Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Say goodbye to quiet pool decks and peaceful buffet lines — cruise ships are going to be packed in 2024.
  • Get ready for crowded cruise ships: A trade group expects a 21% jump in passengers from 2019.
  • More cruise ships will sail fully booked in 2024 than in 2023. 
  • Norwegian and Carnival's parent companies have said they're running low on cabins.

If you were hoping for a quiet and peaceful cruise vacation, you might be out of luck — 2024 is shaping up to be the year of mass cruising.