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North America remained the world’s largest source market for ocean-going cruise passengers in 2024, sending more than 20 million travelers to sea. That represents a 13.4 % year-over-year increase, reinforcing the region’s role as a powerful engine of global cruise demand.
Out of 34.6 million cruise guests that sailed worldwide in 2024, the United States alone accounted for approximately 19 million, or more than half of the global total. Among those American travelers, nearly two-thirds chose the Caribbean as their preferred destination.