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A record 21.7 million Americans are expected to take an ocean cruise in 2026, according to a new AAA forecast.

Travelers aged 55 and older make up the majority of adult U.S. cruise passengers at 65%.

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The membership organization AAA predictst that a are expected to set sail in 2026, with an expected 21.7 million U.S. travelers will sail on

Its 2026 cruise forecast, compiled in cooperation with Tourism Economics, is based on scheduled cruise itineraries covering virtually all major cruise vessels, the economic outlook, and travel sector trends.

“These numbers reflect the growing demand for ocean cruises among U.S. travelers,” Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, said in a news release. “Our travel agents see this every day when b

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