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5 - Day Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL

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Day 1: Port Canaveral (Orlando)

Day 2: Fun Day at Sea

Day 3: amber cove, day 4: grand turk.

Day 5: Fun Day at Sea

Day 6: port canaveral (orlando).

Get to Know Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom has a message for you, and its "feel free to have fun!" Explore the ship and you'll find food options galore, starting with two dining rooms, but definitely extending outdoors — there's mouth-watering Guy Fieri burgers at Guy's Burger Joint ™ , plus the greatest tacos and burritos this side of the pier at BlueIguana Cantina ™ . For delicious, but quick and easy, selections from the sea, get your chopsticks around all the good stuff at Bonsai Sushi Express ™ . For every great food spot, there's a great place to enjoy drinks, too, from the toe-tapping Scott's Piano Bar to the always-hoppin' 70's Nightclub. For the thirsty, libation hotspots include Alchemy Bar ® and the place we all gather to raise very important toasts: Heroes Tribute ™ Bar & Lounge. Everybody's favorite outdoor seaside bar is here... whether yours is the RedFrog Rum Bar ® or BlueIguana Tequila Bar ™ . (Or hey, make it both!) The rum bar's older brother, RedFrog Pub ® , features drinks, live music and traditional pub games. Topping off adult-time is Serenity — adult-only, of course — the retreat where total relaxation is not only encouraged, but pretty much required. If you're a kid, Carnival Freedom means you're in for a treat. Not only will you find new friends at one of three youth spaces — like Camp Ocean ® — but you can splash around with them in one of our many pools, speed down a waterslide at Carnival WaterWorks ™ , or once you dry off, challenge them to a round of mini-golf. Oh, and adults — don't get jealous; your inner kid gets to do all this stuff too! Up on stage is Playlist Productions ™ , featuring songs you know... and dance moves you'll soon be using. And for the cherry on top... it's actually called Cherry On Top ™ . It's the spot for something special, whether that something's a little something sweet — or simply a little something to sweeten a special occasion.

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Carnival Cruise Line, Easterm Caribbean cruise from Miami, July 29, 2023

Cruising from: Miami, Florida ;

Departure Date: 29 July, 2023 ;

Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line ;

Cruise Ship: Carnival Sunrise ;

Duration: 5-day cruise ;

Ports of Call: Miami, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Miami ;

5-day cruise to Miami, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Miami on board Carnival Sunrise.

Day 0 miami, florida.

Miami is well known across the globe for its glitz and glamor and its beaches and sunny weather. PortMiami, formally the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami, is a major seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. PortMiami delivers a tropical vacation experience like no other port in the world.

Day 1 Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. Nassau is ideal for diving because of the perfect water temperature and visibility all year. If you're in search of excitement and adventure combined with rest and relaxation, you'll find that all roads lead to Nassau Paradise Island.

Day 2 Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Half Moon Cay is the private island in the Bahamas that Carnival and Holland America share. Luxury cabanas dot the beachfront, which gives way to trail-lined country rich in birdlife. The Half Moon Lagoon Aqua Park is located right on Half Moon Cay's main beach, near the Fort San Salvador Welcome Center and the Bahamian Village.

Day 3 Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos archipelago

Grand Turk Island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Cockburn Town is the center piece of the island, with a wonderful selection of historical buildings and a rustic charm that is unforgettable. With the most pristine, turquoise water and beach in the world, it's no surprise that most of the activities in Turks and Caicos and things to do in Providenciales revolve around the ocean and beach.

Day 4 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 5 Miami, Florida

Sail with Carnival Cruise Line from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean . Discover the best of Florida, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos archipelago, At Sea on this Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami on board Carnival Sunrise cruise ship . Visit amazing Miami, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Miami. Carnival Sunrise leaving Miami, Florida for 5 days from July 29, 2023.

View all of the Eastern Caribbean cruise vacations available in July 2023 , or browse the full collection of cruises departing from Miami Port during July 2023 .

Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at Carnival Cruise Line website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Carnival Cruise Line website.

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Carnival Freedom Overview

When taking a vacation, everyone wants one thing: freedom. Freedom from their stresses, jobs and responsibilities, and in this case, everyone wants Carnival Freedom . After a brief refurbishment in 2019, this ship emerged, housing new and exciting features and enhancements. Make a splash at WaterWorks, which now has waterslides that are 100+ feet long and send guests speeding to the pool below. Another feature of the newly refurbished Carnival Freedom is Bonsai Express, a quick service version of the Carnival Cruise Line favorite, Bonsai. With new features and classic Carnival Cruise Line attractions, Carnival Freedom is waiting for you and your family. Don’t wait—call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to book your vacation!

• Passenger Capacity: 2,980 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2007
• Last Refurbished: 2023

• WaterWorks For the first time on Carnival Freedom, guests can slip and slide through the aqua park, or splash around with their families at the improved Splash Pad.  

• Bonsai Express A quick service version of Carnival Cruise Line’s classic Bonsai restaurant, guests will be able to grab sushi, sashimi and more on-the-go from Bonsai Express.  

• Mini Golf Transformed and relocated, the mini-golf course on Carnival Freedom is 9 holes of fun for the whole family.  

• BlueIguana Freshly made Mexican dishes, with a side of homemade salsa and chips, will have you coming back for more!  

• Guy’s Burger Joint Carnival teamed up with Guy Fieri and the best burgers at sea to bring you this classic burger joint, hand-cut fries and all.  

