Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as "The Cruise Guy," tells Fox News Digital the reasons why cruise passengers are sailing now, more than any other time in history. While many Americans opt for destinations by air, a new report reveals a record-breaking number of people will be seeking trips on the high seas this year. AAA has released its first-ever " Cruise Travel Forecast.
" It projects that 19 million Americans plan to take cruises this year. FIRST-CLASS PRETENDERS CHEAT THEIR WAY TO FREE DRINKS BY USING ‘SEAT-SQUATTER’ HACK Last year, 18.2 million travelers went on cruises, according to the report.
"What we’re witnessing in the cruise industry is nothing short of amazing, but it’s no surprise. There’s a reason most first-time cruise passengers become repeat cruisers," said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, in a press release. AAA has released its first-ever "Cruise Travel Forecast," which projects that 19 million Americans plan to take cruises this year.
(iStock) Barber added, "Cruise vacations offer something for everyone, no matter their age." For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle "And because most of the vacation is already paid for," he said, "travelers can focus on enjoying themselves and making lifelong memories with loved ones.
" Six percent of cruise goers are planning to go to Alaska, according to a new report. (Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images) The cruise forecast report found that 72.
