THE HIDDEN SIDE OF CRUISE TOURISM

A controversial model of tourism

Synopsis

The cruise industry is experiencing spectacular growth, driven by attractive prices and a younger customer base. Millennials, those born in the 1980s onward, are now the most enthusiastic customers.

But behind the dreamlike image lie some dark realities: a lucrative but controversial business model, precarious working conditions, and an alarming environmental impact.

Between exploitation, pollution, privatization of resources, and economic opacity, is this model of tourism truly sustainable?