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HX’s Maud en route to Germany after encounter with rogue wave HX’s Maud is en route to Germany, after a rogue wave struck the vessel, leading to a power outage. Full article

Carnival Corp. downplays geopolitical and other concerns In an upbeat fourth quarter earnings call for Carnival Corp. & plc on Thursday, the geopolitical situation's potential impact on cruising was barely mentioned. Full article

Carnival draws new cruisers, keeps up ad spending heading into a 'different' wave Carnival Corp. & plc brands are drawing more new cruisers and continuing elevated advertising spending as they head into a wave season with a different focus than last year's. Full article

Carnival leverages scale with Starlink, MAST to optimize costs Carnival Corp. & plc is mitigating inflation through cost optimization initiatives that leverage its scale, with CEO Josh Weinstein citing global implementation of Starlink and a centralized system to manage equipment and machinery as examples. Full article

Carnival Corp.'s Q4 outperforms, net yields beat 2019's Carnival Corp. & plc ended 2023 on a high note with a lower than expected net loss, record revenues and a strong booked position. Shares rose more than 6% at market open. Full article

Wave deals from Seabourn, Silversea, Ambassador, Cunard, P&O, AmaWaterways, Scenic, HX, Riviera Wave season deals continue from lines including Seabourn, Silversea Cruises, Ambassador Cruise Line, Cunard, P&O Cruises, AmaWaterways, Scenic, Emerald Cruises, HX and Riviera. Full article

Introducing the new Asian aspirant, EWE Cruise EWE Cruise — which stands for ecology, wellness and education — is a Chinese fund focused on the development of cruise ship construction and operation in Asia. Full article