Carnival Freedom Cruise Destinations

Spanning 6 continents and countless countries ranging from Croatia to the Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Lines' list of destinations below is nothing short of inspiring. There's somewhere for the culinary enthusiast, the history buff, the beachside lounger and the rugged explorer. Destinations include, but are not limited to: the Bahamas, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, just to name a few. You can follow the links to learn more about each particular destination.

Bring the whole family for a sunny Bahamas cruise full of smiles, sandy beaches, and maybe a snorkel or two.

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Carnival Freedom Departure Ports

Carnival has ships home ported in cities across the U.S. making sure you’re never more than a car ride away from embarking on an unforgettable vacation. You can find Carnival ships in Charleston, New York, Long Beach and New Orleans. Ready to sail, call The Cruise Web to start your trip today!

The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida.

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Riviera deck, atlantic deck, promenade deck, empress deck, verandah deck, panorama deck, carnival freedom staterooms.

Balcony (8M)

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Freedom's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

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Any balcony stateroom, depending on availability.

Balcony (8A)

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Freedom. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

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Balcony (8c), balcony (8d), balcony (8e), balcony (8f).

Balcony (9C)

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Freedom, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea - and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Balcony (9B)

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom and it's easy to see exactly what you're getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find... step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Balcony (CS)

This is the best room you can get... without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain's Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you'll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

Inside (1A)

A Carnival Freedom Interior Upper/Lower stateroom creatively maximizes space for a pair of cruisers. These staterooms feature all the same amenities as other Interior staterooms, with a different layout - including one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. They also feature linens from the Carnival Comfort Collection, a full private bathroom and more.

Inside (4A)

An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise, and Carnival Freedom's interiors are not just cozy, but are full of things you'd expect from any Carnival stateroom: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and just-a-call-away 24-hour room service.

Inside (4B)

Inside (4c), inside (4d), inside (4e), inside (4f), inside (4g), inside (4h).

Inside (4J)

An Interior with Picture Window stateroom on Carnival Freedom gives you a view beyond your stateroom, out to the observation deck outside including a great sky view. (Note that the view will be partially obstructed.)

Inside (IS)

Any inside stateroom, dependng on availability.

Inside (PT)

Carnival Freedom's Porthole staterooms give you the classic seafarer's view times two - a pair of round windows providing an affordable view of the ocean. If you tire of ocean-gazing, there's plenty more to do onboard, but 24-hour room service is one amenity you can enjoy as you continue to take in the view.

Oceanview (OV)

Any ocean view Stateroom, depending on availability.

Oceanview (6A)

Catch a glimpse of what's going by from your Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom, where you'll get views you won't find anywhere on land. Don't miss sunrise and sunset at sea - your comfy stateroom is the best way to experience these!

Oceanview (6B)

Oceanview (6c).

Oceanview (6K)

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Freedom provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset.

Oceanview (6J)

A Carnival Freedom suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool.

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Freedom features even more space than the standard suite - plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Any suite, depending on availability.

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Freedom, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Freedom Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet... and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing.

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Imagine the fun that’s waiting for you on a Carnival Cruise. The drinks, the games, the sights and the sun! Take a look at this photo gallery to help you envision your perfect vacation.

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The 6 best 2023 cruise itineraries to book right now

How does a cruise to Arabia sound? Or what about the longest U.S. river cruise ever to set sail? With ships traveling all over the globe, it can be difficult to choose the destination that's right for you, especially when there are so many bucket list-worthy options.

That's why I've rounded up some of 2023's most exciting itineraries. From interesting new routes to tried-and-true ones that now have new ships, this list will prime your sense of wanderlust for both far-flung destinations and places close to home as we head into the new year. Prepare to be inspired.

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Japan on Ponant's Le Soleal

After nearly three years of shutdowns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan finally reopened to travelers in November 2022. That includes cruise passengers, and several lines — including Holland America Line and Celebrity Cruises (which is offering special "Spice Route" voyages that include Japan) — are returning.

However, the most exciting Japan itineraries I've spotted for 2023 are a couple of routes offered by Ponant 's Le Soleal. Not only is the line the first expedition ship to take passengers to Japan's southern islands, but its itineraries are also Japan-focused routes that don't include other countries like the ones offered by Holland America and Celebrity.

Details: The first route is an eight-day voyage, March 24-31, 2023, offering visits to traditional villages of the Okinawa archipelago and the Ryukyu Islands, as well as Ishigaki and Kume. Prices start at $6,000 per person for an ocean-view cabin.

The second route is an eight-day sailing from Osaka to Fukuoka, May 15-22, 2023, taking passengers to stops in the Seto Inland Sea, the oldest sea route in Japan. Fares start from $7,310 per person for an ocean-view room. More information on Ponant's Asia voyages can be found on the line's website .

West Africa on Hurtigruten's Spitsbergen

In a first for Hurtigruten , the line is offering a selection of sailings around the west coast of Africa, including the islands of Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau's Bissagos Islands, which are made up of more than 80 beachy islands and islets, only about 20 of which are populated year-round.

Cape Verde voyages are rare, making this ideal for anyone wishing to check the country off their bucket list. Plus, with Hurtigruten's rapid expansion beyond its traditional Norway offerings and into expedition cruising, you can be one of the first to try out this first-for-the-line itinerary, which will be available four times in late 2023 (and into early 2024), departing from Dakar, Senegal.

Details: These 13-day sailings on Hurtigruten's Spitsbergen depart from Dakar in November and December 2023 and January 2024. Prices start at $5,974 per person for an inside cabin. More information can be found on Hurtigruten Expeditions' website .

Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on American Queen Voyages' American Countess

It's no secret that American Queen Voyages has been sailing U.S. rivers for years. But what makes this particular itinerary special is that it will be the line's longest ever. The 23-day cruises , which include travel on both the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, will be offered on the line's newest ship, the 245-passenger American Countess .

The vessel will feature stops in some of America's most notable small towns, including La Crosse, Wisconsin; Dubuque, Bettendorf and Burlington, Iowa; Hannibal, St. Louis, Kimmswick and Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Paducah, Henderson, Owensboro, Brandenburg, Louisville and Maysville, Kentucky; Madison, Indiana; Point Pleasant, West Virginia; and Cincinnati and Marietta, Ohio.

Details: The first voyage is set to begin in Red Wing, Minnesota (near Minneapolis), on July 24, 2023, and end in Pittsburgh on Aug. 15, 2023. The reverse itinerary will begin on Aug. 15, 2023, when the ship reaches Pittsburgh. Prices start from $10,599 per person for an inside cabin. You can find more details on the line's website .

The Middle East on Windstar's Star Legend

If you're looking for a cruise destination that's a bit more far-flung, Windstar Cruises is offering Red Sea and Persian Gulf sailings in the Middle East — a first for the line, which will sail its newly stretched Star Legend in the region, beginning in fall 2023.

The line will offer four different itineraries, but my favorite is the 10-day Persian Gulf option from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, which includes calls on places like Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates and Khasab, Oman. The ship will also visit the UAE's island of Sir Bani Yas, which is known for nature and wildlife conservation. The sailings include overnights in Doha and Abu Dhabi, too.

Details: This itinerary is offered 11 times, beginning in November 2023 and running into early 2024. Fares start from $3,499 per person for ocean-view accommodations.

Caribbean and Bahamas on MSC Meraviglia and Carnival Venezia from NYC

Although Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries aren't a new thing from New York, two cruise lines will have a new presence there starting in 2023: Carnival Cruise Line with Carnival Venezia, which will begin sailing from Manhattan in June, and MSC Cruises with MSC Meraviglia, which will be based at Brooklyn's Red Hook terminal beginning in April.

The itineraries are fairly standard at first glance, but what's key here is that, for the first time, the lines' private islands — in this case, Carnival's Half Moon Cay and MSC's Ocean Cay Marine Reserve — will be accessible via sailings traveling round-trip from New York.

Details: Between April and December 2023, MSC Meraviglia is offering 11 seven-night sailings calling on Port Canaveral (near Orlando), and Nassau and Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, both in the Bahamas. Prices start from $399 per person for an inside cabin. More info can be found on the MSC Cruises website .

From June through December, Carnival Venezia will sail one eight-day Bahamas voyage that includes Nassau, Freeport and Half Moon Cay, with prices starting from $484 per person for an inside cabin. During that time, the vessel is also scheduled to run five eight-day Eastern Caribbean cruises calling on Amber Cove, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay, with fares starting at $684 per person for an inside cabin. For additional details, visit the Carnival website .

Australia/New Zealand on Disney Wonder and Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady

With Australia and New Zealand finally picking up steam again post-shutdown, it's not surprising that some cruise lines are sending ships to the region for the first time in 2023. Beginning in November, Disney Cruise Line 's Disney Wonder will sail 14 two- to six-night voyages from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne — calling on places like Hobart and Eden in Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Noumea, New Caledonia — through the end of the year, offering Disney fans another option in terms of destination.

Plus, starting in December 2023, Virgin Voyages ' brand-new Resilient Lady will offer five two- to 14-night sailings from Melbourne, providing locals with a more modern ship. (It's rare for the Australian market to see brand-new vessels.) Voyages include stops in Hobart, Burnie or both Tasmanian ports. On the two-week sailing, ports also include Sydney, as well as Picton, Napier, Tauranga and Auckland in New Zealand.

Details: Disney Wonder's per-person fares for inside cabins start at $946 for two nights, $1,604 for three nights, $2,000 for four nights, $2,118 for five nights and $4,078 for six nights. For more information, visit the Disney Cruise Line website .

Virgin Voyages' per-person prices for interior accommodations start from $245 for two nights, $613 for five nights, $753 for six nights and $2,240 for 14 nights. Check out the Virgin Voyages website for more details on these cruises.

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by Prof. Cruise · Published December 18, 2023 · Updated February 25, 2024

New Carnival Dinner Menus for 5 Night Cruises

Here are the updated fleet-wide dinner menus on Carnival for a 5-night cruise (you can find the menus for 3-night cruises HERE , the menus for 4-night cruises HERE , the menu for 6-night cruises HERE , and the menus for 7 or 8-night cruises HERE ). While this is usually the order of the menus on 5-night itineraries, double check once onboard.

Is there complimentary lobster served on 5 night Carnival cruises? No, there is no complimentary lobster served on Carnival cruises of 5 nights or less.

Here are the updated menus for 5-night Carnival cruises:

Carnival’s NEW Dinner Menu for 5 Night Cruises: Night 1

Carnival’s NEW Dinner Menu for 5 Night Cruises: Night 2 (elegant night)

Carnival’s NEW Dinner Menu for 5 Night Cruises: Night 3

Carnival’s NEW Dinner Menu for 5 Night Cruises: Night 4

Carnival’s NEW Dinner Menu for 5 Night Cruises: Night 5

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I ALWAYS buy travel insurance (especially during these uncertain times) to cover my cruises, but I NEVER purchase it through Carnival . It costs more and usually covers less than policies you purchase on your own. I go through sites like  travelinsurance.com  to compare plans and prices and get the best deal for the coverage I want. Spend less on insurance and spend more on excursions, special onboard cruise experiences and…future cruises!

