Cruise Lines are Evolving to Attract New Travelers—Here’s How

Anne Kalosh is the editor of Seatrade Cruise News and she has decades of experience covering the cruise industry—so much experience, in fact, that she recently appeared on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney.  On this episode of View From Afar, she joins host Aislyn Greene at Seatrade Cruise Global for a deep dive into the ways cruising is evolving to attract new travelers. From groundbreaking sustainability efforts to the growing influence of local communities—this is the future of cruising.  On this episode you’ll discover:  How Gen Z and millennials are impacting the cruising industry Which new cruise destinations to sail to in 2025, from Japan to Greenland Why Viking’s new ship marks a major milestone in the race to zero-emission cruising.   Don’t miss these moments:  [02:53] How local communities are transforming the cruise experience.  [07:03] Don’t miss these emerging cruise destinations in 2025.  [11:11] Viking announces a major leap in the race to net-zero cruising.  [14:11] Cruise recommendations for Anne’s celebrity costars, including John Mulaney and Quinta Brunson.  Featured cruise lines:  Viking  Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Ponant  Explora Journeys Mitsui Ocean Cruises Four Seasons Yachts  Resources:  Read the transcript of this episode. Read Anne’s work at Seatrade Cruise News or connect with her on LinkedIn.  Explore 8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025 Subscribe to the newsletter, Afar Advisor to get a smart summary of need-to-know information for travel professionals.  Dive into cruise news and resources on afar.com.