Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donation Program to the Dominican Republic

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Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) is expanding its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic via Amber Cove in Puerto Plata, its 19th port worldwide. About 200 surplus meal portions from Mardi Gras were donated to the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata, contributing to over 320,000 portions provided globally since 2017.

Amber Cove, a $85 million destination opened in 2015, has welcomed roughly 7 million visitors. In 2026, Carnival’s eight cruise lines are expected to bring more than 1.3 million guests to six Dominican ports, representing about 50% of the country’s cruise market share.

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What This Means

This announcement extends CCL’s food‑donation program to 19 ports and highlights Amber Cove’s $85 mi...

Analysis

This announcement extends CCL’s food‑donation program to 19 ports and highlights Amber Cove’s $85 million investment and 7 million visitors. It underscores community ties, with execution of broader ESG commitments remaining a key watchpoint.

Key Figures

Initial meal donation: 200 meal portions Ports in program: 19 ports Meals donated to date: 320,000 meal portions +5 more

8 metrics

Initial meal donation 200 meal portions First surplus meal donation from Mardi Gras to Puerto Plata

Ports in program 19 ports Surplus meal donation program reach as of expansion to Dominican Republic

Meals donated to date 320,000 meal portions Total surplus meals provided globally since 2017

Amber Cove investment $85 million Cost to develop Amber Cove destination opened in 2015

Amber Cove visitors 7 million visitors Total visitors welcomed since Amber Cove opened in 2015

Cruise lines in country 8 cruise lines Carnival Corporation brands operating in the Dominican Republic in 2026

Dominican ports served 6 ports Dominican Republic ports to be visited by Carnival brands in 2026

Guests to Dominican Republic 1.3 million guests Expected Carnival guest visits to Dominican ports in 2026, 50% share

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Jun 23	Q2 earnings results	Positive	-4.9%	Record Q2 revenues, net income, and guidance but shares fell post‑print.
Jun 18	Itinerary expansion	Positive	+3.2%	Rotterdam deployment to Mediterranean with expanded 2027–28 European sailings.
Jun 17	Brand partnership launch	Positive	-3.2%	Limited‑edition Bulleit Bourbon retail collaboration across 14 Carnival ships.
Jun 12	Promotional sweepstakes	Positive	+3.0%	Queen Mary 2 transatlantic sweepstakes tied to Sail4th 250 celebration.
Jun 11	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+8.2%	Announcement of upcoming Q2 results release and analyst conference call.

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Donations begin at Amber Cove in Puerto Plata, making the Dominican Republic the second Latin American country to join the initiative and bringing the program to 19 ports worldwide

Milestone builds on Carnival Corporation's long-standing commitment to the Dominican Republic through local partnerships and community engagement in Puerto Plata

MIAMI, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world's largest cruise company, today announced the expansion of its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, marking the second Latin American country to join the company's initiative to safely redirect prepared, unserved meals to local communities where its ships visit.

As part of Carnival Corporation's Less Left Over food waste reduction strategy, the donation of approximately 200 portions of prepared, unserved meals from Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras was provided to the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata, Carnival Corporation's local program partner, for distribution to area organizations assisting families and the elderly. Supported by government collaboration, coordination with local partners ashore and Carnival Cruise Line's culinary teams, the effort is designed to move meals from ship to shore safely and consistently. The program is expected to expand quickly to all Carnival Cruise Line ships calling on Amber Cove.

With the addition of the Dominican Republic, the program has expanded to 19 ports since launching in 2017, helping address food insecurity in port communities where the company's ships visit. As of year-end 2025, the program has provided more than 320,000 meal portions to global communities since its inception, with plans to continue expanding the model into new markets.

"Bringing our surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic is an important part of expanding this work across Latin America," said Vicky Rey, vice president of government relations for Latin America, Carnival Corporation. "This work depends on clear processes, strong coordination with government and local partners, and a shared commitment to supporting the local community. Amber Cove's long-standing presence in Puerto Plata gives us a strong foundation to build on. We are grateful to the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata for serving as our local program partner, to our business partner Fabio Valenzuela, advisor to Rannik Group, and to government authorities for helping make this possible."

