‘Too Crowded’: New Data Shows Cruises Are Being Overbooked at Alarming Rates. Two major cruise lines have been overbooking cruises, according to a new report
The cruise industry has made a staggering comeback after pandemic-era restrictions and distancing protocols were lifted.
But now, it appears that the industry might be too popular.
According to data obtained by the Wall Street Journal, two of the biggest cruise lines — Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) — reported over 100% occupancy rates during Q1 of 2023.
RCG saw average occupancy rates of 102.1% while NCL saw 101.5%, according to the report.
