Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels

The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon. The industry was the last to recover from the Covid pandemic, but once it did, it has been enjoying strong pricing and booking momentum. While pricing growth is starting to normalize somewhat, it is still well above the rate of inflation, said Patrick Scholes, travel and leisure analyst at Truist.