TEXAS (KAUZ) - AAA Texas estimates that nearly 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year. This estimate is a 4.5% increase over 2024 when 18.2 million Americans went on cruise vacations. 2025 is expected to be the third straight year of record cruise passenger volume, according to AAA Texas.

A record number of Americans are expected to take cruises this year, AAA said Monday. The membership organization projected that 19 million Americans will set sail in 2025 in its first-ever cruise industry forecast.

Travel group AAA forecast on Monday (January 27) that passenger growth is likely to cool off to 4.5% in 2025 after a post-pandemic boom. Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on a cruise vacation this year.

All aboard! After years of predicting gas prices and traffic for major holidays, now motor club AAA is forecasting a record high in cruise travel for the third consecutive year. "AAA forecasts 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises in 2025,

If you're planning on going on a cruise this year, you won't be alone. AAA projects a record 19 million people will set sail in 2025, that's a nearly 5% jump from last year. 72% of U.S. cruise passengers are expected to visit the Caribbean while 6% will head north to Alaska.