Statewide Iowa – With the coldest winds of winter howling this past week, many Iowans may be dreaming of warmer climates and late season getaways. A survey finds Iowans who plan to vacation aboard a cruise ship this year will have plenty of company as they sail the seas. Brian Ortner, spokesman for Triple-A-Iowa, says the travel club projects a record number of cruisers in 2025.
Cruise travel volumes will reach a record high for the third consecutive year, he says, as it’s reached the point now where the ship itself can be the destination.
The report says the most common cruise itineraries are six to eight days, while the three busiest cruise ports in the world are all in Florida: Miami, Port Canaveral, and Fort Lauderdale. Iowa airports in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and the Quad Cities all have direct flights to many of those Florida cities.
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