Dollars & Sense: Full steam ahead: Americans are cruising in record numbers

Five years ago, the cruise industry was in a coma. But what a difference a few years make. In January, industry analysts estimated that a record 19 million Americans would embark on cruises worldwide for the year, marking a 4.5% increase over 2024 and representing a staggering 34% rise compared to pre-pandemic numbers from 2019.