Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for its newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, set to debut in 2028 sailing from Galveston, Texas. The ship will offer cruises to exclusive Caribbean destinations and feature new family-friendly attractions like a multi-deck water park, mini golf, and themed dining experiences. Carnival Tropicale honors its Texas connection with themed celebrations and will bring fresh entertainment inspired by the golden era of show business. This launch marks the final addition to Carnival's Excel class and expands vacation options for travelers from Texas.
Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line fell 3% due to rising oil prices, which increase fuel costs and pressure profit margins. Carnival and Royal Caribbean stocks also declined but less sharply, as Norwegian's higher debt and smaller scale make it more vul...
Holland America Line has advanced the renovation of its Oosterdam ship by five weeks due to strong demand, with the ship's transformation starting earlier than planned and returning to service on October 31, 2027. This acceleration allows the cruise ...
David H. Lerner advises avoiding consumer discretionary brands like Nike and Lululemon due to weakened value and loyalty, leading to their underperformance. Instead, he is focusing on the consumer experience sector, especially travel and entertainmen...
