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☆ I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementI've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderWhen a few rounds of foosball and ping-pong have worked up your appetite, you'll have 16 dining venues to choose from. AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line has 18 cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise LineIt's the only cruise line on the list with a semi-inclusive "More at Sea" — formerly known as "Free at Sea" — promotion. The company operates 28 cruise ships, several of which are the biggest in the world.

Persons: Bauer, Griffin, Brittany Chang, It's, Guy, you'll, Finnbarr Webster, Norwegian Luna, Prima flaunts, Pieter De Boer, Firenze, There's Organizations: Royal, Firenze, Costa Cruises, Grill, Cruise Line, Cruise, Norwegian Aqua, Prima, Seas Locations: Royal Caribbean, roundtrip Port Canaveral , Florida, Bahamas, Brittany, Norwegian, Alaska, Europe, Asia, Jacksonville , Florida, Haven, CocoCay, Mexican, Los, Ensenada, Mexico

☆ I've been on 105-day cruises, but this 13-day one was the toughest. Its itinerary had a major flaw I'll avoid on future trips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lauren Mack | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After 25+ cruises, I say the best cadence of busy port days to relaxing sea days is a ratio of 2:1. Ultimately, I think adding one or two sea days to the itinerary would've improved the experience and given me space to relax. AdvertisementPlus, multiple sea days in a row can provide beginner or first-time cruisers insight into whether they like them. This can be useful to anyone contemplating trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific crossings that can have seven or more sea days in a row. For me, after going on more than 25 cruises — including a 105-day sailing — I've found the best cadence of busy port days to relaxing sea days is a ratio of 2:1.

Persons: —, I've, Lauren Mack, I'm, I'd, isn't Organizations: Service, Norwegian Cruise Locations: Norwegian, Asia, Keelung, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei

☆ I've been on every Norwegian cruise line — here's how the 3 brands with very different prices compare
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings operates three brands: Norwegian, Regent Seven Seas, and Oceania. Norwegian Cruise Line: Family-friendly affordabilityNorwegian Cruise Line invited me on a complimentary four-night Norwegian Prima voyage in 2022. AdvertisementRegent Seven Seas Cruises: The priciest ultra-luxury optionRegent Seven Seas invited me on a three-night "christening sailing" for its one-year-old Seven Seas Grandeur. Regent Seven Seas invited me on a complimentary three-night Seven Seas Grandeur sailing in 2023. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' most luxurious cruise line, Regent Seven Seas, serves dishes like beef tenderloin topped with seared foie gras.

Persons: —, Brittany Chang, Prima —, mary, Bulgari, Pablo Picasso, bocce, toiletries Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven, Service, Norwegian, Cruise, Cruise Line, Prima, Oceania, Oceania Vista, Beverage, Seven Seas, Business, Regent Seven Seas Locations: Oceania, Norwegian, Whittier , Alaska, Vancouver, British Columbia, Oceania Vista, Italian, New York, Rhode Island, Bermuda, Caribbean, San Juan , Puerto Rico

☆ I've cruised on one of Norwegian's smallest ships and one of its biggest. I'd only sail on one of them again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I sailed on Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Breakaway this year, which were built 14 years apart. Breakaway provides more modern amenities and dining options than the older and tinier Sky. While I have yet to experience the company's extremely attraction-heavy Norwegian Prima class, I have sailed on the more bare-bones Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Breakaway. Breakaway launched in 2013 and is tied as Norwegian's sixth biggest ship at about 145,600 gross tons. But at twice the size of Sky, it has modern attractions and plentiful dining that offer a fair amount of added fun that the tinier ship lacks.

Persons: — Organizations: Cruise Line, Sky, Service, Cruise Locations: Norwegian

☆ I booked a 'family' room on my Norwegian cruise. It was perfect for 3 people and saved us money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently sailed for seven nights on Norwegian's Breakaway cruise ship. My group of three booked a family cabin that can accommodate up to five people. AdvertisementMy family sailed for seven nights to New England and Canada on Norwegian's Breakaway ship this fall. But my husband and mom joined me on this sailing, so a tiny inside room wasn't going to cut it. I initially considered booking two inside cabins for the three of us before I realized an oceanview family room could be a cheaper alternative.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: New England, Canada

☆ We sailed on an older Norwegian ship and a newer one. The big changes show how the cruise line is evolving to compete with Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Brittany Chang | Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We sailed on an older and newer ship on Norwegian Cruise Line: 11-year-old Breakaway and two-year-old Prima. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In the case of Norwegian Cruise Line, nine years means the difference between a bare-boned ship and one with show-stopping amenities. Two Business Insider reporters sailed on Norwegian's 11-year-old Norwegian Breakaway and two-year-old Norwegian Prima. And yet, Prima was notably more amenity-heavy and extravagant, showcasing Norwegian's — and the general mass-market cruise industry's — evolving preference for amusement park-like ships.

