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Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) generates a steady stream of news through announcements from its portfolio of cruise brands, including Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn. Recent releases highlight new itineraries, shore excursions, brand collaborations, ship enhancements and corporate financial updates, offering investors and cruise watchers insight into both operational trends and strategic priorities.
Brand-level news from Holland America Line has focused on destination immersion and product development. Examples include the introduction of more than 150 new cultural tours under the “Meet the Maker” and “Community Connections” shore excursion collections, as well as promotions such as the “Start Your Journey” Wave offer, which covers hundreds of cruises to regions like Alaska and Europe. Holland America also issues updates on booking trends, such as a reported rise in Europe bookings for its 2026 season.
Princess Cruises frequently announces deployment plans, marketing initiatives and ship updates. Recent news includes an expanded Northern Europe program for 2027 with 48 voyages, participation in the Rose Parade with an Alaska-themed float tied to the Star Princess Alaska season, and post-drydock enhancements to Crown Princess, such as the addition of O’Malley’s Irish Pub and a redesigned casino. These releases illustrate how Carnival Corporation brands communicate itinerary breadth and onboard product changes.
Seabourn contributes news about ultra-luxury and expedition offerings, such as the 2028 “Cape to Cape” 120-day world cruise on Seabourn Quest, which combines a world cruise format with expedition-style experiences in regions including Antarctica and the Chilean fjords. At the corporate level, Carnival Corporation & plc issues earnings-related news, refinancing updates and structural proposals, such as its December 19, 2025 announcement of record full-year financial results, investment grade leverage metrics and a proposed unification of its dual-listed structure. Together, these items form a news flow that covers operations, guest offerings and capital markets activity.
Users following CCL news can expect ongoing coverage of itinerary announcements, promotional campaigns, ship refurbishments, partnerships, awards and financial disclosures from the parent company and its brands.
Seabourn (NYSE: CCL) secured rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26™ live across its ocean fleet via Sport 24 Special Event Channels. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, guests on Seabourn's three ocean ships can watch all 104 matches while sailing routes tied to the United States, Canada and Mexico hosts.
Selected voyages during the tournament include: Seabourn Quest (7-Day Turkey & Greek Isle Gems, June 28–July 4), Seabourn Ovation (14-Day British Isles, June 27–July 11; 21-Day Icelandic & Norwegian Fjords, June 6–27), and Seabourn Encore (14-Day Alaska Glaciers, June 26–July 10). Booking channels include direct call, website, or travel advisors.
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) scheduled a conference call with analysts for Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. GMT to discuss the company's fourth‑quarter financial results, which the company expects to release the morning of December 19. A simulcast of the call will be available via the company websites at www.carnivalcorp.com and www.carnivalplc.com.
The company operates multiple cruise brands including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.
Holland America Line (CCL) unveiled its 2027 Alaska Cruisetour season for the cruise line's 80th year exploring Alaska, featuring an expanded Denali Lodge, an inclusive land dining package and 19 itineraries ranging 9–17 days.
The Denali Lodge is undergoing a $70 million transformation to finish before 2027, adding guestrooms, a contemporary restaurant, upgraded coffee service and refreshed public spaces. For a limited time, guests who book with the Have It All Early Booking Bonus receive a free land dining package valued up to $829. Mariner loyalty members can get up to $400 onboard credit when cruises open for sale.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) launched its 2026 Wave Season "Come Aboard Sale" running Dec 9, 2025–Feb 16, 2026. Offers include up to 40% off cruise fares, up to $500 instant savings (per double-occupancy stateroom on 17+ day voyages), 50% off deposits, and free third and fourth guests on select sailings.
The sale covers 345 destinations across seven continents on a 17-ship fleet, with sample fares and sail dates for Europe, Caribbean, Alaska and more. Eligible residents include all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and D.C.
Cunard (CCL) launched a Wave Season promotion running now through Feb 25, 2026, offering up to $600 onboard credit per stateroom on select 2026–2027 sailings aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne.
Grill Suite bookings also include a drinks package and covered hotel and dining service charges. Eligible itineraries run April 2026–December 2027 and include Alaska, Caribbean, Europe, South America and Transatlantic crossings, with highlighted sailings and starting prices listed for July–November 2026/2025 departures.
Seabourn (CCL) launched its annual Explore More Event on December 4, 2025, offering savings on most 2026–2028 ocean voyages and expeditions through February 17, 2026.
Key benefits include up to 15% off select voyages, a 15% reduced deposit, and up to $1,000 shipboard credit per suite. Eligible sailings cover Alaska, Antarctica, Japan, the Mediterranean and more, with highlighted departures such as June 19, 2026 (Alaska), March 16/Oct 22, 2026 (Japan), Nov 18, 2026 (Antarctica), and Aug 16, 2026 (Mediterranean). Shipboard credit can be used for excursions, spa, wine packages, Stream Wi-Fi, and private Retreat cabanas.
Holland America Line (CCL) set a new U.S. Black Friday weekend bookings record on Dec. 4, 2025, reporting 19% more bookings than its prior Black Friday–Cyber Monday high in 2023.
Bookings were strongest for Alaska summer 2026 cruises and Alaska Cruisetours, with additional bookings for near‑term Caribbean sailings and South America cruises as far out as 2028. The promotion ran through Dec. 4 offering up to 30% off fares with a $25 deposit. The record followed Holland America’s float appearance in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, which highlighted its Alaska product.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) was named Best Service (Ocean Category) by Cruise Critic for a record fourth consecutive year on Dec 3, 2025. Cruise Critic's editors and traveler reviews highlighted the line's long‑tenured crew, personalized hospitality, and attention to detail across its fleet.
Holland America Line also won 2025 Best Itineraries (Ocean Category), with editors praising diverse Europe homeports, themed sailings, exclusive Alaska Glacier Bay access, cruisetours into the Yukon, and unusual Aleutian routes. The announcement emphasizes traveler recognition rather than financial metrics.
Princess Cruises (CCL) announced that Discovery Princess was named "Coolest Way To See Alaska" in the Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards on December 1, 2025. The award reflects expert reviews, consumer feedback, and real-world testing that highlighted Discovery Princess for innovation, luxury, family programming, and Alaska-themed experiences.
Princess also outlined its largest Alaska season ever for 2026: eight ships, 180 departures, 19 destinations, the debut of Star Princess on weekly Inside Passage sailings from Seattle, and Voyage of the Glacier itineraries between Vancouver and Anchorage (Whittier).
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Sky Princess, the cruise line's first Royal‑Class ship to homeport in Port Canaveral, arrived on Nov. 30, 2025 and will begin Caribbean sailings from Central Florida through March 2026. The ship will offer six‑ and eight‑day roundtrip Caribbean itineraries, with combined 14‑day options, and is scheduled to return for a November 2026–March 2027 season. Sky Princess accommodates 3,660 guests and displaces 141,000 tons, highlighting Royal‑class features such as award‑winning dining, entertainment, and upscale accommodations. All cruises are on sale and Port Canaveral highlighted improved accessibility via driving, flights, and a Rail & Sail program with Brightline.
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