Carnival Corporation & plc operates the world's largest cruise business, managing nine cruise line brands across a global fleet of more than 90 ships. Founded in 1972 with a single converted ocean liner, the company now serves virtually every market segment from contemporary to ultra-luxury cruising, visiting over 800 ports and destinations worldwide. Its portfolio includes AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (UK), P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn, alongside owned and operated port destinations and land operations in Alaska and the Yukon.
The company employs more than 160,000 people from 150 countries across cruise operations, hospitality and guest services, port and land operations, and fleet management. Its scale and geographic reach make it one of the largest vacation companies in the world, touching millions of lives annually through travel experiences.
Carnival has committed to achieving net zero emissions from ship operations by 2050, with a near-term target to cut greenhouse gas intensity by 20% per berth day by 2026. The company's operational focus spans sustainability and emissions reduction alongside the core domains of cruise operations, guest services, and fleet management across its diversified brand portfolio.