Persons: —, Taylor Rains, Brittany Chang, Prima Organizations: Norwegian Cruise, Service, Norwegian Cruise Line Locations: Norwegian

☆ This woman has been on 17 cruises in the past year. Here are her 9 tips for first-time, budget, and solo cruisers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

So far, she's been on 17 sailings — 11 with Norwegian Cruise Line and some back-to-back — since she left the US one year ago. If you're a first-time, budget, or solo cruiser, Thomas has nine suggestions for you, from sailing solo to finding the cheapest cruise. Thomas suggests travelers wanting to achieve loyalty status should test two or three companies before settling on a favorite. In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced solo interior, ocean view, and balcony cabins on top of its existing "studios" designed for single travelers. Norwegian Cruise LineSome cruise companies charge solo travelers a "single supplement" fee to compensate for lost revenue on dual occupancy cabins.

Persons: Shirene Thomas, —, Thomas, Villa Vie's, she's, Brittany Chang, Taylor Rains, she'll, there's, Pieter De Boer, it's, Jason Liberty Organizations: Villa, Service, Cruise Lines International Association, Sea Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise, Cruise Line, Firenze, Business, Facebook, Royal, upcharges, Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Seas Locations: Wilmington , North Carolina, Norwegian, CocoCay, —, New Orleans, Barcelona, Florida's Port Canaveral

☆ Norwegian unveiled plans for a new cruise ship — complete with a roller coaster waterslide and night club to take on Royal Caribbean
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Norwegian Cruise Line says its 3,550-guest Norwegian Luna will debut in 2026. Luna could be a good option for families who prefer a new build but don't enjoy mega cruise ships. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementIf you're tired of only hearing about ultra-large cruise ships or ultra-expensive small ones, Norwegian Cruise Line has the answer. On Wednesday, the popular cruise company unveiled details of Norwegian Luna, its next Prima Plus Class ship.

Persons: Norwegian Luna, Luna, — Organizations: Cruise Line, Service, Cruise, Norwegian Luna, Prima, Business Locations: Norwegian

☆ I sailed on Carnival's new cruise ship. See all of its amenities — and why some are better than its pricier competitors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I went on Firenze's four-night cruise about two weeks after its maiden voyage. Carnival Firenze had a mini-golf course scattered around the open-air deck. Norwegian's newer ships, for example, have $10 mini-golf courses and VR arcades that cost $29 for an hour of play. Similarly, Royal Caribbean's new ultra-giant, ultra-popular Icon of the Seas has a $49-per-person ropes course that can be completed in less than a minute. Carnival Firenze also has a mini-golf and ropes course — but they're both free, albeit not as exciting or modern as the cruise line's competitors.

Persons: Brittany Chang Organizations: Firenze, Royal

☆ I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Besides WiFi, I refused to front for Firenze's up-charged activities and services. Children had a water play area near the waterslides. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderI went on Carnival Firenze for work, which meant I had to cave on the ship's premium WiFi at $85 for all four nights. But over the last few years, cruise giants have added more irresistible pay-to-play amenities to their vessels, all while still luring travelers in with affordable base fares. On Norwegian's newer ships, for example, this means paying $10 for a round of mini-golf or $29 for an hour at the VR arcade.

Persons: Brittany Chang Organizations: WiFi, Firenze

☆ Carnival is known for ultra-cheap cruises. I sailed on its new ship — and I'm not sure that's completely true.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Carnival Cruise Line is well known for its relatively affordable fares. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you aren't careful, your Carnival cruise could quickly become as expensive as an Oceania one. Peruse any of the "US' most budget-friendly cruise lines" lists, and you're sure to find Carnival somewhere near the top. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Royal, Business Locations: Oceania, Miami, Royal Caribbean

Meanwhile, JPMorgan upgraded Huntington Bancshares to overweight from neutral, with a price target that implies upside of 31%. Analyst Scott Hanold's $90 price target implies that shares of Civitas could rise 25% from here. These two headwinds combined together could create near-term pressures for the stock by limiting Zscaler's billings growth, the analyst wrote. Nowinski's price target of $182, down from $275, implies the stock could rise 6% from here. The bank upgraded shares of the cruise operator to buy from neutral and lifted its price target to $24 from $21.