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If there is anything better than a cruise, it’s getting a great deal on that trip. And if you’re looking for a deal, then Carnival is one of your best options.

The cruise line is well-known for offering a lot of value, specifically with cruise fares that are generally lower than the competition. If you know what to look for, then you can hunt down trips that offer some ridiculously low pricing.

That’s why we searched Carnival’s schedule out more than a year from now to scout some of the most attractive deals in a variety of categories. From the least expensive cruises overall to great deals on cruise itineraries you don’t see every day, this list should give you a good idea of what sort of offers are out there.

How to Find Your Own Cruise Deal on Carnival

While we have a number of ideas below, if you want to find your own Carnival cruise deal then you can search Cruise Critic for deals here . To help narrow things down, we do have some suggestions on how to find the best offers.

Sail Older Ships The biggest and newest ships get lots of buzz and publicity, but they also generally carry a higher price tag. That’s why if cost is a major factor for you, then look for cruises on older ships. Generally you can find similar cruises, but for less than taking a trip on the newest ship.

Sail When Kids Are in School Below, you may notice that many of the best deals sail in the fall. That’s not a coincidence. If you search, you’ll find that there’s a correlation between cruise prices and the school year. Sail during the summer, Christmas holidays, or Spring Break, and fares will be higher than sailing times like the fall or winter.

Price Doesn’t Mean Value One final thing to consider is that just because a price is low doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best value. In fact, we cover a number of cruises below that DON’T have the lowest prices. Yet, they are unique due to some characteristic of the trip that make them a compelling cruise.

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Cheapest Overall Carnival Cruise for 2023

• Date: October 9, 2023
• Ship: Carnival Conquest
• Ports: Miami, Nassau
• Price: $194

If inexpensive is what you’re going for, as we go to press it doesn’t get any cheaper than this. The cruise aboard Carnival Conquest from Miami is only three days, helping keep the price low. An interior cabin on the October 9, 2023 sailing starts at just $194 per person.

The trip itself is as basic as it gets, going from Miami to Nassau and back. Still, if you want to take a cruise and not spend a lot of money, this is one of your best options. It’s also one of your best options if you’re wanting to let loose as the short trip and low cost should lead to a festive atmosphere. Learn more about this cruise here .

Cheapest Overall Carnival Cruise for 2024

• Date: September 30, 2024
• Ports: Miami, Half Moon Cay, Nassau
• Price: $179

When it comes to the least expensive cruise of 2024, you have several itineraries to choose from at $179 per person for an interior room, but they are all aboard the Carnival Conquest sailing from Miami. We chose this trip because it is four days with two port stops, including the Half Moon Cay private destination.

This particular cruise departs in late September, heading to The Bahamas. Other trips at this price point include a three-day cruise to Nassau, and a four-day cruise with stops at Princess Cays and Nassau. Learn more about this cruise here.

Most Interesting Itinerary

• Date: August 22, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Panorama
• Ports: Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Kushiro, Aomori, Yokohama
• Price: $2,069

If you want a cruise that’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this trip fits the bill. In fact, it’s essentially two cruises in one. First, you’ll sail from LA to Alaska with three ports of call and sailing the Endicott Arm. We’re big fans of sailing Alaska and consider it a must-see.

But that’s only the first part of the cruise. From there, you’ll head to the Far East, crossing the international date line before three more ports of call in Japan. This includes Kushiro in the northern part of the country and Aomori, followed by Yokohama, just outside of Tokyo.

And in an unusual move for these sort of lengthy trips, the cruise is aboard Carnival Panorama — one of the newer ships in the fleet. Learn more about this cruise here .

Most Expensive Carnival Cruise of 2024

• Date: April 1, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Luminosa
• Ports: Brisbane, Guam, Okinawa, Yokohama, Seward, Juneau, Ketchikan, Seattle
• Price: $3,449

It makes sense that Carnival’s most expensive trip is also its longest, but on a per day basis it’s actually a decent deal considering the experience. This month-long cruise repositions from Australia to Seattle. It will feature lots of time at sea as you cross the Pacific but also feature stops in amazing places.

From Brisbane you’ll visit Guam, five different ports of call in Japan, crossing the date line, then a cruise through Alaska including stops in Seward, Juneau, and Ketchikan, before finishing up in Seattle.

The price tag is high — nearly $3,500 per person for an interior cabin. But on a per-day basis, that comes out to just a shade over $100. Learn more about this cruise here .

Best Deal on a New Ship

• Date: September 7, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Jubilee
• Ports: Galveston, Mahogany Bay, Costa Maya, Cozumel
• Price: $599

If you want to sail the nicest, newest ships then you normally have to pony up some cash. As a rule of thumb, newer ships have higher price tags to sail. After all, there’s normally strong demand for a new ship.

But with Carnival, there are still opportunities to sail with a great deal. In this case, Carnival Jubilee (which debuts in late 2023) will sail from Galveston on September 7, 2024 on a 7-day cruise. You can get aboard this cruise for just $599 per person for an interior cabin.

The round trip cruise has stops in Mahogany Bay (Carnival’s private port in Roatan), Costa Maya , and Cozumel before returning home. There’s a lot to do on this ship, so being able to sail for a week will give you time to get it all done. Learn more about this cruise here.

