Carnival Orders Multiple 8,000 Passenger Cruise Ships

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. Carnival Corporation has placed orders for three new mega cruise ships for the Carnival Cruise Line brand. These vessels will each measure 230,000 gross registered tons and accommodate nearly 8,000 passengers. Built by the Fincantieri shipyard, the ships are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2033. These new additions, which will be powered by LNG and feature over 3,000 staterooms each, follow two previously ordered Excel class ships. In total, Carnival expects to receive five mega ships through 2033, adding approximately 20,000 staterooms to its inventory. Additionally, Virgin Voyages has introduced a policy allowing adult children between the ages of 18 and 26 to sail for free when traveling with parents, guardians, or caregivers. The report also highlights a unique inaugural event for Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas. The Red Bull Air Force performed a skydiving demonstration onto the ship's helipad off the coast of the Bahamas. Finally, the segment notes that cruise line stocks saw gains on Tuesday, with Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean both experiencing upward movement.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.