- Business
- Carnival Corporation & plc operates as the world's largest cruise company, offering leisure travel services through a portfolio of nine cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Seabourn; the company maintains a global fleet of more than 90 ships that visit over 800 ports and destinations worldwide, serving approximately 13.5 million guests annually with experiences ranging from contemporary fun vacations and premium itineraries to ultra-luxury all-suite accommodations, innovative dining, entertainment and sustainable cruising options. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Doral, Florida, with Carnival plc based in Southampton, England, the Anglo-American dual-listed entity (NYSE: CCL; LSE: CUK) targets diverse markets across North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and other regions, including exclusive private destinations like Celebration Key in the Bahamas and Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, as well as Alaska land-and-sea tours via Holland America Princess Alaska Tours. Recent developments include a May 2025 announcement to relocate its North American headquarters to a new Miami-Dade County campus opening in 2028; a June 2023 corporate restructuring into six autonomous units for enhanced brand control; the 2025 absorption of P&O Cruises Australia into Carnival Cruise Line; a September 2024 10-year berthing agreement with the Port of Seattle; strong 2025 financial performance with record Q3 net income of $1.9 billion and Q2 improvements exceeding guidance; and an active newbuild program featuring LNG-powered Excel-class ships Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, plus three Project Ace vessels and two AIDA ships through 2033.