Since travel resumed post-pandemic, cruising has made a swift comeback. This resurgence has rekindled the debate over its environmental impact and strain on popular destinations. In 2023, cruise travel surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels recording 31.7 million passengers, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2024 State of the Industry Report. With 84 per cent of baby boomers and Gen Xers and 81 per cent of millennials planning to return to sea, cruises remain a dominant and enduring travel choice. However, industry leaders still need to work to address passengers’ sust…