"We value Carnival Corporation's continued investment in Puerto Plata and its work with the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata to help ensure these meals reach organizations serving people in need," said Claritza Rochtte Peralta de Senior, governor of Puerto Plata. "This donation reflects the value of bringing the right partners together to support communities across the province."

The announcement builds on Carnival Corporation's long-standing role in Puerto Plata through Amber Cove, which opened in 2015 as an $85 million cruise destination that helped return cruise tourism to the region after more than three decades. Since then, Amber Cove has welcomed approximately seven million visitors, helped position Puerto Plata as a leading Caribbean cruise destination and created opportunities for local tour operators, artisans, vendors, transportation providers and small businesses.

The meal donation milestone adds to Carnival Corporation's broader work with local partners in Puerto Plata, including Maimón Basura Cero, a collaboration with the District Municipality of Maimón and Fundación Héroes del Medio Ambiente that is nearing completion of its third and final phase. The initiative is designed to strengthen local waste management by reducing solid waste sent from Maimón to the Puerto Plata landfill, encouraging separation at the source and supporting recycling and circular economy opportunities within the community.

As the leading cruise operator in the Dominican Republic, Carnival Corporation's eight global cruise lines will visit six Dominican ports in 2026, bringing more than 1.3 million guests and representing 50% of the country's cruise market share.

About Carnival Corporation 
Carnival Corporation is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades under the ticker symbol CCL on the NYSE and is a member of the S&P 500.

For more information, please visit www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruises.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

To learn more about Carnival Corporation's purpose and our commitment to sustainability, go to Our Impact.

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FAQ

What is Carnival Corporation’s surplus meal donation program in the Dominican Republic for CCL shareholders?

Carnival Corporation redirects prepared, unserved meals from its ships to local communities in the Dominican Republic. According to Carnival Corporation, about 200 meal portions from Mardi Gras were donated via the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata as the initiative’s launch at Amber Cove.

How many ports are included in Carnival Corporation’s surplus meal donation program as of 2026 (CCL)?

Carnival Corporation reports its surplus meal donation program has expanded to 19 ports worldwide. According to Carnival Corporation, since launching in 2017 the initiative has provided more than 320,000 meal portions to communities in the ports its ships visit.

How many surplus meals has Carnival Corporation donated globally through this program (NYSE: CCL)?

By year-end 2025, Carnival Corporation reports donating over 320,000 meal portions through its surplus meal program. According to Carnival Corporation, these prepared, unserved meals are redirected from ships to local partners in port communities facing food insecurity.

What role does Amber Cove in Puerto Plata play in Carnival Corporation’s CCL community initiatives?

Amber Cove is a key hub for Carnival Corporation’s community and donation efforts in Puerto Plata. According to Carnival Corporation, the $85 million destination opened in 2015, has welcomed about seven million visitors, and supports local businesses and meal donation logistics.

How significant is Carnival Corporation’s cruise presence in the Dominican Republic for 2026 (CCL)?

Carnival Corporation expects strong cruise activity in the Dominican Republic in 2026. According to Carnival Corporation, its eight cruise lines will visit six Dominican ports, bringing more than 1.3 million guests and representing about 50% of the country’s cruise market share.

How does Carnival Corporation’s Maimón Basura Cero project relate to its sustainability work in Puerto Plata (CCL)?

Maimón Basura Cero is a waste-management collaboration involving Carnival Corporation and local partners in Puerto Plata. According to Carnival Corporation, the project is in its third and final phase, aiming to reduce solid waste sent to the Puerto Plata landfill and boost recycling.

Will Carnival Cruise Line expand surplus meal donations from Amber Cove to more ships (NYSE: CCL)?

Carnival Corporation plans to extend surplus meal donations to more Carnival Cruise Line ships calling at Amber Cove. According to Carnival Corporation, the program is expected to scale quickly, supported by government collaboration and coordination with local partners and shipboard culinary teams.