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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.
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.
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.
Princess Cruises has added Liev Schreiber's Sláinte Irish Whiskey to its prestigious 'Love Line Premium Liquors' collection. The award-winning whiskey is now exclusively poured across the Princess fleet, featuring in specially crafted cocktails. Sláinte, pronounced 'slahn-cha', means 'good health' in Irish and aligns with the cruise experience of celebrating moments and embracing life.
The whiskey joins other celebrity-endorsed spirits in the collection, including Voli 305 Vodka by Pitbull and Melarosa wines by Jason Aldean. Princess has introduced five signature cocktails created with Sláinte, available at all bars. These premium spirits are included in the Princess Plus and Princess Premier all-inclusive packages, offering guests a luxurious drinking experience as they cruise to various destinations.
Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, offering a variety of experiences from April through September. The season highlights include:
- Six ships exploring Alaska: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, and Zaandam
- New 14-day 'Great Alaska Explorer' cruise roundtrip from Seattle
- Return of the 28-day 'Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice' cruise
- Itineraries ranging from 7 to 28 days
- Cruises departing from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier (Anchorage)
The cruise line emphasizes glacier viewing, wildlife sightings, cultural programming, and destination-focused dining. Holland America Line offers a 'Glacier Guarantee' and provides more access to Alaska wildlife than any other cruise line. The company also continues its Global Fresh Fish Program and 'We Love Alaska' immersive cultural experiences.
Holland America Line is offering segments of its 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, starting at $169 per day, including taxes and fees. The segments range from 20 to 100 days, allowing guests to experience the Grand Voyage atmosphere without committing to the full four-month journey. Zuiderdam's Grand World Voyage offers six segments, while Volendam's Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole provides seven options.
Highlights include a 55-day Fort Lauderdale to Singapore voyage featuring a Panama Canal transit and Easter Island visit, and a 47-day Antarctic adventure from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires. The ships will rendezvous in Barcelona on April 24, 2025, celebrated with themed gala dinners and a drone show. Guests will enjoy exclusive entertainment, including 15 new production shows, guest chefs, and enrichment programs specific to Grand Voyages.
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