The most popular cruise destination is the Eastern Caribbean, according to a Nexion member survey. The host agency survey named the Western Caribbean as a close second.

Forty-four percent of Nexion agents said they are witnessing a rise in first-time cruiser bookings compared to the previous year.

“Nexion members are reporting a busy and successful Wave season,” said Jackie Friedman, Nexion’s president. “Overall, our cruise bookings this year are tracking well ahead in comparison to previous years.”

The Eastern and Western Caribbean was followed in popularity by, respectively, Europe river cruises, Alaska, the Southern Caribbean and the Mediterranean.