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Alexander Goldin of Staten Island is having no qualms about heading off on a Caribbean cruise from Miami this weekend, just days after the highest profile cruise liner disaster since the Titanic.

"I believe any ship that's leaving the shores of the United States, there's a larger level of discipline," says Goldin.

A week ago, the captain of Carnival Corporation-owned Costa Concordia sailed too close to a rock outcropping off the coast of Italy. The rock tore into huge ship's hull and forced it to capsize.

A frequent cruiser, Goldin is much like the typical high-end clientele of Valerie Wilson Travel in Manhattan, who are not easily daunted, even in the face of these highly dramatic images.

"We're not expecting any cancellations. There will be a couple more questions about safety procedures, can you check into the history of the captain, what's their background," says Kimberly Wilson, the co-president of Valerie Wilson Travel.

Only 18 percent of the U.S. population has cruised, so there is an untapped market that has always been on the fence about this type of vacation.

"I think short-term, people thinking of taking their first cruise and are perhaps a little bit skittish about flying, are skittish about taking a ship, 'Am I going to get seasick?' They now have one more thing to worry about. Is it safe?" says maritime historian Ted Scull.

But what has frequently proven true about any negative publicity in the travel industry, there can be a silver lining.

"If you enjoy cruising, it could end up being a positive for many travelers. I think we will see some discounts out there in the marketplace," says Wilson.

From a historical perspective, experts do not see much to worry about.

"The captain made a mistake. That does not have to happen again," says Scull.