Crown Princess Sets Sail for Sydney, Kicking Off 114-Day World Cruise
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: PRnewswire
- New Experience Introduction: Following a drydock in Singapore, Crown Princess has set sail, unveiling O'Malley's Irish Pub and a redesigned Gatsby's Casino, enhancing onboard entertainment and expected to attract more guests for the upcoming Australia season.
- Vessel Renovation: The 113,561-ton ship underwent extensive refurbishments, adding the EFFY Lounge and transforming key venues, aimed at improving service quality and thereby increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Itinerary Arrangement: Crown Princess is scheduled to arrive in Sydney on January 4, 2026, launching a series of Australia cruises through May 2026, ensuring a strong influx of tourists during peak season.
- Global Cruise Plans: The ship will embark on a 114-day World Cruise starting May 10, 2026, showcasing Princess Cruises' expansion strategy in the global market, aimed at enhancing brand influence and market share.
CCL
$32.225+Infinity%1D
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.
