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Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) christened its Tournament of Roses float, Star Princess, on Dec. 23, 2025 in Pasadena with Celebration Ambassador Jill Whelan performing a ceremonial bottle break using Pantalones Organic Tequila.

The float, built by Artistic Entertainment Services, depicts the ship's Sphere Class features including The Dome and sphere-shaped Piazza, celebrates the 2026 inaugural Alaska season, and will travel Colorado Boulevard during the New Year's Day Rose Parade.

The float is approximately 55 feet long and 21 feet high, will use more than 300,000 flowers, and the Rose Parade routinely draws about 800,000 on-site spectators and > 28 million U.S. TV viewers.

Crown Princess (CCL) completed a drydock in Singapore and has returned to service with several guest-focused enhancements ahead of its Australia season and a 114-day World Cruise.

Key updates include the addition of O'Malley’s Irish Pub (134 seats), a redesigned Gatsby's Casino with upgraded gaming equipment and a new casino bar, and a new EFFY Lounge featuring jewelry pieces. Crown Princess carries 3,080 guests and weighs 113,561 tons. The ship arrives in Sydney on January 4, 2026 and begins a roundtrip World Cruise from Sydney on May 10, 2026.

Holland America Line (CCL) launched its "Start Your Journey" Wave promotion on Dec. 19, 2025, covering more than 500 cruises for summer 2026 through spring 2027.

Key customer offers include up to 30% off cruise fares (fares from $162 per person, per day), free balcony upgrades, 50% reduced deposits for first and second guests, free fares for kids as third/fourth guests, and tiered onboard credits ($100–$250 per person) for bookings by Jan. 31. An Alaska bonus offers up to $200 shore excursion credit with promo code #1ALASKA26.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) reported record 2025 results and a constructive 2026 outlook. Full year adjusted net income $3.1B, net income $2.8B, record revenues of $26.6B, and record adjusted EBITDA of $7.2B. Operating income reached $4.5B and adjusted ROIC exceeded 13%. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved to 3.4x and was recognized as investment grade by Fitch. Boards approved reinstating a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share (record Feb 13, 2026; pay Feb 27, 2026). The company completed a $19B refinancing program, reduced debt by over $10B since peak, and proposed unifying the dual-listed structure into a single NYSE-listed Carnival Corporation with legal incorporation in Bermuda.

Seabourn (CCL) unveiled a 120-day 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Miami on January 7, 2028. The voyage covers over 26,000 nautical miles, visits more than 50 destinations across five continents and includes first-ever complimentary expedition-style experiences on a Seabourn world cruise.

Highlights: an expanded 18-person expedition team, Zodiac cruising and hikes in Antarctica and Chilean fjords, multiple maiden calls, visits to UNESCO sites, two itinerary lengths (120 days to Dover or 112 days to Lisbon), suite shipboard credits, Starlink Wi‑Fi, business-class air, and an Early Booking Advantage saving up to 10% if booked by January 30, 2026.

Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) secured rights from IMG to broadcast every match of FIFA World Cup 26™ fleetwide across its 17 ships from June 11–July 19, 2026. All 104 matches will be available in-stateroom on Sport 24 Special Event Channels, with select marquee matches shown on big screens on Lido Decks and organized viewing parties.

Sample voyages during the tournament include Alaska, Mediterranean, Japan, and Caribbean itineraries. Princess is pairing the coverage with a Wave Season “Come Aboard Sale” featuring up to 40% off fares, up to $500 instant savings, 50% off deposits, and free third and fourth guests.

Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26™ fleetwide on Sport 24 Special Event Channels across its 11 ships. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, all 104 matches will be viewable on guests' stateroom TVs; select marquee matches may also appear on Lido Pool big screens or in the World Stage theater on certain ships. Sample voyages during the tournament are listed for Alaska, British Isles and Norwegian fjords itineraries. Social channels and hollandamerica.com provide further access and updates.

Seabourn (NYSE: CCL) secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26™ live across its ocean fleet via Sport 24 Special Event Channels. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, guests on Seabourn's three ocean ships can watch all 104 matches while sailing routes tied to the United States, Canada and Mexico hosts.

Selected voyages during the tournament include: Seabourn Quest (7-Day Turkey & Greek Isle Gems, June 28–July 4), Seabourn Ovation (14-Day British Isles, June 27–July 11; 21-Day Icelandic & Norwegian Fjords, June 6–27), and Seabourn Encore (14-Day Alaska Glaciers, June 26–July 10). Booking channels include direct call, website, or travel advisors.

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) scheduled a conference call with analysts for Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. GMT to discuss the company's fourth‑quarter financial results, which the company expects to release the morning of December 19. A simulcast of the call will be available via the company websites at www.carnivalcorp.com and www.carnivalplc.com.

The company operates multiple cruise brands including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.