The leading cruise line operator is smarter, stronger, and cheaper than you probably think.One of last year's biggest winners has been taking in water this year. Shares of Carnival Corp. (CCL 3.08%) more than doubled last year. The world's largest cruise line operator isn't exactly coasting in 2024, down 23% so far this year.This doesn't mean that it's not a good time to walk the gangway and board Carnival before the ship starts sailing again. Let's go over some of the reasons why right now could be a good ...

New Category Offers Unprecedented Level of Exclusivity and Premium Extras Aboard Newest Ships from PrincessFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevating the art of relaxation and serenity, Princess Cruises is introducing exclusive, next-level Sanctuary Collection aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, as these newest ships prepare to debut with this select, all-inclusive oasis in early 2024. Sanctuary Collection As the name suggests, guests reserving in the Sanctuary Collection enjoy e ...

22-day Pacific Passage will feature incredible entertainment, meaningful special guests and unique culinary offerings to celebrate Seabourn Odyssey's 15 years of service SEATTLE, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, invites guests to experience the iconic Seabourn Odyssey one last time during its 22-day Farewell Voyage, departing September 2, 2024, from Seattle, Wash., to Yokohama, Japan. The one-of-a-kind voyage will feature a number of memorab ...

This business is starting to find its stride after a major disruption.In the five years leading up to its all-time high in January 2018, Carnival (CCL -0.42%) was a winning investment. Its shares jumped 86% during that time.It's been a different story since then, though. This cruise stock currently sits 80% below its peak price. That's even after shares soared 76% since the start of 2023 (as of April 18).Does this setup on the dip make Carnival a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity? Here's what inve ...

VALENCIA, Calif., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- She's the next in a fine line for Cunard, and today (April 19), Queen Anne officially joined the luxury cruise line's iconic fleet during a historic handover ceremony in Italy.Cunard took ownership of their stunning 3,000-guest ship during a traditional handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice – where master shipbuilders have been constructing the luxurious vessel. Fincantieri delivered the ship to Cunard at the Marghera shipyard i ...

Seabourn is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. The naming of Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit serves as a symbolic gesture of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment and the communities that Seabourn visits, as well as Seabourn's commitment to sustainable tourism. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit's June 22-July 2, 2024 voyage in the Kimberley region of Australia. "We believe no one can give a ...

Culinary highlights include Alaska dishes by Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto and new Alaska-themed cocktails by acclaimed bartender Sam Ross SEATTLE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is debuting "Glacier Day" on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its "We Love Alaska" on board experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history and culture of the ...

Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.) to Transition to New Role as External Affairs Advisor,Lars Ljoen to Become Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corporation & plcMIAMI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025. At that time, Lars Ljoen, currently ...

As the state of Maryland works to recover from the Baltimore bridge disaster, potential long-term financial consequences are becoming present. With each passing day, the gargantuan task of recovering and removing debris from the seafloor slows Baltimore’s local economy. Currently, the major hurdle for the Unified Command handling the situation consists of removing enough containers from the sunken cargo ship to re-float it.While catastrophic, both the government and the businesses that rely on the Port of B ...

New Options Follow Successful Debut Aboard New Sun Princess FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced it is making a significant enhancement to the main dining options found across its fleet, designed to give guests the ultimate in flexibility and choice when it comes to their dining experience by offering three table service options – Traditional, Reservable, or Walk-in Anytime - coupled with the brand's industry exclusive OceanNow location-based "anywhere" serv ...