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Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most recognized cruise brands in the world, known for its upbeat “fun-first” onboard experience, short-to-long itineraries, and a large U.S. homeport network. Because Carnival Cruise Line is a brand within Carnival Corporation & plc, the best “by the numbers” snapshot combines (1) brand-level operating facts (like fleet size) and (2) parent-company performance metrics (like revenue, profit, and passenger cruise days) that are disclosed in audited filings.
This page compiles the most verifiable Carnival Cruise Line statistics available from official sources, while preserving useful historical numbers with clear year labels.
Carnival Cruise Line by the Numbers (2026)
What is Carnival Cruise Line? Carnival Cruise Line is a major cruise brand owned by Carnival Corporation & plc, offering sailings from multiple homeports with itineraries ranging from quick weekend trips to longer vacations.
- Ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet: 29 ships
- Parent company (Carnival Corporation & plc) revenue: $26.622B (FY2025)
- Parent company net income: $2.760B (FY2025)
- Passenger Cruise Days (PCDs): 101.7M (FY2025)
- Occupancy: 105% (FY2025; cruise-industry calculation)
Sources:
Carnival Cruise Line About Us |
Carnival Corporation & plc FY2025 Form 10-K (PDF)
Key Metrics Table
| Metric | Most Recent Figure | Year / As-of Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line fleet size (ships) | 29 | Current brand statement | Carnival “About Us” |
| Total revenue (Carnival Corporation & plc) | $26.622B | FY2025 (ended Nov. 30, 2025) | FY2025 Form 10-K |
| Net income (Carnival Corporation & plc) | $2.760B | FY2025 | FY2025 Form 10-K |
| Passenger Cruise Days (PCDs) | 101.7M | FY2025 | FY2025 Form 10-K |
| Available Lower Berth Days (ALBDs) | 96.5M | FY2025 | FY2025 Form 10-K |
| Occupancy | 105% | FY2025 | FY2025 Form 10-K |
| Employees onboard (average) | 101,000 | FY2025 (average onboard) | FY2025 Form 10-K |
Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Carnival states that it operates 29 ships across itineraries that can range from short getaways to longer cruises, sailing from multiple U.S. departure ports. If you’re comparing cruise lines, fleet size matters because it shapes itinerary variety, homeport coverage, and the availability of newer ship classes.
Source: Carnival Cruise Line About Us
How to Read Cruise Scale Metrics
Carnival Corporation & plc (the parent company) discloses cruise-industry volume metrics that help explain how much cruising it actually operates:
- Passenger Cruise Days (PCDs): a volume measure that increases as more people sail and/or trips get longer.
- Available Lower Berth Days (ALBDs): capacity measure based on “lower berths” (two passengers per cabin assumption).
- Occupancy: PCDs divided by ALBDs, and it can exceed 100% when cabins average more than two guests.
For FY2025, Carnival reported 101.7M PCDs, 96.5M ALBDs, and 105% occupancy. Source
Carnival Corporation Revenue & Profit (Latest Full Year)
Because Carnival Cruise Line is a brand within Carnival Corporation & plc, the most reliable “financial” statistics typically come from the parent company’s audited reporting.
- Total revenue: $26.622B (FY2025) vs $25.021B (FY2024)
- Net income: $2.760B (FY2025) vs $1.916B (FY2024)
Historical Trend: Revenue (Annual)
- FY2025: $26.622B
- FY2024: $25.021B
- FY2023: $21.593B
Historical Trend: Net Income (Annual)
- FY2025: $2.760B
- FY2024: $1.916B
- FY2023: ($0.074B)
FAQ
How many ships does Carnival Cruise Line have?
Carnival Cruise Line says it operates 29 ships. Source
Is Carnival Cruise Line the same as Carnival Corporation?
No. Carnival Cruise Line is a cruise brand. Carnival Corporation & plc is the parent company that owns multiple cruise brands and reports consolidated financial results.
How much revenue does Carnival make?
Carnival Corporation & plc reported $26.622B in total revenue for FY2025 (ended Nov. 30, 2025). Source
Was Carnival profitable in 2025?
Yes. Carnival Corporation & plc reported $2.760B net income in FY2025. Source
What do “Passenger Cruise Days” mean?
Passenger Cruise Days (PCDs) are a cruise-industry volume metric that approximates passenger demand over time (more guests and/or longer sailings increase PCDs). Carnival reported 101.7M PCDs in FY2025. Source
Why can cruise occupancy be over 100%?
Occupancy is calculated using a denominator that assumes two guests per cabin. When ships carry more than two guests in some cabins on average, the metric can exceed 100%. Carnival reported 105% occupancy for FY2025. Source
