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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.
Princess Cruises has partnered with the Academy of Country Music to launch the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series aboard Regal Princess. The series will feature performances from emerging country music artists during Caribbean voyages from Galveston between February 9 and March 17, 2025.
Six rising country music acts, including ACM Award nominee Kameron Marlowe, ACM New Vocal Duo winners Tigirlily Gold, and America's Got Talent finalists Chapel Hart, will each perform two 45-minute concerts and host meet-and-greet sessions. The 3,560-guest Regal Princess offers premium amenities through Princess MedallionClass experience, including world-class dining, entertainment, and spa services.
Cunard launches two Wave season campaigns for 2025-2027 sailings: 'Treat yourself, on us' and 'Enjoy it all'. The 'Treat yourself, on us' promotion, available through March 26, 2025, offers up to $800 USD onboard credit per stateroom and includes Drinks Package and Hotel & Dining Service Charges for Princess and Queens Grill Suites.
The 'Enjoy it all' package, priced at $60 per person daily, provides unlimited Wi-Fi, Drinks Package, and Alternative Dining or Champagne Afternoon Tea for select stateroom categories on Alaska, Caribbean, and Panama Canal voyages on Queen Elizabeth.
Featured itineraries include Alaska summer cruises with scenic glacier viewing, iconic Transatlantic crossings on Queen Mary 2, and Caribbean winter sailings from Miami. The offers apply to voyages across Cunard's fleet, including Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and the new Queen Anne.
Cunard has announced its Alaska 2026 program, featuring Queen Elizabeth sailing 15 roundtrip voyages from Seattle between May and September 2026. The voyages range from 7 to 12 nights, with extended options up to 42 nights combining Alaska, Caribbean, and Panama Canal destinations.
The program includes 8 Panama Canal voyages and visits to 31 unique destinations across 16 countries. Guests can book from January 8, 2025, with up to $800 onboard credit per stateroom for bookings made through March 26, 2025. The Alaska itinerary includes stops at Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, and visits to UNESCO World Heritage Site Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier.
Prices for a 10-night Seattle roundtrip to Alaska in July 2026 start from $2,069 per person for a Britannia Balcony stateroom.
Princess Cruises has announced the addition of MEILI Vodka to its 'Love Line Premium Liquors' collection. The vodka, created by actor Jason Momoa and creative director Blaine Halvorson, is crafted using natural spring water from Montana and sustainable practices. The spirit will be available fleet-wide across all 16 Princess Cruises ships in the coming months.
MEILI Vodka joins other celebrity-created beverages in the collection, including Pantalones Organic Tequila by Camila and Matthew McConaughey, Betty Booze and Betty Buzz by Blake Lively, and several others. The vodka will be included in the Princess Plus and Princess Premier beverage packages, enhancing the cruise line's premium beverage offerings.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruises. The season features nearly two dozen cruises, including four Legendary Voyages ranging from 13 to 35 days. Two ships, Westerdam and Noordam, will explore the region from September 2026 to April 2027.
The highlight includes a 35-Day Legendary Australia Circumnavigation starting November 15, 2026, featuring calls around Australia's coast and Papua New Guinea, with overnight stays in Perth and Hobart. The Asia season aboard Westerdam includes a 28-Day Legendary Coral Triangle & Great Barrier Reef cruise departing January 3, 2027, from Singapore.
The itineraries include access to over 50 UNESCO sites, 8 metropolitan departure ports, multiple overnight stays, and late-night port calls. Guests booking with the Have It All premium package receive additional perks including free prepaid crew appreciation and upgrades to Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Holland America Line announced a $70 million investment to expand and enhance its Denali property experience and Alaska Cruisetours. The multi-year project, starting in 2025, includes significant improvements to the Holland America Denali Lodge and its facilities.
The expansion plan includes: enhanced riverside trails and viewpoints in 2025; 48 remodeled rooms and new dining facilities in 2026; and a new 120-room building plus main lodge renovation with new restaurant concept in 2027. The company is offering 17+ itineraries combining cruises with overland journeys through Denali National Park and Canada's Yukon Territory.
The cruise line emphasizes its leadership in Alaska wildlife experiences, featuring onboard wildlife experts, comprehensive spotting guides, and access to nearly 180 animal sanctuaries and sightseeing opportunities. Holland America Line maintains its position as the cruise line with the longest history in Alaska, backed by multiple industry awards.
Princess Cruises announced the March launch of its Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection, becoming the first major cruise line to introduce a standalone non-alcoholic bar menu. The collection will feature 10-20 craft cocktails developed in collaboration with mixologists from Sips Barcelona and cocktail artist Rob Floyd.
The menu includes premium non-alcoholic options such as craft beers, wines, and signature cocktails featuring brands like Betty Buzz, Kylie Minogue's non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, and Lyre's spirits alternatives. Signature offerings include Blake's Breeze and the No-Jito Royale. All drinks in the collection will be included in the Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.
The initiative aims to provide sophisticated alternatives for guests seeking mindful indulgence at sea, with the collection set to roll out fleetwide by the end of March.
Princess Cruises has announced a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage departing from Los Angeles on December 6, 2025. The celebratory cruise aboard Royal Princess will recreate the company's first-ever sailing route from December 3, 1965.
The legendary Motown group The Temptations will join the voyage for a special performance, marking both Princess Cruises' 60th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of their hit song 'My Girl'. The cruise will be hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan, known for her role in 'The Love Boat'.
The anniversary voyage includes two overnight stays in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, plus visits to Loreto, Manzanilla, and Mazatlán. Princess Cruises currently operates 16 ships globally and will debut the new Star Princess in October 2025.
Cunard announces exclusive jazz performances aboard Queen Victoria in 2025, featuring renowned artists Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum. Holland will perform during an eight-night Spain and Italy voyage (May 4-12), priced from $1,040 per person. Cullum will join a 13-night Atlantic Islands voyage (April 21), starting from $2,010 per person.
Both artists will perform in the ship's Royal Court Theatre, with Holland showcasing iconic hits from his career and Cullum featuring songs from his breakthrough album Twentysomething. The voyages include stops at various Mediterranean and Atlantic destinations, offering both musical entertainment and cultural experiences.
Carnival reported record financial results for 2024 and provided a strong outlook for 2025. The company achieved all-time high revenues of $25 billion, up 15% from the previous year, with full year net income of $1.9 billion. Fourth quarter results showed record revenues of $5.9 billion, 10% higher than prior year.
The company reported record adjusted EBITDA of $6.1 billion, 40% higher than 2023, and achieved an adjusted return on invested capital of 11%. Looking ahead to 2025, Carnival expects approximately 4.2% higher net yields and projects adjusted net income of about $2.3 billion, representing 20% earnings growth. The company's cumulative advanced bookings for 2025 are at an all-time high for both price and occupancy.