Best Deal for an Alaskan Cruise

• Date: May 7, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Spirit
• Ports: Seattle, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Victoria
• Price: $699

When it comes to cruises, trips to Alaska should be a bucket-list item. Given the remoteness and size of this part of the country, a cruise offers the best way to see the most in a relatively short period of time. However, these cruises are usually more expensive than similar length Caribbean trips.

We found this deal, however, that represents the least expensive Alaska cruise of 2024. Starting at $699 per person for an interior cabin, the cruise takes you from Seattle to Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Victoria (Canada) before returning home. That’s a line-up of classic ports in this part of the country that shouldn’t be missed. Learn more about this cruise here.

Cheapest 7-Day Cruise of 2023

• Date: September 23, 2023
• Ports: Los Angeles, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas
• Price: $439

If you’re wanting a deal on a vacation this year, then check out this 7-day cruise from Los Angeles (technically Carnival sails from Long Beach). The cruise aboard Carnival Panorama is for seven nights and takes you to all the hotspots on the Pacific side of Mexico.

You’ll visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas, and don’t forget days at sea to work on your tan. From LA it’s a classic itinerary that shouldn’t be missed. And while the price isn’t as cheap as the lowest fares of 2024, it’s still a strong deal. Learn more about this cruise here.

Cheapest 7-Day Cruise of 2024

• Date: September 8, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Magic
• Ports: Miami, San Juan, Amber Cove, Grand Turk
• Price: $369

If you want inexpensive but also want to cruise more than three or four nights, this is the least expensive 7-night cruise we found for all of 2024. The cruise aboard Carnival Magic departs Miami, headed to the eastern Caribbean.

From there you’ll have stops in San Juan, Amber Cove (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic), and Grand Turk , along with some time at sea just to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

At $369 for an interior cabin, that comes out to just about $50 per person, per day to sail on what is a great itinerary. Learn more about this cruise here.

Great Deal From Galveston

• Date: September 15, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Dream
• Ports: Galveston, Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel
• Price: $399

September is a great time for cruise deals as kids are back in school, meaning lower demand from families to sail. Meanwhile, the weather is still warm so you can enjoy getting some sun and water even before you reach the Caribbean.

In this case you can do just that on a 6-night cruise from Galveston. The trip aboard Carnival Dream stops in Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel. And the deal runs just $399 per person for an interior cabin, or about $65 per day. Learn more about this cruise here.

Great Deal From Port Canaveral

• Date: October 13, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Vista
• Ports: Port Canaveral, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove

A great deal on a fall cruise is this trip that departs Port Canaveral in mid-October. Depart from the Orlando area and you’ll have stops at Half Moon Cay (Carnival’s private destination), Grand Turk, and Amber Cove.

And this trip won’t set you back much. An interior cabin starts at just $369 for nearly a week on the ship. Plus, it’s aboard Carnival Vista. This ship isn’t the newest, but was built just a few years ago as the start of the Vista class, Carnival’s second largest style of ship. That means it has all the latest features you’d expect on a Carnival ship. Learn more about this cruise here.

Great Deal From Jacksonville

• Date: November 2, 2024
• Ship: Carnival Elation
• Ports: Jacksonville, Nassau, Princess Cays
• Price: $209

Finding a cruise that’s under about $75 a night is a decent deal. Under $50 is (nearly) unheard of. This trip comes in at just around $40 per day .

For that price there are some trade-offs. First, it sails from Jacksonville which isn’t as busy a port as Miami or Port Canaveral. As well, it’s on Carnival Elation, which is one of the oldest ships in the fleet.

Even so, the price tag is too tempting to pass up. The cruise will take you south to Nassau and Princess Cays for literally the price of visiting a nice steakhouse for two. Learn more about this cruise here.

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The public may never know the full details surrounding the death of a passenger who reportedly jumped from the world’s largest cruise ship earlier this month.

Under maritime law, Royal Caribbean is not obligated to release the findings of its investigation into the death of the passenger on the Icon of the Seas.

The law allows the company, and other cruise lines — to downplay details that might cast them in a negative light, said Florida-based lawyer Keith Brais, whose firm specializes in injuries and incidents at sea.

“They wouldn’t even need to report on how much alcohol might have been involved if it makes them look bad,” he told The Post.

Royal Caribbean has not commented on the specific details of the incident and has only expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased.

The US Coast Guard in Miami said it assisted with the search, but it is not involved in the investigation into the passenger’s death.

Deaths on cruise ships are rare — but unique circumstances of a floating city in international waters — the Icon of the Seas can carry up to 7,000 people — means that they are not handled like deaths on land.

What happens to someone who dies on a cruise ship?

When an unidentified man jumped from Royal Caribbean’s new 1,200-foot-long Icon of the Seas on the first day of a seven-day voyage on Sunday, a rescue boat from the ship found him and brought him back aboard.

Passengers were initially told that the man was in the intensive care unit, but the Coast Guard confirmed to The Post that he died.

The Icon of the Seas proceeded on its voyage around the Gulf of Mexico after the incident.

It’s not clear where the man’s body is now, but it was likely taken to the ship’s morgue until it can be transferred to authorities on land, Brais said.

The ship has stopped in Honduras and Mexico, and is set for one more port of call in the Bahamas before it returns to Miami on Saturday.

Who investigates deaths at sea?

While the US Coast Guard assisted Royal Caribbean in the search and rescue of the man who fell overboard, officials said it was the cruise line’s rescue boat that ultimately found and transported the body, and it would be up to the company to investigate the case.