Persons: Mizuho, Scott Hanold's, Hanold, — Lisa Kailai Han, Wells, Andrew Nowinski, F4Q24, Nowinski, Patrick Cunningham, Cunningham, Lisa Kailai Han, Andrew Boone, Boone, Max, Duolingo, Ben Chaiken, Jan, Chaiken, Steven Alexopoulos, Alexopoulos, Huntington, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Cruise Line, JPMorgan, Huntington, RBC, Civitas Resources, RBC Capital Markets, Citi, DuPont DuPont, DuPont, Max, Mizuho, Cruise Locations: DAU, Mizuho, Norwegian, Huntington Bancshares, Columbus , Ohio, Friday's

☆ Safaris aren't the only tourist attraction in Africa. From cruises to wine tasting, here's what else you can do
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Harriet Akinyi | Penny Sadler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bungy jumping at Soweto Towers, a decommissioned power station in Johannesburg, South Africa. Explore the beachAfrican beach towns combine beauty and culture, in places like Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Ghana, Namibia and Egypt. In addition to being a popular stop for world cruises, East and South Africa have their own ocean cruise routes which follow the coastlines and visit offshore islands. But South Africa is the continent's crown jewel. The wine country of Franschhoek, outside of Cape Town, South Africa.

Persons: Toubkal, there's, Thomas Janisch, Zina Bencheikh, Madagascar's Tsingy, Carlo Morucchio, Kenya's Masai Mara, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Mombasa's, Samir Hussein, Luciemarie Swanepoel, Jeremy Villasis, Peter Unger, Kate Powell, Intrepid's Bencheikh, Kevin Bubolz, Wrenelle Stander, Michele Westmorland Organizations: bungie, Getty, Intrepid Travel, UNESCO, Heritage, Wireimage, Diamonds, Sainte, Cruises, Stone, Queen, Cruise Line, MSC, Continental, Penguin Locations: Africa, Morocco's, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Nyangani, Zimbabwe, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Europe, East, Namibia, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Jinja, Uganda, Morocco, Seychelles, Kenya, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Ghana, Egypt, Mombasa, Mombasa's Fort Jesus, Fort Jesus, Kaya, Zanzibar's Stone, Madagascar, Swanepoel, Durban, Cape, Kivu, Silversea, Continental Europe, Middle East, Port, Ethiopia, Wesgro, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Cape Town , South Africa

☆ I only book a Disney cruise if it's going to the company's private island, Castaway Cay
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCruise bookings are predicted to reach record highs this year, but not all itineraries are created equally — especially if you're looking to sail with Disney Cruise Line. When I book, I always make sure Disney's private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, is on the port of call. AdvertisementCharacters usually meet in the morning from around 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., but exact times can always be found on the Disney Cruise Line app. AdvertisementAnd, before I head back to the ship, I stop at the Castaway Cay post office to send postcards back home. Megan duBoisThe postcards I use can be found in the desk drawer of Disney Cruise Line staterooms, and are free to take.

Persons: —, I've, Megan duBois, Megan duBois Castaway, it's, Mickey, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Megan duBois There's Organizations: Service, Disney Cruise, Disney, Business Locations: Bahamas, Castaway, Megan duBois Castaway Cay, Disney

☆ Norwegian Cruise Line CEO on why they are 'the biggest growth story' in the cruise sector
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNorwegian Cruise Line CEO on why they are 'the biggest growth story' in the cruise sectorHarry Sommer, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss Norwegian's new ship order, travel trends, and more.

Persons: Harry Sommer Organizations: Cruise, Norwegian Cruise

☆ An 80-year-old had a stroke during a Norwegian cruise excursion. After the ship left her behind on an African island, her family tracked her journey home using an Apple AirTag.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The cruise continued sailing, and the tour company said they left her with other stranded cruisers. AdvertisementIt wasn't a surprise to Julie Lenkoff's family that she was going on another cruise. During the tour, she passed out and fell, Diogo Beirão, the chief operating officer of the tour company, confirmed to BI. Kurt said he and the rest of Lenkoff's family had no idea this was happening since Norwegian hadn't contacted them. Kurt GiesToday, Lenkoff is in critical conditionSince arriving at the hospital in California, Kurt told BI that Lenkoff has undergone numerous tests and scans.

