Carnival Corporation & plc revenue 2008-2024
Carnival Corporation & plc's revenue increased by roughly 16 percent in 2024 over the previous year. While the company's income dropped to under two billion U.S. dollars in 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19, global revenue bounced back in 2023, then grew further in 2024, peaking at over 25 billion U.S. dollars.
What are the biggest cruise companies worldwide?
Together with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line are among the global leading cruise companies, all of which are based primarily in the United States. In terms of revenue, Carnival Corporation is the leading cruise company worldwide. In 2024, Royal Caribbean’s revenue exceeded 14 billion U.S. dollars, while Norwegian Cruise Line's revenue amounted to over nine billion U.S. dollars.
The Caribbean: a cruise industry hotspot
For cruise companies like Carnival, the Caribbean has long been a favorite cruise destination, with its clear, tropical waters and many islands for passengers to visit. Among global destinations for cruises, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda topped the list in 2023, welcoming almost 13 million passengers.
