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The CUK news page on Stock Titan aggregates coverage related to Carnival plc and the wider Carnival Corporation & plc group, giving investors and observers a single place to review recent developments across its cruise brands. Because CUK represents ordinary shares of Carnival plc within the dual‑listed structure, news about the parent group’s brands, financing actions and strategic plans can all be relevant to holders of this symbol.
Recent releases from the group’s brands highlight how news can range from product and itinerary announcements to broader corporate updates. Holland America Line has announced new shore excursion collections such as "Meet the Maker" and "Community Connections," a major Wave Season "Start Your Journey" promotion, and collaborations with partners like The HISTORY Channel, National Geographic and Pendleton Woolen Mills. Princess Cruises has publicized expanded Northern Europe programs, Alaska deployments, ship refurbishments and marketing initiatives such as Rose Parade floats featuring its ships.
At the corporate level, Carnival Corporation & plc has issued news on record financial results, leverage metrics, dividend reinstatement and proposals to simplify its dual‑listed structure. These items appear in Form 8‑K summaries and associated press releases and can influence how investors view the risk and return profile associated with CUK.
On this page, readers can follow themes such as itinerary expansion, brand‑specific promotions, partnerships, ship enhancements, long‑duration world cruises and capital structure updates. By reviewing the CUK news feed, users can see how operational announcements from Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and other brands intersect with group‑level financial and strategic disclosures tied to Carnival plc’s listed securities.
Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) launched two new shore excursion collections — "Meet the Maker" and "Community Connections" — offering more than 150 cultural tours worldwide that immerse guests in local food, crafts and community experiences. Tours support local businesses and sustainability goals. Select itineraries feature a limited-time Have It All offer with a $25 deposit and a free balcony upgrade. Example cruises listed include departures May 3, 2026 (Rotterdam) and Oct. 11, 2026 (Noordam), with published starting rates per person per day.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) reported a strong surge in 2026 Europe bookings on Jan. 8, 2026, with overall bookings up more than one-third year‑over‑year and Northern Europe bookings nearly +50% YoY. The 2026 season emphasizes longer port calls, 175+ UNESCO sites across 35 countries, regionally inspired dining, and easy departures from Rotterdam and Dover. The line will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 26™ matches fleetwide from June 11–July 19, 2026. Limited-time Have It All offers include a $25 deposit and free balcony upgrade on select Europe itineraries, with sample sailings listed (May–Oct 2026) and per‑person per‑day starting rates shown.
Princess Cruises (CCL) unveiled an expanded Northern Europe 2027 program on Jan 6, 2026 with 48 voyages to 54 destinations across 18 countries. On sale Jan 13, 2026, highlights include the 64-day Ultimate European Journey, a 49-day Northern Europe Explorer, and combinable itineraries aboard Regal Princess and three other ships.
The season runs April–August 2027 with 5 homeports (Southampton, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Fort Lauderdale), UNESCO and capital visits, and fares starting from $1,249 to $3,949. A "Come Aboard Sale" runs through Feb 16, 2026 offering up to 40% off, up to $500 instant savings, 50% off deposits, and free third/fourth guests on select sailings.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) partners with Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited-edition, numbered Alaska-themed throw blanket celebrating Alaska Statehood Day and America's 250th. Designed exclusively for Holland America, the heirloom-quality blanket features Alaskan landscapes, wildlife, Northern Lights colors and Holland America orange. The throw will be sold onboard Holland America ships sailing in Alaska in 2026 as a keepsake for guests.
The collaboration is part of broader America's 250th programming that includes co-branded offerings and a special "America's 250th Celebration: Stars and Stripes" cruise departing Boston on July 4, 2026, plus a 2027 Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) celebrated New Year's Day at the 137th Rose Parade with a 55-foot, Alaska-themed float titled "Together in the Magic of Alaska." The float, built by Artistic Entertainment Services, used more than 300,000 flowers and natural materials and depicted the new Star Princess sailing through Alaskan scenery. Princess highlighted Star Princess features including The Dome and a sphere-shaped Piazza and noted the ship's inaugural Alaska season: weekly 7-day Inside Passage cruises from Seattle, May 3–Sept 19, 2026.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) christened its Tournament of Roses float, Star Princess, on Dec. 23, 2025 in Pasadena with Celebration Ambassador Jill Whelan performing a ceremonial bottle break using Pantalones Organic Tequila.
The float, built by Artistic Entertainment Services, depicts the ship's Sphere Class features including The Dome and sphere-shaped Piazza, celebrates the 2026 inaugural Alaska season, and will travel Colorado Boulevard during the New Year's Day Rose Parade.
The float is approximately 55 feet long and 21 feet high, will use more than 300,000 flowers, and the Rose Parade routinely draws about 800,000 on-site spectators and > 28 million U.S. TV viewers.
Crown Princess (CCL) completed a drydock in Singapore and has returned to service with several guest-focused enhancements ahead of its Australia season and a 114-day World Cruise.
Key updates include the addition of O'Malley’s Irish Pub (134 seats), a redesigned Gatsby's Casino with upgraded gaming equipment and a new casino bar, and a new EFFY Lounge featuring jewelry pieces. Crown Princess carries 3,080 guests and weighs 113,561 tons. The ship arrives in Sydney on January 4, 2026 and begins a roundtrip World Cruise from Sydney on May 10, 2026.
Holland America Line (CCL) launched its "Start Your Journey" Wave promotion on Dec. 19, 2025, covering more than 500 cruises for summer 2026 through spring 2027.
Key customer offers include up to 30% off cruise fares (fares from $162 per person, per day), free balcony upgrades, 50% reduced deposits for first and second guests, free fares for kids as third/fourth guests, and tiered onboard credits ($100–$250 per person) for bookings by Jan. 31. An Alaska bonus offers up to $200 shore excursion credit with promo code #1ALASKA26.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) reported record 2025 results and a constructive 2026 outlook. Full year adjusted net income $3.1B, net income $2.8B, record revenues of $26.6B, and record adjusted EBITDA of $7.2B. Operating income reached $4.5B and adjusted ROIC exceeded 13%. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved to 3.4x and was recognized as investment grade by Fitch. Boards approved reinstating a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share (record Feb 13, 2026; pay Feb 27, 2026). The company completed a $19B refinancing program, reduced debt by over $10B since peak, and proposed unifying the dual-listed structure into a single NYSE-listed Carnival Corporation with legal incorporation in Bermuda.
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