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Carnival Corporation Ltd. reports news about a global cruise operator with a portfolio that includes AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Seabourn. Coverage commonly includes brand itinerary releases, ship and fleet investments, destination programs in regions such as Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean, and workforce or maritime-training initiatives tied to cruise operations.
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.
Seabourn announces that its ultra-luxury ship, Seabourn Encore, will resume service earlier than planned on February 19, 2022. The ship will offer 10- to 11-day itineraries to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean, departing from Lisbon. Booking for these new voyages opens on October 5, 2021. Guests can take part in special entertainment featuring Sir Tim Rice and enjoy various shore excursions. Seabourn aims to deliver unique cultural experiences while maintaining its ultra-luxury service.
Carnival UK has appointed Sture Myrmell as its new president effective October 18, transitioning from his role as president of P&O Cruises Australia. Myrmell, based in Southampton, England, will also serve as interim president of Cunard until a new appointment is made. With over 20 years at Carnival Corporation, Myrmell is expected to enhance operational performance and oversee Cunard's fleet, including the Queen Mary 2. Myrmell succeeds Simon Palethorpe, who departs after six years. Read more.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced leadership changes, appointing Sture Myrmell as president of Carnival UK, effective October 18, 2021. Myrmell, with over 20 years at Carnival, will oversee the Cunard and P&O Cruises UK brands and temporarily lead Cunard during recruitment for a new president. Marguerite Fitzgerald, previously with the Boston Consulting Group, will succeed Myrmell as president of P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia starting January 10, 2022. These appointments aim to strengthen operations in key markets.
Princess Cruises announced the departure of the Grand Princess from the Port of Los Angeles, marking the cruise line's first vacation voyage since the operational pause began in March 2020. The President of Princess Cruises, Jan Swartz, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the port, emphasizing the return to service in their hometown. The Grand Princess is set to embark on a 5-Day Cabo San Lucas Getaway, part of 11 sailings planned for 2021. Each cruise ship visit generates over $1 million in local economic activity, highlighting the importance of this resumption.
Carnival Corporation & plc reported a net loss of $2.8 billion for Q3 2021, with an adjusted net loss of $2.0 billion. The company ended the quarter with $7.8 billion in liquidity and indicated that its voyages were cash flow positive. As of August 31, 2021, eight of its nine brands resumed operations. While booking volumes were higher than Q1 2021, they fell short of Q2 2021 due to the COVID-19 Delta variant. Customer deposits rose by $630 million, and the company is focused on debt management and sustainability efforts aimed at reducing future interest expenses and enhancing its environmental footprint.
Carnival Corporation (CCL, CUK) aims to resume over 50% of its fleet capacity by the end of October, a key milestone toward achieving nearly 65% capacity by year-end. Eight of its nine cruise brands have restarted operations with 42 ships globally. Enhanced health protocols ensure safety while maintaining high guest satisfaction. North American brands plan to have 13 to 17 ships operating by year-end, while European brands will operate a total of 23 ships. The company emphasizes adherence to health regulations and aims to generate positive economic activity.
Carnival Cruise Line has resumed guest operations for Carnival Dream and Carnival Glory as of September 19, bringing the total to 11 ships operational, representing half of its U.S. fleet. This marks a significant milestone since the restart began on July 3. The line is operating from seven U.S. homeports, enhancing economic activity in key destinations. Notably, Carnival Glory is the first to sail from New Orleans, while Carnival Dream departs from Galveston. Additional ships are set to resume service through fall and early 2022.
Carnival Glory has set sail from New Orleans for a seven-day cruise, marking the first cruise from the city since March 2020. This voyage, featuring stops in Bimini, Freeport, and Nassau, celebrates Carnival's long-standing connection to New Orleans, where it has been operating for over 25 years. Carnival aims to carry 400,000 passengers annually from this port. Carnival Valor is expected to join Carnival Glory on Nov. 1, resuming short cruises to Mexico. The cruise line emphasizes its commitment to safety protocols exceeding CDC recommendations.
Carnival Corporation & plc has announced a conference call for analysts on September 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. (EDT), to discuss a business update. The call will also be available via their official websites.
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