The global cruise industry is set to close 2025 with a record number of passengers, marking a full recovery and expansion beyond pre-2020 levels, according to industry estimates.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially extended its Alaska cruise season into late April 2026 with additional sailings from Seattle and Vancouver.
MSC Cruises has extended its Caribbean holiday season in response to rising demand, offering additional sailings and enhanced onboard programs.
Miami is gearing up for a surge in cruise passengers with the inaugural season of MSC World America, MSC Cruises’ new flagship vessel. The port anticipates record arrivals for the Caribbean cruise market in late 2025 and early 2026.
With growing interest in cold-climate and adventure tourism, several Arctic-cruise companies have confirmed they will extend their 2025-2026 season, scheduling voyages into March 2026.
MSC Cruises has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan, introducing two new World-Class ships, set for delivery in 2030 and 2031, representing a €3.5 billion investment in the global cruise industry.