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Carnival Corporation announced financial results for the third quarter 2024 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for fourth quarter 2024.Third quarter net income was $1.7 billion, an increase of over 60 percent compared to 2023 and adjusted net income1 outperformed June guidance by $170 million.Third quarter revenues hit an all-time high of $7.9 billion, up $1.0 billion compared to the prior year.Record operating income of $2.2 billion exceeded 2023 levels by $554 million.As a result of strong demand and cost saving opportunities, raised its full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA1 guidance to approximately $6.0 billion, up over 40 percent compared to 2023 and better than[...]

Juneau’s residents are currently voting on a proposal that aims to ban large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.According to KTOO, the by-mail election started on Sept. 12, with citizens able to make their choice until Tuesday, Oct. 1.Originally announced in July, the “Ship-Free Saturday” initiative aims to prevent any vessel with 250 passengers or more from visiting Juneau on that specific day of the week.The proposal would also ban vessels from docking on July 4, when the city organizes an annual downtown parade in homage to Independence Day.Supporters, including Karla Hart, an activist against[...]

The Disney Dream is currently in drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, to undergo a series of significant upgrades.After completing its summer program in Europe, the Disney Cruise Line vessel arrived at the facility on September 16, 2024.In addition to routine maintenance, technical work and class items, the Disney Dream will see refurbishment of its public areas during the month-long dry dock.As part of the project, the 2011-built ship is getting a new funnel suite, as well as revamped youth spaces, a refreshed spa, and additional dining options.Named the Dream Tower Suite, the duplex funnel suite[...]

Princess Cruises has introduced a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise aboard the new Sun Princess, scheduled for August 2026, according to a press release. The cruise line has adjusted the Sun Princess itinerary departing from Barcelona on August 8, 2026, to position the ship off the southern coast of Spain on August 12, allowing guests... Source link

The construction of Royal Caribbean International’s new Star of the Seas is making progress at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.Part of the company’s Icon Class, the 250,800-ton ship is scheduled to enter service in the Caribbean in mid-2025.According to a recent update shared by Meyer Turku, a significant milestone was reached with the lifting of the ship’s AquaDome.The feature, added to the top deck of the ship, is the single largest glass and steel structure lifted onto a ship in one piece, the shipyard said.The lifting process took several hours to complete, Meyer Turku added, and required[...]

The Carnival Panorama recently entered drydock in Singapore, having crossed the Pacific earlier this month.As part of its regular maintenance schedule, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is undergoing class work and inspections, in addition to technical overhauls and overall upkeep.During the drydock, the 2019-built ship is also expected to receive the company’s new livery, which includes a blue hull highlighted by accents of white and red.With the Carnival Splendor receiving the colors earlier this year, the Panorama will be the last ship to receive the new design, which was first introduced by the Mardi Gras in 2020.The ship[...]