Crown Princess Sets Sail for Sydney Ahead of 114-Day World Cruise
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Newsfilter
- Vessel Revitalization: Following a drydock in Singapore, the Crown Princess has set sail, unveiling new venues like O'Malley's Irish Pub and a redesigned Gatsby's Casino, which are expected to enhance guest experiences and attract more tourists for the upcoming Australia season.
- Capacity and Amenities: This 113,561-ton ship accommodates 3,080 guests, and the addition of the EFFY Lounge along with venue transformations will further elevate service quality, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Market Positioning: Crown Princess is set to arrive in Sydney on January 4, 2026, for a series of Australia cruises through May 2026, marking the company's ongoing expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.
- Long-Distance Cruise Plans: On May 10, 2026, Crown Princess will embark on a 114-day World Cruise, showcasing Princess Cruises' ambitions in the global market and its responsiveness to long-distance travel demand.
CCL
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Analyst Views on CCL
Wall Street analysts forecast CCL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CCL is 35.76 USD with a low forecast of 29.44 USD and a high forecast of 40.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
19 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 31.120
Low
29.44
Averages
35.76
High
40.00
Current: 31.120
Low
29.44
Averages
35.76
High
40.00
About CCL
Carnival Corporation is a global cruise and leisure travel company. The Company has a portfolio of cruise lines, including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The Company's segment includes NAA cruise operations, Europe cruise operations (Europe), Cruise Support and Tour and Other. Its Cruise Support segment includes its portfolio of port destinations and exclusive islands as well as other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of its cruise brands. In addition to its cruise operations, it owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, a tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon, which complements its Alaska cruise operations. Its Tour and Other segment represents the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations. Its tour company owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars and motorcoaches.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