Persons: Julie Lenkoff, Lenkoff, —, Julie Lenkoff's, Kurt Gies, Lenkoff's, Lana Gies, Kurt, Navetur, Diogo Beirão, Beirão, hadn't, São, Jay Campbell, should've, WRAL, Jill Campbell, Lana, Julie, gurney, Kurt Gies Kurt, would've Organizations: Service, Stanford Medical Center, BI, Campbells, North, Apple, Lenkoff Locations: Norwegian, Africa, São, Gambia, African, American, Lisbon, Portugal, United States, Toronto, San Francisco, California

☆ I went on Norwegian's newest luxury and ultra-luxury ships targeting wealthy travelers — see how a $685 per night cruise compares to a $210 per night one
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementWhen you think of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, you probably think of its giant amusement park-like cruise ships with 10-story-tall slides, go-kart tracks, and many families. Its newest Oceania Vista ship, which debuted in May 2023, is at the higher end of the range with a 1,200-guest capacity. Regent Seven Seas Cruises — the true ultra-luxury optionThe Seven Seas Grandeur's pool was surrounded by several hot tubs. And both vessels — built without loud water slides or arcades — exude a feeling of peace and quiet not often experienced throughout larger family-friendly cruise ships . Brittany Chang/Business InsiderNCLH's mass-market eponymous brand still has more ships in its fleet than Regent Seven Seas and Oceania combined.

Persons: —, NCLH, Brittany Chang, Hermes Birkin, Bulgari, Jacques Pépin, isn't, — they're, I've, Pablo Picasso, Mark Kempa Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven Seas, Regent Seven, Service, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Norwegian Cruise, Mexico itineraries, Business, Oceania, Culinary Arts, Regent Locations: Oceania, Norwegian, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, New York City, Oceania Vista, Brittany, French, France, Nicaragua, Regent Seven Seas

☆ Norwegian Cruise Ex-CEO Selling $15.9 Million Florida Mansion: Photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The former CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is selling his oceanfront home for $15.9 million. Frank Del Rio, who retired in June, wants to go on more cruises, the WSJ reported. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings' former president and CEO has listed his roughly 6,000-square-foot Vero Beach, Florida, mansion for $15.9 million. In June, Frank Del Rio retired from his eight-year run as the head of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which oversees Oceania , Regent Seven Seas, and Norwegian itself.

Persons: Frank Del Rio, — Organizations: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Service, Cruise Line Holdings, Wall Street, Regent Seven Locations: Vero Beach , Florida, Oceania, Norwegian

☆ Lobster dinners, luxury goods, and go karting: everyday travelers are splashing out on their cruises
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Onboard spending jumped from an average of $66 a day to $81 a day from the second quarter of 2019 to the same time in 2023. AdvertisementAdvertisementFrom WiFi to fancy dinners to go-karting at sea , cruise travelers have been spending big at sea. In the third quarter of 2021, Arnold Donald, the former president and CEO of Carnival Corp, was already noting "off the charts" onboard spend . Amid the influx of ultra-cheap cruises , onboard spend caught up to and surpassed 2019 levels before fares did. "It's a longer sales cycle that helps build that overall onboard revenue product," Mark Kempa, Norwegian's executive vice president and CFO, said during the call.

Persons: —, Arnold Donald, it's, Holland America —, Robin Farley, Patrick Scholes, Brittany Chang, Harry Sommer, Sommer, Mark Kempa, Jason Liberty, Liberty, Scholes, We're, couldn't Organizations: Service, Carnival Corp, Holland America, UBS, Truist Securities, Farley Travelers, Royal, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean Group, MSC, Cartier, Rolex Locations: Royal Caribbean, CocoCay, Norwegian

☆ Lewandowski and Cancelo strike as Barca snatch 3-2 win over Celta
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BARCELONA, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Robert Lewandowski scored a quickfire double before Joao Cancelo sealed a last-gasp 3-2 win for Barcelona over Celta Vigo in a LaLiga clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday. The win provisionally moves Barcelona to the top of the league standings with 16 points from six games, one point ahead of Real Madrid who face local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday. We played with faith, with courage, although we were a bit sloppy at times," Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said. Strand Larsen nearly doubled his tally just before half-time but the Norwegian's bullet header was thwarted by Ter Stegen. Cancelo then ghosted between two Celta defenders to get on the end of Gavi's inch-perfect cross to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and seal a fifth straight league win for Barca.

Persons: Robert Lewandowski, Joao Cancelo, Lluis Companys, Xavi Hernandez, It's, Iago Aspas, Andre ter Stegen, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Ter, Luca de la Torre, Strand Larsen, Ter Stegen, Xavi, Lamine Yamal, Ronald Araujo, Tasos Douvikas, Lewandowski, Ivan Villar, Cancelo, Aadi Nair, Clare Fallon Organizations: Barcelona, Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid, Sunday, Celta, Royal, Real Betis, Barca, Thomson Locations: BARCELONA, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Royal Antwerp, Ter Stegen's, Bengaluru

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies, Humana, Starbucks, Robinhood and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

SolarEdge Technologies — The solar stock tumbled about 19% after the company reported $991 million in revenue, missing analysts' estimates of $992 million, according to Refinitiv. CVS Health — The retail pharmacy stock gained 4% during midday trading Wednesday after the company posted strong earnings and revenue for the second quarter. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.29, topping the $1.10 expected from analysts polled by StreetAccount. Starbucks' adjusted earnings per share for the fiscal third quarter was $1, versus the 95 cents expected by analysts, per Refinitiv. Chinese tech stocks — Shares of Chinese technology stocks dropped after regulators in China proposed limits on smartphone use for minors.

