Bigger Isn’t Always Better When It Comes to Cruise Ships
Some cruise ships can carry the population of a small town.
According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s 2025 State of the Cruise Industry Report, more than 70 percent of cruise ships sailing right now and scheduled to sail are small to midsize. Bluezace/Dreamstime/TNS
Cruise ships these days are truly massive. Just this year, Royal Caribbean unveiled the Star of the Seas family vacation cruise liner. With a capacity of 5,610 passengers, the vessel has a “population” larger than many small towns.
