bookings and spending are climbing at record levels, with fall and the holidays becoming peak seasons for high-end voyages. Cruise lines are responding with smaller, more intimate ships, upgraded service and itineraries that explore remote destinations and deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

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Millennials and Gen Z are fueling much of this growth, seeking trips where the journey feels as meaningful as the destination. Many are planning multigenerational vacations and taking advantage of off-season opportunities, turning luxury cruising into shared family experiences.

Luxury cruising demand

Luxury travel is flowing into cruising, backed by rising bookings a

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