Brais said Royal Caribbean is not required to release its findings to the public, adding that it is rare for a company to publish anything that could make them seem liable for the death.

“As a result, the cruise line is likely to find that the passenger’s death resulted from ‘natural causes,’ even if the totality of the circumstances at hand suggests otherwise,” according to his law firm.

Braise noted that in his decades of experience in the industry and law, alcohol is involved in the majority of cases.

Royal Caribbean did not respond to The Post’s request for comment.

Does the family have any recourse about the investigation?

The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety act, which was passed in 2010, mandates that cruises not only follow strict regulations to ensure passengers are safe, but to also track crimes aboard their ships.

In regards to Sunday’s incident, Brais said the man’s family should look at whether Royal had the proper barriers in place to keep people from falling overboard and if they had Man-Overboard cameras installed that alerted them to the incident.

Even if Royal Caribbean was found to be negligent in the man’s death, the compensation could be limited to just covering funeral expenses under the Death of the High Seas Act, Brais added.

How common are deaths on cruise ships?

It can be difficult to determine how many deaths have occurred on cruise ships as it’s up to the companies to report such incidents.

According to the Department of Transportation’s Cruise Line Incident reports, there have only been four deaths aboard major cruise lines between January 2020 to March 2024.

Despite these numbers, Brais said it’s not rare for such man overboard stories to make headlines once every three weeks.

According to cruise expert Dr. Ross Klein, who maintains a master list of media reports of incidents where passengers have gone overboard, there have been at least 410 people who have fallen off cruises or ferries in the last 24 years.

Icon of the Seas death is the second so far this year aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. In April, a drunk 20-year-old passenger reportedly jumped to his death from the Liberty of the Seas following a dispute with his father.

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Carnival's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Carnival .

Looking at options history for Carnival CCL we detected 8 trades.

If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 75% with bearish.

From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $185,049 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $408,529.

Predicted Price Range

After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $20.0 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Carnival options trades today is 12467.0 with a total volume of 6,487.00.

In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Carnival's big money trades within a strike price range of $10.0 to $20.0 over the last 30 days.

Carnival Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

Significant Options Trades Detected:

About carnival.

Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. Carnival also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.

Having examined the options trading patterns of Carnival, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance

Current Position of Carnival

• With a trading volume of 14,976,248, the price of CCL is down by -4.12%, reaching $15.0.
• Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
• Next earnings report is scheduled for 26 days from now.

What The Experts Say On Carnival

3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $20.333333333333332.

• Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Carnival with a target price of $21.
• Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $23.
• Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $17.

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Carnival Freedom's next two cruises from Port Canaveral canceled after exhaust funnel fire

A fire in the exhaust funnel of the Carnival Freedom this weekend has disrupted a cruise of the Port Canaveral-based ship for the second time in less than two years — and will mean that the ship's next two cruises are canceled.

Damage to the funnel will require the cancellation of Carnival's next two cruises out of Port Canaveral, which were scheduled to depart Monday and Friday.

Thousands of passengers with scheduled cruises will be affected by the canceled cruises during a busy spring break period for Carnival and other cruise lines.

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Carnival initially had said it expected no changes in its upcoming cruises, but on Sunday afternoon said the cancellations would be required.

"Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought, and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," according to a statement issued by Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line's senior manager of public relations. "The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs."

Carnival said it made the decision after "our technical team completed a thorough assessment" during the ship’s visit Sunday to Freeport in the Bahamas.

In the statement, Carnival said: "We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation. We are providing all guests on both canceled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit, so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support."

In a Facebook post, Carnival's widely followed brand ambassador, John Heald, conceded that many people who booked one of the canceled cruises are "feeling very disappointed," and he apologized for the turn of events.

But, Heald added that he wanted to assure affected passengers that, "when you rebook, using your full refund and your 100% future cruise credit, that the crew will be standing by to give you all the fun you deserve."

More than 500 people responded to the post, with many saying they thought Carnival was generous with the compensation offer. But some people who said they were on the cruise that experienced the fire said they thought Carnival should have done more for the people who were on the ship.

Carnival said the fire was confined to the funnel area. The cruise line said there are no reports of injuries to passengers. Two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Carnival said that, at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, the Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel. The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, heading to Freeport after a canceled call to the Carnival private island of Princess Cay due to adverse weather.

Details of previous fire: Fire breaks out on Carnival Freedom while Port Canaveral-based ship was in Grand Turk

"The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames," an earlier Carnival statement said. "Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike, and that is being investigated, but cannot yet be confirmed."

By 5:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire was extinguished. 

Carnival said the ship's captain made multiple announcements to passengers and crew, and advised all but essential safety personnel to stay away from balconies and all open decks. 

The port-side portion of the funnel had fallen onto Deck 10, and the firefighting response put out any flames. 

The U.S. Coast Guard has been notified of the fire, and Carnival activated its incident response team to support the ship’s crew. 

Carnival said there were no other operational issues with the ship’s systems, and the ship, which was on a four-night cruise, was visiting Freeport on Sunday.

The Freedom sailed into the channel at Port Canaveral around 7:30 a.m. Monday, and docked at Cruise Terminal 6, letting off the passengers who were on the cruise. Carnival then awaited a Coast Guard inspection of the ship before it could be cleared to leave Port Canaveral for the Freeport shipyard for repairs. The ship left the port about 6:20 p.m.

A cruise ship funnel generally serves as a smokestack to lift emissions above the deck, thus away from passengers and crew.

