Carnival Corporation & plc
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Joshua Ian Weinstein
- Full Time Employees
- 115,000
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Leisure
- Address
- Carnival Place Miami FL United States of America 33178-2428
- IPO Date
- Oct 23, 2000
- CIK
- 0001125259
- Website
- carnivalcorp.com
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- Carnival Corporation & plc is a leading global cruise company operating a portfolio of nine cruise line brands including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Carnival Australia. The company provides leisure travel services through a combined fleet of more than 90 ships operating worldwide across North America, Europe, Australia, and international waters. Its core products consist of ocean and river cruise vacations with offerings that range from mass-market cruising to luxury and ultra-luxury experiences. Founded in 1972, Carnival Corporation is headquartered in Doral, Florida, with Carnival plc headquartered in Southampton, England, functioning as a dual-listed entity. The company caters to a broad customer base including families, luxury travelers, and adventure-seekers. Recent major company changes include a significant expansion of its newbuild pipeline with orders for eight new ships scheduled for delivery between 2025 and 2033. Noteworthy developments include the agreement with shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of three additional LNG-powered mega cruise ships for Carnival Cruise Line and two next-generation mid-sized vessels for AIDA Cruises. These ships emphasize sustainability with multi-fuel engines capable of operating on LNG, biodiesel, and next-generation sustainable fuels, reinforcing Carnival's commitment to environmental innovation and decarbonization. Additionally, the company has been actively optimizing its brand portfolio by reallocating vessels among brands to maximize returns and meet growing demand, notably expanding capacity for Carnival Cruise Line. It has also implemented a fleetwide rollout of OneOcean's EnviroManager+ software to enhance regulatory compliance and voyage planning. Operationally, Carnival is consolidating its shoreside staff into a new global headquarters in Miami by 2028, streamlining its corporate structure and enhancing global coordination. Overall, Carnival Corporation & plc operates in the travel services industry with a focus on ocean cruising. It targets leisure travelers globally with a diverse range of cruise experiences supported by strategic investments in fleet expansion, sustainability technologies, and operational efficiencies. The company continues to leverage its scale, brand portfolio, and innovation efforts to maintain its position as the world’s largest cruise operator while advancing its environmental responsibilities and responding to evolving market demands. This description is based on the latest publicly available information as of late 2025 including Carnival Corporation’s official sources and recent news releases.
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