The most recent trading session ended with Carnival (CCL) standing at $16, reflecting a +0.88% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.8% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.23%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.14%.The cruise operator's stock has dropped by 5.6% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.01% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.2%.Market participants will be closely following the fina ...

VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than three months to go until the launch of its new ship, Cunard has revealed a glimpse of the elevated retail experiences awaiting guests on Queen Anne.The world's most iconic luxury cruise line has announced a unique collection of 115 household brands that will have a presence on board, from luxury watchmakers Bremont to the beauty division of French fashion house, Chanel. A conceptual render from Sybille de Margerie showing part of Queen Anne’s ...

Wall Street has maintained its northbound journey in 2024 after an astonishing rally in 2023. The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, comprising cruise, entertainment and media owners, golf-related leisure and entertainment venue businesses, theme park makers, resort operators and event organizers, has seen good growth in the past year.The Zacks-defined Leisure and Recreation Services Industry is currently in the top 25% of the Zacks Industry Rank. In the past year, the industry has provided 7.7% retu ...

A true engineering marvel, Sun Princess officially started the inaugural cruise season on a 10-day Grand Mediterranean cruise roundtrip from Rome, taking eager guests to the marquee ports of Naples, Italy; Crete, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus); Athens, Greece; Sicily, Italy; Mallorca, Spain; and Barcelona. "This is an historic day as our new Sun Princess sets sail on her inaugural voyage, and our guests get to experience our sensational, next-level, Love Boat firsthand," said John Padgett, Princes ...

Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 added 0.2% on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, even as a report showing a decline in consumer confidence raised questions about the health of the economy.Shares of cruise liners soared after Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported its first profitable year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wireless tower operator SBA Communications issued weaker-than-expected guidance, citing slower activity by telecom companies, and its shares tumbled.U.S. equities indexes were mixed after the latest ...

Key TakeawaysCruise stocks rallied after a strong earnings report and forecast from Norwegian Cruise Line.Norwegian reported its first annual profit since 2019, sending shares up over 16% in intraday trading Tuesday, putting the stock on track for its best day in more than a year.Cruise operators were hit hard by the pandemic and resulting shutdowns.Carnival and Norwegian shares are about 50% off their prices at the beginning of March 2020, while Royal Caribbean shares have recovered from pandemic losses.Cr ...

The Shops of Princess Deliver Premium Retail Experience at Sea with Chanel, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Shaun Leane and More FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Princess, the spectacular first Sphere Class ship from Princess Cruises, is set to offer an elevated, world-class shopping experience as guests sail to the most exciting parts of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.Within the more than 5,800 square feet of retail space spanning two decks, guests can explore a wide selection of more tha ...

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Holland America Line has expanded its entertainment offering to launch the popular TV game show brand Deal or No Deal on nine of its cruise ships. Powered by TimePlay, a leader in interactive technology, this show format has a proven track record due to its highly adaptable design and strong brand identity and is now on over 85 ships worldwide. Holland America Line Adds "Deal or No Deal" Interactive Game Show to Its Cruise Entertainment Roster (CNW Group/TimePlay Inc. ...

Spellbound by Magic Castle - the Next "Extraordinary Experience" from PrincessThe cruise line has announced that Spellbound by Magic Castle will be the latest in Princess Cruises' new category of "Extraordinary Experiences," following the wildly successful 360: An Extraordinary Experience, the remarkable, multi-sensory culinary journey that debuted last year aboard Discovery Princess and Enchanted Princess. Spellbound by Magic Castle blends the captivating world of magic with the art of culinary and mixol ...

132-day Grand World Voyage on Volendam will call 47 ports in 39 countries SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. Details were announced today by President Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in between Okinawa and Tokyo. 132-day Grand Worl ...