Carnival vs. Norwegian Cruise: Which Stock Is Poised to Outperform?

Key Takeaways Carnival delivered record 2025 revenues, EBITDA and net income on stronger pricing and onboard spending.CCL entered 2026 with about two-thirds of capacity booked at record prices across North America and Europe.NCLH posted record bookings and 106% occupancy, but growth leans on volume with leverage still higher.Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) stand as two of the most closely watched names in the global cruise industry, each offering investors a d ...