Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc operates a portfolio of nine cruise lines running a fleet of more than 90 ships sailing worldwide. The company was founded in 1972 in Miami, Florida, where its first brand, Carnival Cruise Line, launched with a single ship and went on to become the first cruise line to welcome 100 million guests. More than five decades on, the group's ships sail across the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Europe and other regions.

Its business spans cruise travel, tourism, hospitality and maritime transportation. Commercial and hospitality work sits alongside three technical domains: vacation and hospitality experience design, maritime operations, and sustainable cruising practices. The stated operating idea is that vacations at sea should be accessible to a broad market rather than a wealthy few, with an emphasis on fun, affordable trips in which guests are welcomed as they are and an atmosphere intended to feel like home.

The group describes a culture of continuous innovation in the evolution of the vacation experience, paired with a commitment to sustainable cruising practices. Headquarters remain in Miami, Florida, with an operating footprint that is global.