On Saturday evening, "Carnival Freedom guests enjoyed the Elegant Night dinner as planned, and, with the exception of the open decks, all areas of the ship are fully functioning," Carnival said in its statement. 

The sailing had about 3,700 passengers onboard. And the two upcoming sailings that were canceled each likely would have had a similar passenger count, because this is a busy time for the cruise industry.

The Carnival Freedom's next voyage was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Monday afternoon on a five-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. That cruise had port-of-call stops scheduled at Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and at Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

But that sailing and a Friday sailing both have been canceled. Friday's five-night sailing also was scheduled to stop at those two ports of call, but in reverse order.

In May 2022, a fire broke out in the funnel area of the Carnival Freedom while it was docked in Grand Turk. Carnival then canceled three scheduled sailings of the Carnival Freedom out of Port Canaveral because of the need to repair the ship's fire damage at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

More recently, in October 2023, the Carnival Freedom debuted a new iconic winged funnel after returning from a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] , on X at  @bydaveberman  and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

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Norwegian Cruise Line 2024 Investor Day Takeaways: She Sails Despite Debtweight

• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has underperformed its peers in terms of stock market returns.
• The company has updated its guidance for FY24, showing slight improvements in net yields.
• Norwegian's focus on growth areas, such as ordering new ships and investing in private islands, could lead to additional growth in 2024.
• My models still see ~25% upside after I account for debt servicing.

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Investment Thesis

Barring Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ( NYSE: NCLH ), cruise stocks generally enjoyed 2024 with the organic demand tailwinds in their sail. Carnival Corp. ( CCL ) returned over 40% in 2023, while the largest cruise operator of them all, in terms of market cap, Royal Caribbean Cruises ( RCL ), delivered at least twice the returns as compared to Carnival Corp. in 2023. Compared to them, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings delivered sub-par performance, returning low double-digit returns in the stock market.

On a year-to-date basis, Norwegian’s stock continues to languish at the bottom, as seen in Exhibit A below, after projecting growth targets that missed consensus estimates .

Exhibit A: Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock has severely underwhelmed so far in 2024 (sa)

Norwegian concluded their 2024 Investor Day, which showed some improvements in contrast to their previous FY24 projections.

Based on my analysis of Norwegian Cruise Lines' improved forecasts, I believe the stock now provides a compelling outlook, leading me to initiate a Buy rating on the stock.

Note: I will be referring to Norwegian Cruise Lines as just Norwegian in this note.

Updates to Guidance in 2024 Investor Day

First, Norwegian’s management batted itself into a corner in their Q1 earnings call when they projected a full-year FY24 outlook for the company’s expected net yield to grow 6.4% versus FY23. Net yields are an important headline metric for cruise operators that accounts for revenues earned from passenger ticket pricing and items passengers spend onboard the cruise, such as dining, massage, onshore activities, etc., after costs such as agent commissions, transportation, and other expenses.

Per Norwegian’s management, this was supposedly an upgrade in their outlook given that they had previously forecasted net yields to grow just 5.4% y/y in FY24. Obviously, this was not well appreciated, especially when Norwegian’s peers were guiding their respective FY24 net yields to grow in the ~10% mark. This definitely put pressure on Norwegian’s management, and they came out on Investor Day with some more updates to their FY24 guidance, with net yields looking slightly better. I have added this to the table below.

Here’s a screenshot from their Investor Day presentation that summarizes key forward-looking metrics in Exhibit B below.

Exhibit B: Norwegian’s updated FY24 outlook (2024 Investor Day Presentation, Norwegian Cruise Lines)

Based on their updated net yield growth figures, that should translate to at least $9 billion in expected revenue this year, per slide.

One can see how Norwegian’s previous expected net yields were falling far behind the competition. This either pointed to slowing consumer trends that were uniquely seen in Norwegian’s cruise business or to management being conservative.

But Norwegian’s management sounded more optimistic in their Investor Day presentation versus their Q1 FY24 presentation as they presented growth areas that they were prioritizing.

The Miami-based cruise operator mentioned they have ordered 13 new ships, 4 of which are expected to replace aging ships this year, subject to financing. Each of these 13 ships is expected to increase passenger capacity by at least 9% on a per-ship basis, with their higher-end Oceania cruise ship capacity expected to increase by over 20% and their luxury line, Regent, seeing ships that will increase capacity by 13%. This seems promising since both their Oceania and Regent lines have a share of high-net-worth-income [HNI] cruisers. I’ve added a slide below in Exhibit C that shows how management plans to deploy their ships across cruise locations by 2026.

Exhibit C: Norwegian Cruise Ship Deployment Plan by 2026 (2024 Investor Day Presentation, Norwegian Cruise Lines)

Management also mentioned initiatives around investments that focus on private islands in the Bahamas/Belize region. This was also stated by management in their Q1 FY24 call, where they mentioned investments being made, especially in the Bahamas’ Great Stirrup Cay.

Investing in private islands is a smart idea, in my opinion, and is quite similar to the strategy used by its larger peer, Royal Caribbean, since this expands the scope for passengers to spend more onboard.

The bullish case for growth in Norwegian

There are two reasons why I believe Norwegian could see additional growth in 2024, and one of them is ironically the reason that constrained Norwegian’s from issuing stronger guidance.

First, the entire cruise industry continues to see growth in 2024, and most cruise operators announced record bookings in their individual Q1 earnings reports. According to the CLIA , as seen in Exhibit D, the number of ocean-going passengers is expected to rise by 12.6% in 2024, and growth is supposed to normalize between 2024 and 2026 at a ~4.4% CAGR more in line with the pre-pandemic growth rates of 4.5%.

