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Royal Caribbean International is a global brand offered by Royal Caribbean (RCL). It’s one of the world’s three largest contemporary brands.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) offers all cruise company services, including pre- and post-hotel stay arrangements and air transportation.

Norwegian Cruise Line stock fell 2.8 percent in the pre-market trading session today at 8:40 a.m. ET. The CDC extended a no sail order through September.

Carnival stock rose 2.4% in today’s pre-market trading session at 5:52 AM ET. The company will suspend its cruises in North America until September 30.

On Wednesday, Norwegian Cruise stock fell 8.4% and closed at $19.20. The company extended the suspension of global voyages until September 30.

Now let’s look at certain key operating metrics used in the cruising industry to evaluate operational performance.

Carnival is among the most profitable and financially strong leisure travel companies in the world. It provides leisure travel to all major cruise destinations across the globe.

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Among the three major competitors in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean (RCL) had the highest operating margin in 2013.

Costs directly related to operating a cruise ship comprise ~74% of Royal Caribbean’s (RCL) total operating costs.

Apart from operating the largest contemporary global brand, Royal Caribbean offers five additional brands targeting specific markets.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) derives revenue from two sources: passenger ticket revenue and onboard and other revenue.

Royal Caribbean Cruises, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, is the world’s second largest cruise company.

Carnival has a stronger financial position than its peers. It maintained a very low debt-to-capital ratio of 28% in 2013 and just 27% in 2014.

Carnival’s operating profit increased to $1,792 million in 2014, from $1,352 million in 2013. Its operating margin increased to 11.3%, from 8.7% in 2013.

The growth of demand was the key driver of Carnival Corporation’s revenue growth in 2014. The number of passengers increased by 5% in 2014.

Cruise categories Cruise liners have been successfully providing a wide range of products and services at various price points to suit preferences of passengers from different age groups. Service levels and pricing differ by brand, category of the ship, cabins, season, duration, and itinerary. We can categorize cruise brands into these three categories: contemporary, premium, […]

Two of Carnival Corporation’s (CCL) operating segments comprise almost 98% of the company’s revenue. Carnival also reports a Cruise Support segment and a Tour segment.

Carnival Corporation (CCL) derives revenue from the following three sources: passenger tickets, onboard or other activities, and tours.

The number of Carnival’s cruise passengers has increased at a six-year CAGR of 4.6%. It has the largest market share of cruise passengers at ~47%.

Carnival Corporation (CCL), the largest cruise company in the world, operates 101 cruise ships and has a global market share of ~47%.