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Recurring releases highlight ship deployments, destination programs, onboard upgrades, voyage itineraries, fleet investments, maritime training initiatives and brand-level developments across Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and global cruise routes. Corporate updates also cover listing, governance and structural matters associated with Carnival plc securities.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) will stage a free, Alaska-themed drone show in downtown Seattle on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. as a public kickoff for the arrival of its newest ship, Star Princess, which begins Alaska sailings from Seattle on May 3, 2026.
The release notes Star Princess will start a season of 20 roundtrip sailings through September 13, 2026, carry about 90,000 guests, and join seven other ships in Princess' largest Alaska season (180 departures, 19 destinations).
Seabourn (NYSE:CCL) opened sales for its 2028–2029 expedition season, offering 49 departures from eight to 96 days across more than 180 destinations in 29 countries. Highlights include an expanded Arctic program and a second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole departing August 17, 2028.
The Pole to Pole voyage is a 96-day option (also an 82-day joiner) sailing ~20,500 nautical miles across 147 degrees of latitude, visiting 14 countries and featuring 62 expedition/port days, Antarctic, South Georgia, Falklands and enhanced Arctic and Chilean Fjords itineraries.
Cunard (NYSE:CCL) will gather its four Queens—Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne—in Liverpool on May 16, 2028, marking the first full‑fleet assembly and Queen Mary 2's first transatlantic arrival from New York to Liverpool.
The event aligns with Liverpool's 20th anniversary as European Capital of Culture and includes special Four Queens Celebration voyages across the Cunard fleet; further itinerary and booking details will be released soon.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) brands Princess Cruises and Holland America Line committed a combined $175,000 in 2026 to help rebuild the historic Joseph T. Craig American Legion Post 3 in Ketchikan, Alaska, which was destroyed by arson in September 2023.
Princess will contribute $100,000 via the Princess Foundation and Holland America $75,000, with both pledging ongoing support and further details expected in 2027. The release also previews expanded 2026 Alaska sailing programs for both brands.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) marked a milestone on April 20, 2026, when the newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first transit of the Panama Canal during her inaugural season.
The 177,800-ton Sphere Class ship carries 4,300 guests; the 2026-2027 Panama season will include six Princess ships, 31 departures on nine itineraries, 13 historic-lock transits and 26 new-lock transits from Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Vancouver.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) CSMART completed bridge simulator tests evaluating the IHO S-100 navigation framework in confined waters on April 20, 2026.
The trials involved ports, hydrographic offices, pilots and technology providers from the UK, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand to assess layered real-time data in ECDIS and pilot units.
Princess Cruises (CCL) launches POURS, a refreshed signature beverage collection debuting fleetwide this summer to replace the Love Line Collection. The program unites founder-led premium spirits, wines, beers and a wellness-forward Zero-Proof & Nonalcoholic lineup featuring adaptogen ingredients and celebrity partner brands.
POURS includes partnerships with Pantalones Organic Tequila, Slainte Irish Whiskey, Meili Vodka, Archer Roose, Hampton Water Rosé, Melorosa Wines and Kylie Minogue’s Sparkling Rosé; it will be included in Princess' Premier and Plus packages across onboard venues.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) signed agreements with Fincantieri for three Voyager class ships to be delivered in late 2035, 2038 and 2039. Each ship will be 183,000 gross tons, accommodate about 4,700 guests, and use dual-fuel LNG propulsion to reduce GHG emissions.
The order expands Carnival Corporation's LNG fleet (the company's 19th–21st LNG vessels), will be built at Fincantieri Monfalcone, and is subject to financing and customary terms.
Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) announced Holland America Evolution, a multiyear program investing over $500 million to renovate six ships, bringing Pinnacle Class favorites and new stateroom categories across the fleet.
Oosterdam leads the program, debuting the first chapter in fall 2027 with 76 new staterooms, including 30 Solo Verandahs, 24 Vista Suites, two 900 sq ft Bridgeview Suites and a 1,550 sq ft Pinnacle Suite.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) unveiled its largest-ever Asia deployment, combining 2027–28 Southeast Asia and 2028 Japan programs. The season includes 96 departures across 61 itineraries, visiting 55 destinations in nine countries, with two ships homeporting in Tokyo and festival-timed late-night stays.
Highlights: 85 Japan departures across 52 itineraries, 29-day Grand Circle Japan voyages, up to $800 instant savings plus upgrades and member bonuses; voyages on Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess are on sale now.