Carnival plc (CUK) news reflects Carnival Corporation & plc's cruise operations and corporate-status announcements tied to its ADR and foreign-issuer securities. Company updates commonly cover the group's cruise-line portfolio, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises and Seabourn.
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.
Holland America Line (CCL) unveiled its 2027–2028 South America & Antarctica season featuring all itineraries of 14 days or longer, Nieuw Amsterdam's South America debut and extended voyages up to 41 days. The season begins Oct. 7, 2027, and emphasizes scenic cruising, overland adventures and destination‑inspired onboard experiences.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours, selling 3,410 24K Margaritas on Feb 17 aboard Regal Princess in Cozumel. Princess also reported selling 1,038,197 24K Margaritas from Jan 1, 2025 to Jan 7, 2026, marking the fleetwide Pantalones partnership milestone.
The 24K Margarita, made with Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, is now featured across the fleet and in premium packages.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) announced the exchange rate for its previously-declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026.
Dividends for Carnival plc ordinary shares elected to be paid in sterling will use the Bloomberg BFIX midday London rate on February 17, 2026 (US$1 = 73.72457 pence), producing 11.05869 pence per share for the £-payable dividend.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) is marking America's 250th anniversary with themed 2026 voyages to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada & New England and a limited-time Princess Signature Sale.
Highlights include the debut of Star Princess, an expanded Alaska season with 8 ships, 180 departures, 19 destinations, more than 20 cruisetour options, special commemorative retail items, and sale savings through March 17, 2026.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Alfredo's Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess received the Ospitalità Italiana Certification, the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. The certification highlights Neapolitan-style, hand-stretched pizzas baked in a stone Moretti Forni oven and a collaboration with chef Tony Gemignani.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) opened nearly three dozen 2027-2028 voyages across Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast, sailing October–April from five North American homeports. Itineraries include extended Honolulu stays, Panama Canal transits, Sea of Cortez exploration and the Great Bear Rainforest, plus limited-time booking bonuses and Mariner Society credits.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) celebrates 100 years of Caribbean cruising with a limited-time promotion Feb. 3–9, 2026 offering up to 50% off fares, $50 per guest onboard credit (equivalent to $100 for two) and Free Fares for Kids on select sailings through April 30, 2026.
Eligible departures include multiple 7–12 day Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and the company highlights its historical first calls and the opening of its private island, Half Moon Cay.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) unveiled its 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages season featuring 25–59 day culturally focused itineraries across Alaska, Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, South America and the Amazon. Highlights include a Caribbean‑based Legendary Voyage, the 28‑Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary sailing (Oct 30, 2027), and a 28‑Day Solar Eclipse voyage (departs July 10, 2027). Other notable trips: 47‑Day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage (roundtrip New York) and a refreshed 28‑Day Legendary Amazon Explorer (roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, departs Jan 6, 2028).
Cunard (NYSE:CCL) announced that Queen Mary 2 completed its first-ever transit through the Panama Canal's new locks on January 24–25, 2026 during the ship's 108-night World Voyage.
Guests experienced an overnight stay at Cocoli Mooring Station and passage under the Bridge of the Americas. The ship will call at Fuerte Amador and Manzanillo before arriving in Los Angeles on February 2, 2026, marking Queen Mary 2's return to Southern California after 17 years. Cunard also confirmed additional Panama Canal transits on Queen Elizabeth (Sept 24, 2026), Queen Anne (Jan 22, 2027) and Queen Victoria (Jan 10, 2027).
Princess Cruises (CCL) announced two specialty dining venues — Makoto Ocean and the award-winning Crown Grill — have debuted onboard Diamond Princess for the 2026 Japan season. Diamond Princess is a 115,875-ton ship with capacity for 2,670 guests. Both venues are priced at $55 per person and included for guests who book the Princess Premier package. Makoto Ocean features Edomae-style sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails and is located on Deck 7. Crown Grill, located on Deck 5 in the former Savoy Dining Room, offers premium aged beef, chops and seafood. Diamond Princess is sailing roundtrip from Singapore with Asia itineraries now; Princess also announced a record 2027 Japan season with Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess offering 78 departures across 50 itineraries from March–December 2027.