# Carnival Corporation

> Carnival Corporation operates eight cruise brands spanning family holidays, premium voyages, luxury and expeditions. Its fleet of more than 90 ships is supported by exclusive destinations and Alaska land operations. In fiscal 2025 it carried 13.6 million passengers and generated $26.622 billion in revenue. The $600 million Celebration Key development shows how the company extends its holiday business from ships to shore.

- **Founded:** 1972
- **Headquarters:** Doral, United States
- **Founders:** Ted Arison (Founder of Carnival Cruise Line, the predecessor business)
- **Products:** Carnival Cruise Line, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line
- **Notable:** Fiscal 2025 revenue of $26.622 billion and operating income of approximately $4.5 billion., Carried 13.6 million passengers in fiscal 2025., Opened the $600 million Celebration Key destination in July 2025; reported 2.4 million visitors in its first year.

## Products & services

- **Carnival Cruise Line** — Value-oriented cruises with family entertainment and a multigenerational customer base.
- **AIDA Cruises** — Cruise holidays primarily tailored to German-speaking travelers.
- **Costa Cruises** — Italian-rooted cruise vacations combining onboard hospitality and destination experiences.
- **Cunard** — Ocean voyages including transatlantic crossings, world voyages and formal hospitality.
- **Holland America Line** — Premium cruises with destination, culinary and Alaska expertise.
- **P&O Cruises** — Cruise holidays tailored to British tastes; distinct from the retired Australian brand.
- **Princess Cruises** — Premium international cruise vacations and Alaska cruise-and-land itineraries.
- **Seabourn** — Luxury all-suite voyages and expedition cruises.
- **Celebration Key** — A $600 million exclusive destination on Grand Bahama, opened July 2025.
- **Holland America Princess Alaska Tours** — Alaska and Yukon land operations with lodges, hotels, railcars and motorcoaches.

## Achievements

- Fiscal 2025 revenue of $26.622 billion and operating income of approximately $4.5 billion.
- Carried 13.6 million passengers in fiscal 2025.
- Opened the $600 million Celebration Key destination in July 2025; reported 2.4 million visitors in its first year.
- Completed fleetwide Starlink installation by May 2024.
- September 2026 quarterly results reported $8.435 billion revenue and approximately $1.920 billion net income attributable to Carnival.
- October 2026 company update reported food-waste reductions exceeding 47% against its 2019 baseline.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 21: Less Left Over update reported more than 47% food-waste reduction against 2019 and meal donations reaching 20 ports.
- **2026-09** — September 29: Q3 2026 results reported $8.435 billion revenue, record third-quarter customer deposits of $7.6 billion and record booked occupancy and pricing for 2027.
- **2026-07** — July 20: Celebration Key marked its first year with 2.4 million visitors and approximately 1,000 year-round jobs.
- **2026-05** — May 7: Completed corporate unification under Carnival Corporation Ltd. and changed incorporation jurisdiction to Bermuda.

## Links

- Website: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carnival-corporation/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarnivalCorpLtd
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Carnival-Corporation/100075557365444/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22