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“Looking forward, the momentum continues as we actively manage the demand curve,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation. Weinstein was speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call, which took place on Monday morning. He said the company had already sold nearly half of its 2025 cruises. “At this point in time, 2025 is... Source link

“We have just three (new) ships spread over the next four years,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. “That’s one ship delivery in 2025, none in 2026, and one ship in each of 2027 and 2028. This limited orderbook should also position us well to continue... Source link

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