Carnival Corp. & plc ended 2023 on a high note with a lower than expected net loss, record revenues and a strong booked position. Shares rose more than 6% at market open.
Australia extended the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 through 2024, which means eligible international cruise operators do not need a licence to carry passengers to and from Australian ports.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings swung to a higher than expected third quarter profit on record revenues and a 9% net yield increase though occupancy was flat at 81%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shares fell before market open as the company reported a better than expected third quarter profit and record revenues but trimmed its full-year outlook.