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Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) is the world's largest global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies, with a portfolio that includes many of the most recognized cruise brands. The company's brands include Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia.
With 92 ships in service as of the end of fiscal 2023, Carnival Corporation offers a wide range of vacation products tailored to different cultures and preferences. Combined, their cruise brands welcomed nearly 13 million guests in 2019 and again in 2023, underscoring the resilient demand for cruise vacations.
Notably, Carnival Corporation also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, enhancing its land-based tour offerings in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. The company's commitment to development and innovation is evident in its various projects, such as Princess Cruises' new immersive
Carnival (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, is making significant strides in reducing food waste across its global fleet. The company has surpassed its 2025 food waste reduction goal, achieving a 42% reduction compared to 2019 levels, and is on track to meet its 50% reduction target for 2030.
Costa Cruises, Carnival's Italian line, has expanded its 4GOODFOOD program to donate prepared, unserved food to local community food banks. The program now operates in 16 ports, including recent additions Palma de Mallorca and Valencia, and has donated over 300,000 portions of food since its inception in 2017.
The company's efforts include revising recipes, using Winnow kitchen scales to analyze waste, training galley staff, and implementing the 'Too Good to Waste' campaign to raise awareness among guests and crew.
Princess Cruises has added a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise option aboard the Sun Princess for the August 2026 eclipse. The cruise line adjusted the itinerary of the voyage departing Barcelona on August 8, 2026, to position the ship off southern Spain's coast on August 12 for two minutes and 18 seconds of totality.
The Sun Princess offers six Mediterranean voyage options ranging from 7 to 21 days, departing from various popular ports. These itineraries include stops at numerous destinations such as Rome, Athens, Barcelona, and more. During the eclipse, guests will gather on the top decks with safety glasses and enjoy astronomy lectures, themed activities, and stargazing.
This new offering follows the success of Princess Cruises' previous solar eclipse voyages. The 14-day Total Solar Eclipse Mediterranean cruise on the Sky Princess, sailing roundtrip from Southampton, is also available for the 2026 eclipse.
Seabourn, the ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced two new Solar Eclipse cruises for 2026, offering guests a unique opportunity to view the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, from Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The voyages will be aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn, strategically positioned for optimal viewing.
Seabourn Ovation will embark on a 14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse voyage from Dover to Reykjavik, while Seabourn Sojourn will offer a 10-Day Spanish Gems & Solar Eclipse cruise roundtrip from Barcelona. Both ships will feature special Seabourn Conversations programs with experts to educate guests about the solar eclipse.
The cruises will provide an all-inclusive 'Seabourn Difference' experience on intimate, yacht-like ships equipped with SpaceX's Starlink for enhanced connectivity. Bookings for these voyages and the Europe 2026 season will open on October 10, 2024.
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2026 Japan cruise season, featuring the Diamond Princess for an extended period from February to November. The season includes 50 departures across 35 unique itineraries, visiting 38 destinations in three countries. Cruises range from 7 to 28 days, offering immersive experiences of Japanese culture, traditions, and landscapes.
Highlights include Spring Flowers cruises, Circle Japan Voyages, Southern Islands itineraries, and Japan Explorer voyages. The season also features opportunities to experience festivals like the Aomori Nebuta Festival and Kumano Fireworks Festival. Additionally, Princess Cruises offers Southeast Asia Grand Adventures in January 2026, exploring Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
The Diamond Princess, built in Japan, provides unique Japanese-inspired experiences onboard, including an Izumi Bath, regional cuisine, and traditional entertainment. Guests can enjoy Princess' MedallionClass experience and inclusive packages for added amenities.
Carnival & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, has scheduled a conference call for September 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. (EDT) to discuss its third quarter financial results. The results are expected to be released that morning. A simulcast of the call will be available on the company's websites. Carnival & plc operates a portfolio of cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The company is known for its industry-leading sustainability initiatives.
Princess Cruises has extended its "Better than Best Price Guarantee" offer through December 15, 2024, for 2025 and 2026 cruise bookings. This guarantee ensures guests the best available cruise fare, promising 120% of the difference as onboard credit if a lower fare is found before final payment. The offer aims to encourage early bookings while providing price confidence.
The cruise line highlights the value of booking now to secure preferred itineraries and accommodations. Princess Cruises offers vacations to over 335 destinations across 90+ countries. The fleet will expand to 17 ships in fall 2025 with the addition of Star Princess. Guests can also benefit from inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier, offering savings up to 65% on amenities.
Carnival (NYSE:CCL, LSE:CCL, NYSE:CUK) has announced the installation of solar panels at two of its Port of Barcelona cruise terminals. The project, a first for the port, will supply over 100% of the energy needed for daily operations, reducing overall electricity consumption. The 1,350 panels at Palacruceros (Terminal D) and Helix Cruise Center (Terminal E) will produce over 866,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually.
The project, set to be completed by the end of 2024, will generate a 32% surplus power at Helix Cruise Center, which can be fed back into the local energy grid. In total, over 245,000 kWh of surplus power will be generated annually, equivalent to the average consumption of 60 households. This initiative is part of Carnival 's broader strategy to integrate renewable energy across its global ports and destinations portfolio, following a similar project at Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic.
AIDA Cruises, a Carnival cruise line, has refueled its AIDAprima ship with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel in Rotterdam as part of a pilot project. The biofuel, supplied by VARO Energy, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85% compared to conventional fossil fuels. AIDAprima will test the fuel during regular operations on voyages from Hamburg through Norwegian fjords.
This initiative is part of AIDA Cruises' broader decarbonization strategy, which includes investments in alternative fuels and technologies such as LNG, shore power, and onboard batteries. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions from ship operations by 2050. AIDA Cruises emphasizes the use of second-generation biofuels produced from organic waste and residual materials, which can be used without major modifications to existing ship infrastructure.
Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising, has announced its 2024-2025 Asia cruise season. The season features voyages on Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest, exploring diverse regions across Southeast Asia and Japan. Highlights include:
- Seabourn Encore's winter 2024 to spring 2025 season with seven sailings between Singapore and Hong Kong, followed by Japan voyages and a transpacific crossing to the US.
- Seabourn Quest's spring 2025 itineraries during cherry blossom season and fall 2025 voyages showcasing Japan's autumn landscapes.
- New ports of call including Tokushima, Akita, and Wakayama in Japan.
- Exciting new shore excursions in Kobe and Shimizu, Japan.
- Onboard enrichment program featuring guest speakers like Jim Laurie and Ann Cleeves OBE.
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.
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