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Company updates also cover capital returns, operating performance announcements and governance changes. In 2026, Carnival completed the unification of its former dual listed company structure and redomiciled to Bermuda, with common shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under CCL.
Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation (CCL), has opened bookings for five newly added voyages aboard Oosterdam following its planned transformation.
The first sailing is a 10-day Adriatic Antiquities cruise departing Oct. 31, 2027, from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Trieste, Italy. Four further cruises depart in November and December, taking the ship through the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Oosterdam's modernization in Marseille, France, is scheduled to begin earlier than previously planned. The work will add accommodation categories and dining venues, alongside refreshed public spaces.
Princess Cruises (CCL) earned the top Mega Cruise Ship honor in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. The reader-voted recognition covers its Sphere Class ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess. Sun Princess took the category's top spot for the third consecutive year, following wins in 2024 and 2025. Star Princess received the honor in its first year of eligibility.
Carnival Corporation (CCL) subsidiary Holland America Line plans to expand its fleet to 12 ships with Arcadia's addition in 2029.
P&O Cruises will transfer the Vista Class vessel, adding capacity for over 2,000 guests to Holland America Line. Arcadia will join the Holland America Evolution fleet-upgrade program; its venues and features will be determined in the next several months. Oosterdam's upgrades are scheduled to debut in fall 2027, followed by Zuiderdam's in April 2028.
As Arcadia transfers, P&O Cruises will welcome the 3,000-passenger Queen Anne from sister cruise line Cunard. Queen Anne will undergo extensive design changes in 2029 to align with the P&O Cruises fleet.
Carnival (CCL) brand Holland America Line plans new Denali accommodations for its 80th Alaska cruise season in 2027. Six ships will sail from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier from April through September. Offerings include a new eight-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise and the returning 28-day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice voyage, departing June 6.
Denali Lodge renovations planned for completion in 2027 include two guest buildings replacing older structures, increasing capacity by 72 rooms, alongside redesigned Main Lodge spaces and a renovated coffee shop. During the 2026 season, Holland America contributed more than $320,000 to Alaska organizations and initiatives.
Holland America Line (CCL) opened bookings for its 2028 Canada & New England cruise season aboard Volendam and Zuiderdam.
The season runs from May through October 2028, with cruises lasting seven to 14 days and longer Collectors’ Voyages available. Departures include Montréal, Québec City, Boston, New York and Fort Lauderdale. The season will mark Zuiderdam’s regional debut following its Evolution refurbishment. Select itineraries include late-night calls in Charlottetown and Saint John, plus overnight stays in Québec City.
Seabourn (CCL) outlined its expert-led Antarctica expedition program aboard Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit for the 2026-2027 season.
The season includes 19 departures between November 2026 and March 2027, roundtrip from Ushuaia. Voyages range from 10 to 12 days, with select 20-day departures featuring South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Each voyage will have a 21-member expedition team covering fields including marine biology, conservation, geology and polar history. Specialists will provide onboard lectures and guided exploration. All Antarctica voyages include a pre-cruise charter hotel stay in Buenos Aires and round-trip charter flights to Ushuaia.
Carnival Corporation (CCL) team members joined partners and local volunteers for coastal cleanup events marking the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day. Shipboard and shoreside teams, cruise destinations and the company's maritime training center participated in cleanups worldwide. Costa Cruises employees and partner associations collected nearly 400 pounds of riverbank debris.
Holland America Line, part of Carnival (CCL), will host a professional pickleball invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay on March 13, 2027.
The Private Island Invitational, announced with the Professional Pickleball Association Tour and Major League Pickleball, will take place during Nieuw Statendam's seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise departing March 7, 2027. Four Countdown Cruises departing November 20 and December 12, 2026, and January 2 and January 23, 2027, will offer professional player appearances, onboard lessons and island clinics. Specific player details will be announced in the coming months.
Carnival Corporation (CCL) reported $1.9 billion in third-quarter 2026 net income and improved its full-year operating outlook. Adjusted net income was $2.0 billion, and diluted earnings per share were $1.40. Revenue reached a record. Constant-currency net yields rose 2.4% from a year earlier, while gross margin yields fell 1.3% amid higher fuel prices. Customer deposits reached a third-quarter record of $7.6 billion, up $0.5 billion from the prior-year record.
Carnival expects full-year constant-currency net yields to rise approximately 2.3% from 2025 and forecasts approximately $3,080 million in adjusted net income. Booked occupancy and pricing for 2027 are at record levels. The company completed approximately $1.2 billion in share repurchases year to date and redeemed $500 million of 7% notes during the quarter. S&P upgraded Carnival to investment grade, and the company has no secured debt remaining.
Princess Cruises (CCL) launched an app in ChatGPT that lets travelers plan cruises through a conversation. By tagging @princesscruises after installing the app, users can explore more than 330 destinations across 17 ships, compare itineraries and check current pricing and availability. The app connects ChatGPT with information and services on the Princess Cruises website while keeping travelers connected to its booking ecosystem.
The app is initially available through ChatGPT. Princess intends to expand to other compatible AI platforms, subject to platform availability and technical requirements.