Cruise vacations beckon younger travellers as the industry makes a comeback

Some operators say bookings have overtaken pre-pandemic levels, driven partly by younger travellers. PHOTO: ROYAL CARIBBEAN
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MIAMI – At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, hopping on a cruise was unthinkable for many travellers.

But with that era in the rear-view mirror, the industry has come roaring back, with 2023 marking the first unfettered year of operations since Covid-19 began.

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