Persons: SolarEdge, Norwegian's, Emerson Electric's, Pinterest, Generac, Freshworks, Genuity, Robinhood, CNBC's Hakyung Kim, Pia Singh, Alex Harring Organizations: SolarEdge Technologies, CVS Health, CVS, Wall Street, Cruise, Susquehanna, Emerson, StreetAccount, Revenue, Wall, FactSet's, Starbucks, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Scotts Miracle, Gro, Scotts, JD.com, Baidu, Tencent Locations: Refinitiv, China

The Norwegian Pearl cruise ship is seen docked at Miami port, after Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd cancelled sailings amid rising fears of Omicron-related coronavirus infections, in Miami, Florida, U.S. January 5, 2022. Rival Royal Caribbean (RCL.N) last week forecast an upbeat third-quarter profit as well as lifted its annual profit expectations. Norwegian Cruise forecast its annual adjusted EBITDA, a key measure of profitability, between $1.85 billion and $1.95 billion, up from $1.80 billion to $1.95 billion previously. Despite undertaking price hikes on its itineraries, Norwegian Cruise has been bogged down by inflation and higher labor costs. Rival Carnival (CCL.N) has also forecast third-quarter profit below estimates on higher costs.

Persons: Marco Bello, Patrick Scholes, Royal, Harry Sommer, Norwegian's, Granth, Shinjini Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, REUTERS, Reuters, Cruise, Royal, Truist Securities, Norwegian Cruise, Thomson Locations: Norwegian, Miami, Miami , Florida, U.S, Royal Caribbean, Bengaluru

☆ Norwegian Cruise projects third-quarter profit below estimates as costs bite
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 1 (Reuters) - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH.N) forecast third-quarter profit below estimates on Tuesday as higher costs offset its gains from pent-up demand for leisure travel and raised ticket prices, sending its shares down about 10% before the bell. Despite undertaking price hikes, higher costs and spiraling marketing expenses have eroded the benefits of a recent resurgence in demand from affluent customers. Rival Carnival (CCL.N) has forecast third-quarter profit below estimates, signalling that rising marketing and labor costs were eating into its gains from higher ticket prices and steady demand. Norwegian Cruise expects third-quarter adjusted profit of 70 cents per share, compared with analysts' average estimate of 79 cents, according to data from Refinitiv. However, the cruise operator expects full-year adjusted profit of 80 cents per share, compared with its earlier forecast of 75 cents.

Persons: Granth, Shinjini Organizations: Cruise, Carnival, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Norwegian Cruise, Thomson Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Norwegian, Refinitiv, Bengaluru

☆ Cruises are increasingly adopting the strategy of budget airlines: Get ready to pay more for all the extras.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Cruise lines are seemingly adopting the budget airline model: Charge a base fare and pile on extras. Newer cruise ships have "more opportunities to upsell" with restaurant and entertainment options. In fact, cruise lines have told their investors recently that passengers are embracing these add-on costs — and enhancing their bottom lines. "Cruise lines are creative to try to make you forget you actually bought some things nine months ago," Scholes said. Cruise lines are trying to cut costs at the same timeThe cost of drink packages have been increasing on some cruise lines.

Persons: Brittany Chang, Patrick Scholes, Guy, Scholes, Silversea, It's, it's, Josh Weinstein, Tynan Smith, Kara Wallace, Royal Organizations: Cruise, New, Truist Securities, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal, Royal Caribbean Group, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Corp, Street Journal, UBS, Royal Caribbean's Locations: New York City, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Royal, Brittany

☆ Real Boss Ancelotti hopes to get mental edge over Man City at Bernabeu
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"We need to play a complete game tomorrow and be aware that the decisive match will be the second leg. So our aim is to travel to Manchester with a small advantage," Ancelotti told a press conference on Monday. "As for an advantage I mean it’s not only about the result, it’s attitude, the mental part of the game too. "If you play well, give trouble to your rival, put them in an uncomfortable position, it’s a mental advantage. "Manchester City didn't change their style to accommodate Haaland, they have more options vertically with him using long balls and a more direct approach," he said.

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