Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest cruise company, unparalleled in its ability to deliver unforgettable happiness to millions of guests each year through extraordinary cruise vacations across a global fleet of more than 90 ships visiting over 800 ports and destinations worldwide. The company operates a distinctive portfolio of nine world-class cruise line brands - AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (UK), P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn - serving virtually every market segment from contemporary to ultra-luxury cruising, while also owning and operating leading port destinations and land operations in Alaska and the Yukon.
Beyond its scale, Carnival Corporation & plc exists to honor the integrity of every ocean sailed, every place visited, and every life touched. The company is leading the cruise industry toward a more sustainable future with an ambitious commitment to achieving net zero emissions from ship operations by 2050, backed by concrete targets to cut greenhouse gas intensity by 20% per berth day by 2026. Founded in 1972 by entrepreneur Ted Arison with a single converted ocean liner renamed the Mardi Gras, the company has charted an incredible journey through strategic acquisitions and innovation to become not only the largest global cruise operator but also one of the largest vacation companies in the world, employing a workforce of more than 160,000 people from 150 countries who share the common vision of creating memorable experiences and building borderless connections while setting new standards for sustainable cruising.