Photos show how cruising has changed over the last century, evolving into a $7 billion industry carrying nearly 30 million every year
The industry barely held on during The Great Depression and World War II, but experienced a resurgence during the economic boom of the 1950s.Gene Lester/Getty ImagesThe Louis XIV salon in the First Class section of the steamer 'SS France.'First class cabin of transatlantic liner Augustus, circa 1930s.Unlike today's hectic cruise buffets, dining on the ship was a special occasion — and one to dress up for.
In the late 1950s, the rise of affordable plane travel momentarily slowed the cruise business — only to later aid the industry by making major ports more accessible. LOVE BOAT - "Not Now, I'm Dying/Eleanor's Return/Too Young to Love" which aired on November 24, 1979.The series, which aired from 1977 to 1986, helped expand cruising's customer base beyond just newlyweds and retirees, CNN reported.
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