A white cruise ship sails through a deep blue fjord between steep, green mountains.

For cruise lines, the economics are about more than the ticket price. Lower cabin fares can be offset by revenue from restaurants, drinks, shopping, spas and excursions if the ships are full.

Photo: Jonah Hochstadt

As the Caribbean becomes overcrowded, cruise ships turn to Sweden

Cruise lines are facing overcapacity problems in the Caribbean. At the same time, the European market is growing – and Stockholm is one of the ports already seeing the impact.

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Published 7 October 2026 - 09:48

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