Carnival Corporation’s Alaska Land Operations Stay Local To Help State’s Seafood Industry, Fisheries

Rhea-AI Summary

Carnival 's Alaska operations are supporting the state's seafood industry through two key initiatives. Firstly, their land-based restaurants and cruise ships serve over 230,000 pounds of locally sourced seafood each summer, including salmon, halibut, and crab. Secondly, they've partnered with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to promote sustainable fishing practices.

Holland America Line, part of Carnival , is the only cruise line with Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, serving 42 different Alaska seafood dishes. Princess Cruises offers 30 distinctive Alaskan seafood dishes. On land, both brands operate lodges and hotels featuring restaurants that showcase local seafood. This approach not only provides guests with authentic Alaskan cuisine but also supports the state's fishing industry amidst global market pressures.

Positive

• Carnival serves over 230,000 pounds of locally sourced Alaskan seafood each summer
• Partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to promote sustainable fishing
• Holland America Line is the only cruise line with Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification
• Extensive offering of Alaskan seafood dishes on cruise ships and in land-based restaurants

Negative

• Global influences and pricing pressures adversely impacting the Alaskan seafood market

JUNEAU, AK / ACCESSWIRE / September 3, 2024 / Carnival Corporation & plc:

As global influences and pricing pressures continue to adversely impact the Alaskan seafood market, Carnival Corporation's land and sea operations for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises in Alaska are taking a two-pronged approach to help mitigate the downturn's effects in one of the state's primary industries.

In Alaska, most of the company's land-based restaurants, dining venues, and employee menus are stocked with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Varieties of salmon, halibut, Alaska cod, rockfish, scallops, Dungeness crab, Bairdi crab, salmon roe, and oysters are served in 20 locations throughout the state. Holland America and Princess serve more than 230,000 pounds of seafood each summer in hotels and aboard ships.

"We're committed to sourcing locally, whenever possible, offering our guests the best of Alaska's seafood," says Marc Ducharme, the company's vice president of hotel operations for Alaska and the Yukon. "Prioritizing sustainable fishing is not just the right thing to do, it's a key part of our mission to promote Alaska's amazing seafood offerings. Many of our land-based food and beverage venues have earned Marine Stewardship Council certification for sustainably sourced fish."

The second part of Carnival Corporation's effort involves a strong relationship with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), the marketing arm for the Alaska seafood industry. AMSI, fresh off a $4-million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has a long-established and extensive collaboration with Holland America/Princess' land operations in Alaska. The partnership focuses on several key initiatives, including:

• Educating more than 200 employees through Alaska Seafood U, an online ASMI course with various training modules.

• Designing and implementing menus that highlight fresh, locally caught seafood.

• Showcasing wild Alaska seafood videos in guest rooms on Alaska cruise ship itineraries.

"ASMI and Carnival Corporation share a steadfast commitment to sustainability, and we are honored to continue to grow our robust partnership," said Megan Rider, ASMI's domestic marketing director. "Their dedication to showcasing Alaska's wild, abundant seafood aboard their ships is inspiring, and we are thrilled to help showcase this state's treasures to their guests."

Guest Options on Land and Sea

Holland America Line, a global cruise leader, is the only cruise line to earn the distinguished Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, the benchmark for serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood on board all ships sailing the Great Land. All fish served on its six Alaska ships meets this rigorous standard. This includes 42 different Alaska seafood dishes available for dinner in the Dining Room, such as Seared Alaska Rockfish, Roasted Alaska Salmon, and Pan Fried Dover Sole.

Princess ships sailing in Alaska feature an extensive menu rotation of Alaskan seafood dishes, including 30 distinctive Alaskan seafood dishes with featured items every night in all main dining rooms. Recipes highlight only the freshest seafood ingredients with multiple varieties of Alaskan salmon, including King, Sockeye and Coho, as well as wild Alaskan cod (caught by hook and line only), halibut, rockfish, Dungeness crabs, wild spot prawns and razor clams.

Ashore, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises offer guests various options to enjoy the freshest local seafood across their extensive land operations in Alaska. Princess has five lodges in the state, each with their unique style and great options for sampling locally sourced seafood and fare with meals at:

• King Salmon Restaurant at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge featuring salmon served several ways.

• Rod & Reel Restaurant at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge serving wild Alaskan scallops and fresh halibut.

• Two Rivers Restaurant at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge highlighting salmon and rockfish dishes.

Holland America Line operates three hotels throughout Alaska, each with restaurants featuring Alaskan seafood, including:

• Marine Stewardship Council-certified Alaskan jig-caught Rockfish, mussels, halibut, and salmon at Canyon Steakhouse and Karsten's Public House at McKinley Chalet Resort.

• Cedar planked salmon at Chilkoot Dining Room at the Holland America Skagway Inn.

From pristine seas to picturesque lodges, Alaska's bounty awaits.

About Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines - AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com
Ellie Beuerman, LDWW, ellie@ldww.co

View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Carnival Corporation & plc on 3blmedia.com.

Contact Info:

Spokesperson: Carnival Corporation & plc
Website: https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/carnival-corporation-plc
Email: info@3blmedia.com

SOURCE: Carnival Corporation & plc

View the original press release on accesswire.com

FAQ

How much Alaskan seafood does Carnival serve each summer?

Carnival serves over 230,000 pounds of locally sourced Alaskan seafood each summer through its Holland America Line and Princess Cruises operations in Alaska.

What certification does Holland America Line have for its Alaskan seafood?

Holland America Line is the only cruise line to earn the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification for serving fresh, certified sustainable, and traceable wild Alaska seafood on all ships sailing in Alaska.

How many Alaskan seafood dishes does Princess Cruises offer on its ships?

Princess Cruises features 30 distinctive Alaskan seafood dishes in rotation on its ships sailing in Alaska, with featured items every night in all main dining rooms.

What is Carnival 's partnership with ASMI focused on?

Carnival 's partnership with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) focuses on educating employees, designing menus highlighting fresh local seafood, and showcasing wild Alaska seafood videos to guests.