Cruise Lines Post Record Seasons With Medium Routes Fitting Families

The cruise industry records an exceptional summer driven by short and medium family sailing routes over long retiree loops.

Four-to-seven-night trips drew young families with flexible fares and all-in packages.

Mid-cost ports offer lower berthing taxes, outshining major capitals.

The sector redefined its customer: no longer retirees only, but forty-something families seeking a complete week.