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Dream Vacations, in partnership with Carnival Cruise Line, has launched its 14th annual "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General" contest for military veterans. The contest will award three veterans with free travel agency franchises, each valued at $12,300, including a complimentary Carnival cruise and waived $10,500 initial start-up fee.
Since 2012, Dream Vacations has awarded 64 franchises worth over $787,200 to veterans. The contest runs through September 1, 2025, and is open to retired or honorably discharged members of all six U.S. military branches. Veterans and Gold Star families can also purchase a franchise at a 30% discount with additional benefits including waived administrative fees valued at $1,800 and an enlistment package worth $5,000.
Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) has announced a special seven-day cruise to commemorate America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The "America's 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage" will depart from Boston on July 4, 2026, aboard the Zuiderdam vessel.
The historic journey includes an overnight stay in New York City coinciding with the "Sail 4th 250" tall ships event, visits to Norfolk, Virginia (with access to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown), and Saint John, New Brunswick. Passengers will witness Boston's Fourth of July fireworks during departure. The cruise, starting at $1,459 per person (double occupancy), offers unique shore excursions to significant historical sites including Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the pricing of €1.0 billion senior unsecured notes offering with a 4.125% interest rate, due 2031. The notes will be issued by Carnival plc and guaranteed by Carnival Corporation and certain subsidiaries.
The proceeds will be used to fully repay the 2027 Term Loan Facility and partially repay the 2028 Term Loan Facility. This follows a $450.0 million prepayment made on June 27, 2025, towards the 2027 Term Loan Facility. The notes offering is expected to close on July 7, 2025, with interest payments beginning July 15, 2026.
The notes are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. investors under Regulation S of the Securities Act. This strategic move aims to deleverage, reduce interest expense, simplify capital structure, and manage maturity profile.
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the launch of a private offering of €1.0 billion senior unsecured notes due 2031. The offering is intended to refinance existing debt, specifically to fully repay Carnival Corporation's first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2027 and partially repay the facility maturing in 2028.
The notes will feature investment grade-style covenants and will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. investors under Regulation S of the Securities Act. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving 16 Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence in the publication's 2025 Restaurant Awards. This recognition encompasses all ships in their fleet, with 15 main dining rooms and the Sanctuary Collection restaurant on Sun Princess being honored, surpassing all other cruise lines.
The cruise line's wine program features over 250 labels from renowned wine regions and includes biodynamic, organic, vegan, and sustainable wines. Princess also offers the exclusive Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection, featuring celebrity-crafted wines including selections from Taraji P. Henson, Jason Aldean, Romero Britto, and Kylie Minogue.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) reported exceptional Q2 2025 financial results, surpassing guidance and achieving its highest-ever second quarter operating performance. The company delivered record Q2 revenues of $6.3 billion and improved net income by nearly $475 million, with adjusted net income more than tripling compared to 2024.
Key highlights include reaching all-time high customer deposits of $8.5 billion, exceeding 2026 SEA Change financial targets 18 months early with adjusted ROIC over 12.5%, and achieving a 52% increase in adjusted EBITDA per ALBD. The company also expanded its revolver capacity to $4.5 billion, representing a 50% increase, and maintained strong booking positions for 2025-2026 at historical high prices.