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.

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.