While cruising has long been one of the world’s most popular vacation and travel options, it’s exploded in popularity amongst members of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) in recent years, and we think we have some answers as to why.
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According to Cruising.org, 67% of cruise passengers in 2025 were members of Gen X or younger, with an average age of 46.5, and 36% under the age of 40. So, why has cruising — which traditionally attracted an older clientele — skewed so young in recent years? Well, we believe there are several reasons.
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