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Latest News...Carnival Corporation reported another strong quarter as the company continued its run of record financial performance, posting second-quarter 2026 net income of $537 million and record adjusted net income of $569 million. Revenues reached $6.7 billion, the highest for any second quarter in the company’s history, supported by sustained demand across its global brands and higher onboard spending....
Latest News...Azamara Cruises has introduced a new global brand campaign, “The Next Big Thing Is Small,” positioning the line’s small-ship model as a response to shifting traveler preferences toward more intentional, immersive experiences. The campaign launches amid rising demand for longer port stays, access to smaller destinations, and culturally focused programming—areas where the company ...
Latest News...Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out a broad slate of new dining concepts and menu enhancements across its fleet as part of a culinary initiative called The Next Course. The program introduces several specialty restaurants and bar concepts that will debut on the upcoming Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, while also bringing refreshed menus and new casual...
This first article features Rachel Hancock, head of RCI's Crown and Anchor. Next week its Behram “Bob” Tavadia, Director, International Trade Support and Charter Sales.
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This edition features Kirk Detweiler, which many of you have seen aboard ships through-out the Royal Caribbean International fleet!
An Ohio native, Kirk graduated from Kent State with a degree in telecommunications and minors in theater and dance. A veteran of two summers at "Cedar Point." It was at the historic amusement park he was recommended for a job with a company casting for cruise ships and dinner theaters. He first entertained aboard the late SS Independence of American-Hawaii Cruises. He became one of the youngest cruise directors when first landing the position with Royal Caribbean at age 27 and has been at it over 20 years now. He's released two self-titled albums, Some Random White Boy, and Shades of Wrong.
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