Maailma suurim kruiisilaev näib praegu olevat tõelisel õuduste reisil. Kruiisifirma Royal Caribbean laev Wonder of the Seas asus teele 28. augustil USAst Floridast. Nädalapikkuse kruiisi marsruuti tuli USA idarannikut tabanud tugeva orkaani Idalia tõttu muuta.
Modern cruise ships tend to have less hull strength, speed, and agility compared to ocean liners. However, they have added amenities to cater to water tourists, with recent vessels being described as "balcony-laden floating condominiums".