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Chapter 7 Water, Water Everywhere The Cruise Industry Hospitality and Travel 2015 by M. Cetron, F.J. DeMicco O. Davies Cruising is hot, hot, hot, and not just when the weather turns sultry. Passenger loads have grown from a mere 500,000 in 1970 to 12.5 million in 2007 and an estimated 12.8 million in 2008. More than 80 ocean-going cruise lines with over 250 ships now visit some 2,000 destinations, and guests can choose from over 30,000 different cruises each year. Bookings have been expanding by 7.4 percent annually since 1990, the fastest growth rate in the hospitality industry. Yet it h