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Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) is a British-American cruise operator, recognized as the largest global cruise company. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company boasts a diverse portfolio of ten cruise line brands, including Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. Carnival's fleet encompasses over 100 vessels, providing a range of memorable vacation experiences worldwide.
With 92 ships in service by the end of fiscal 2023, Carnival has demonstrated significant recovery and growth, especially after the pandemic. The company saw nearly 13 million guests in 2019, a figure they matched again in 2023. Among its notable achievements and current projects, Carnival continues to innovate in sustainable travel. Holland America Line, for example, began a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
Recent news highlights the company's commitment to enriching guest experiences. Princess Cruises introduced an immersive 'Voyage to the Stars' experience in Alaska, while Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program was featured on 'Top Chef'. Additionally, Seabourn's launch of its Zero @ Sea mixology program showcases unique non-alcoholic cocktails, responding to evolving guest preferences.
Carnival Corporation's future projects are also promising. The Princess Cruises fleet is set to expand its itineraries in Japan and Southeast Asia for the 2025-26 season, with Diamond Princess leading the way. Moreover, the Seabourn Odyssey will offer nostalgic final voyages through Alaska before transitioning out of the fleet.
Financially, Carnival Corporation continues to show resilience and growth, reflected in their latest fiscal reports and quarterly earnings. Investors and stakeholders can look forward to a conference call scheduled on June 25, 2024, to discuss second-quarter financial results. This proactive engagement underscores Carnival's dedication to transparency and shareholder value.
Princess Cruises has announced its most destination-rich voyage ever: a 131-day Circle Pacific Cruise departing January 2026. The cruise, replacing the previously announced 2026 World Cruise, will visit 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean aboard Coral Princess. Departing from Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2026, the journey includes stops in Hawaii, French Polynesia, South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and Alaska, ending in Los Angeles on May 16, 2026. A shorter 115-day option from Los Angeles is also available. Early booking perks include the Princess Premier Package with free beverages, dining, WiFi, and airfare for bookings made by December 31, 2024.
Princess Cruises has announced its largest-ever Cyber Sale, offering substantial discounts on cruises for 2024-2026. The sale includes up to 50% off cruise fares, 50% off deposits, and free sailing for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom. The promotion features a Better than Best Price Guarantee with 120% onboard credit if lower fares are found. Sample voyages start from $559 for a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise to $1,749 for a 16-day Iceland & Greenland journey. The sale covers various destinations including Mediterranean, Alaska, Caribbean, and more, ending November 25, 2024.
Seabourn has announced its 2026-2027 expedition itineraries featuring voyages on ultra-luxury ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. The ships will visit 161 destinations across 31 countries through 24 unique sailings with 46 departures. Seabourn Venture will explore 63 destinations in 12 countries, including Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica, while Seabourn Pursuit will cover 71 destinations in 13 countries, from the South Pacific to Antarctica. Both vessels will offer expedition experiences led by a 23-person expert team, featuring Zodiac cruises, nature walks, and optional activities like kayaking and submarine excursions.
Holland America Line has announced changes to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam, avoiding the Red Sea region and adding new destinations in Asia and Central America. The updated 133-day voyage will now visit 51 ports across 23 countries, featuring extended exploration in East and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, followed by stops in Alaska, the U.S. West Coast, and Central America before transiting the Panama Canal.
The cruise departs January 4, 2026, from Fort Lauderdale, with fares starting at $30,354 per person. The journey includes 11 overnight stays and offers early booking benefits such as up to $2,000 onboard credit per guest, Wi-Fi package, and air credits if booked before June 16, 2025.
Cunard announces a partnership with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw to bring Outlaw's Fish Kitchen to Queen Victoria Mediterranean voyages. The collaboration features exclusive 60-guest dining events offering five-course seafood tasting menus using Mediterranean ingredients. The series includes four residencies starting with a 14-night sailing from Barcelona to Rome on July 7. During the voyages, Outlaw will host cooking demonstrations and Q&A sessions in the Royal Court Theatre. This initiative follows Cunard's previous announcement of Michel Roux's Le Gavroche at Sea takeovers for Fjords voyages in 2025.
Princess Cruises is expanding its 'Love Line Premium Liquors' collection by adding Betty Booze and Betty Buzz, founded by Blake Lively. The beverages will be available across all 16 Princess ships and included in Princess Plus and Premier packages. Betty Buzz offers non-alcoholic sparkling sodas and mixers, while Betty Booze provides low ABV canned cocktails. The brands feature clean ingredients and premium quality, with Betty Buzz achieving over 3 billion media impressions and Betty Booze garnering over 7 billion impressions year-to-date. The products join other celebrity partnerships in Princess Cruises' collection, including collaborations with Matthew McConaughey, Liev Schreiber, and Pitbull.
Aristocrat Gaming has announced a promotional partnership with Princess Cruises, aiming to enhance onboard gaming experiences and create land-based casino promotions. The collaboration includes:
- Designing innovative gaming experiences for Princess ships
- Creating promotions with land-based casinos offering Princess cruises as rewards
- Introducing themed slot gaming zones, such as the Buffalo Zone™ on the new Sun Princess ship
- Hosting a marquee event on Sun Princess in 2025 for top Buffalo™ series fans
This partnership is expected to elevate the gaming experience for Princess Cruises guests and create exciting promotional opportunities throughout the year.
Princess Cruises has unveiled new features for Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship set to debut in fall 2025. This 4,300-guest, 178,000-ton vessel will offer several enhancements over its sister ship, Sun Princess, including:
- Expanded non-smoking casino areas with 68 additional slot machines
- O'Malley's Irish Pub expansion with 32 more seats
- Enlarged Love by Britto dining venue with 20 extra seats
- New SkyDeck Sports Court & Track for pickleball, basketball, and jogging
Star Princess will feature 2,157 staterooms, including suites, mini-suites, and balcony cabins. The ship will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reflecting Princess Cruises' commitment to sustainability. It will sail its inaugural season in the Caribbean before repositioning to Alaska in spring 2026.
The Sun Princess, Princess Cruises' newest and most innovative ship, has made its North American debut in Ft. Lauderdale for its first Caribbean season. The 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest vessel was introduced in the Mediterranean in February 2024 and officially named in Barcelona in April. It will now sail seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Ft. Lauderdale until early April 2025.
The ship features 30 restaurant and bar venues, including celebrity collaborations and high-end dining experiences. Entertainment includes the technologically advanced Princess Arena theater and Cirque Èloize performances. Sun Princess also offers diverse accommodations, including the new Sanctuary Collection, and is Princess Cruises' first LNG-powered vessel, focusing on sustainability.
Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has made a historic discovery during a submarine dive off the coast of Alejandro Selkirk Island in Chile. On October 14, 2024, Seabourn Pursuit, the company's newest expedition ship, uncovered the Titania, a German supplier ship lost for 110 years. The wreck was found 95 meters below the surface, marking the first sighting since it was scuttled in 1914.
The discovery was made possible through collaboration with local communities, particularly with fisherman Gino Perez, who guided the team to the suspected site. The submarine team, led by Pilot Mauricio Fernandez, found the Titania about 4.25 nautical miles off the northwest coast of Selkirk. This discovery occurred during one of Seabourn Pursuit's South Pacific voyages, which offer guests unique adventure opportunities across remote islands and archipelagos.
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