Event Brief
Oct 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
AAA Forecasts Record U.S. Cruise Travel in 2027
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AAA projects 22.4 million Americans will take ocean cruises in 2027, a 3.6% increase from 2026 and potentially the fifth consecutive year of record passenger highs. Florida is home to the world’s three busiest cruise terminals, in Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale, as the Caribbean draws 71% of U.S. cruise travelers.
WHO: AAA
WHAT: AAA projected that 22.4 million Americans will take ocean cruises in 2027.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: AAA attributes the projected growth to strong cruise demand; the Caribbean draws 71% of U.S. cruise travelers, and more than 90% of domestic cruise travelers rate their trips good or very good, with 93% booking another voyage.
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