Book by March 19 for deals on cruises departing from March 30 through May 2024  SEATTLE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers looking for a last-minute deal on a spring getaway can take advantage of Holland America Line's Spring Sale launching March 6, 2024. Featuring up to 50% off cruise fares and onboard credits of $50 per person, the offer is available on select departures from March 30 through May 2024. As a bonus, guests who book a suite can double their onboard credit for a total of $100 per person ...

The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry is hurt by high inflation and concerns regarding related to the global economy. However, consistent strategic partnerships and digital initiatives bode well. The robust demand for concerts, robust bookings for cruise operators and higher per capita spending at theme parks are supporting the industry. Firms like Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) , Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) are likely to progress in their ...

Cruises include new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut SEATTLE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises. The premium cruise line, known for longer and destination-focused voyages, will offer departures from five North American homeports, sailing on five ships. This season of six different Panama Canal cruises includes several firsts: Holland America Line has added the port of Acajut ...

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 ...