Back in 1970, an estimated 500,000 people went on a cruise holiday. That figure had jumped to five million by 1997. According to industry experts, this was mainly down to a certain TV show with a catchy theme tune.
Thirty-eight vessels were sold to shipbreaking yards since the pandemic began. The result? A worldwide cruise fleet of larger, younger and more efficient ships.
A breakdown of what's on offer from Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line in a number of categories, including fleet, pricing, cabins, dining, entertainment, family and more.
Cruising isn’t just back — it’s hitting a new high-water mark. By the end of 2023, the number of passengers sailing worldwide will reach 106 per cent of 2019 levels,
Writer Peter Knego provided Carnival with many of the key decorative and historical elements from its first two ships -- items that he rescued from Indian scrap yards.