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Carnival is riding a global wave of consumer interest in cruise experiences. The company doesn't see any signs of a slowdown.
Carnival Corp., the world's largest cruise operator, reported record future bookings in the second quarter. It signaled robust demand for cruise travel in 2025 despite broader economic uncertainties.
The Miami-based company said post-2024 reservations outpace current-year bookings in the quarter, with both new and repeat customers up 10% year-over-year.
This surge in advance bookings, coupled with firmer pricing for upcoming quarters, suggested that the cruise industry's recovery is accelerating beyond expectations.
Cruise Prices Stay FirmBookings and pricing for 2025 are ahead of where 2024 was at this time last year, indicating continued strong demand and pric