The cruise industry is concluding 2025 on a high note, with ships sailing at near-full capacity across major itineraries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asia.
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.