Exhibit D: Cruise tourism to remain resilient in FY24 (CLIA)

The second reason that I find unique to Norwegian is based on the strength of their cruise passenger demographic, which sees them spend a lot more on the cruise. Per the Investor Day presentation, 84% of the company’s bookings originate from the USA/Canada region and are a mix of GenX and Millennial higher income passengers. The mix of HNI cruisers means more spending while on the cruise in addition to revenues that are earned from ticket bookings. In Exhibit E, I show how higher spend by passengers onboard Norwegian’s cruise vessels meant Norwegian saw relatively higher Onboard Revenue growth in FY23.

Exhibit E: Norwegian’s passengers spend relatively higher once onboard the ship (Company sources)

In my opinion, this is a very meaningful revenue segment for Norwegian because Onboard Revenue accounted for ~49% of Norwegian’s revenues in 2023. Here’s another slide from their Investor Day that shows how customers spend onboard Norwegian’s cruise ships.

Exhibit F: Passengers spend on Norwegian’s Cruise Ships (2024 Investor Day Presentation, Norwegian Cruise Lines)

Given that cruise operators have reported strong bookings through Q1, I believe these trends will uniquely boost Norwegian’s outlook as we proceed through the year when most cruises have already set sail. I believe management will be conservative in guiding FY24 numbers since it is usually easier to predict bookings from ticket sales than onboard revenue.

These trends, in my opinion, will create lumpy performances in the first half of FY24 but should get better as we move through the second half of FY24, assuming there are no macroeconomic shocks that reverse the consumer spending outlook.

Norwegian’s Capital Structure Risks

I will admit that Norwegian’s balance sheet is a big risk, especially if the economy swings into recession, halting all consumer spending, especially discretionary spending.

There is no secret here that Norwegian is a debt-heavy business, which has gotten even larger after the company had to raise its debt levels by almost two times while at the same time diluting its share base to raise enough funds to keep the business afloat.

Per its recent 10-Q , Norwegian is severely indebted, carrying ~$14 billion in debt and about half a billion in cash. That means Norwegian will have to walk a thin line, refinancing its debt at interest rates it deems most favorable for itself and its shareholders while raising its cash flow outlook.

But as long as demand sustains and consumers continue to spend on cruises, Norwegian should be able to inch closer to holding debt leverage closer to its pre-pandemic levels. Management has issued some meaningful guidance towards raising cash flow targets into 2026, as I have attached in Exhibit G below.

Exhibit G: Norwegian’s FCF targets through FY26 (2024 Investor Day Presentation, Norwegian Cruise Lines)

At the same time, management has also guided towards driving its debt leverage lower to its pre-pandemic levels, as I have illustrated in Exhibit H. While its interest coverage ratios are still low, I expect them to be higher based on my outlook for their adjusted EBITDA and management’s FCF outlook.

Exhibit H: Norwegian’s Debt Leverage Goals versus past trends (Company sources)

Despite its debt load, Norwegian has upside

My valuation models suggest that after I account for all the interest expenses towards servicing its high debt levels, I still believe Norwegian has upside. Here are my assumptions:

As laid out in Exhibit B and other sections, I expect sales will grow faster than their guidance levels. For now, I assume growth rates are in line with the cruise market and its peers in the high single digits. I also expect the total market growth rates to improve through the year, so I may update my revenue growth rates for Norwegian higher through the year.

I expect management to achieve at least 20 b.p. of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion on average per year between 2024 and 2026. Note that management has already guided FY24 adjusted EBITDA of around ~2.3 billion, which represents a margin expansion of 270 bp.

Discount rates of 13.2% to account for higher risk due to its debt load versus some micro-assumptions .

I have assumed a significantly higher share outstanding base of ~470 million. This is because Norwegian’s management has already guided a share dilution of ~$90 million, or ~10%, in FY24 to service some of its debt. I have added slightly higher dilution rates to account for the margin of error. Post FY24, I expect dilution rates to stabilize to ~1% as higher FCF yields should help in servicing debt.

Exhibit I: Norwegian's Valuation Model (Author)

Based on my forecasts, I estimate adjusted EBITDA to be growing 13–14% while revenue should be growing in the 8–9% range. This should warrant a double-digit forward earnings multiple if I compare Norwegian’s EBITDA growth rate to the S&P 500 . However, after I account for ~$750 million of interest expenses to service debt, the net adjusted EBITDA left for investors to value implies a forward PE of ~5.

Based on my calculations, after accounting for debt servicing, I believe Norwegian still has between 24 and 26% upside. Of course, the company’s capital structure risks make this less appealing, leading me to recommend a Buy rating. Otherwise, I would have attached a Strong Buy rating.

Norwegian Cruise Line does have enough reason for investors to be skeptical about the stock. The inability to guide towards higher growth rates on par with its peers has not appealed to investors so far in 2024. At the same time, the company’s capital structure makes this less favorable to a broader range of investors.

However, I see strong demand in the cruise business, which should keep the momentum going for Norwegian. Plus, Norwegian’s unique customer mix of high-net-worth individuals should propel the company’s revenues higher into FY24.

I recommend a Buy on Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock.

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• Cruise ships left the Port of Baltimore for the first time since March 26.
• The port's terminal was blocked after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and killed six workers.
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A Royal Caribbean ship called Vision of the Seas left from the port on Saturday for a trip to Bermuda. And a Carnival Cruise ship called Pride destined for Greenland and Canada left Baltimore on Sunday.

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