Carnival Corporation & plc, founded in 1972, is the world's largest cruise company. It operates a fleet of more than 90 ships through nine cruise line brands - AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (UK), P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises and Seabourn - and owns and operates port destinations and land operations in Alaska and the Yukon. The ships visit over 800 ports and destinations worldwide and carry millions of guests each year.
Technical work at the company spans sustainable maritime operations, emissions reduction and greenhouse gas intensity management, fleet operations and logistics, port destination and land operations management, and cruise vacation experience delivery. Stated targets include a 20% cut in greenhouse gas intensity per berth day by 2026 and net zero emissions from ship operations by 2050.
The company employs more than 160,000 people from 150 countries. Its stated purpose covers creating memorable experiences and building borderless connections, alongside commitments to sustainability and to the integrity of every ocean sailed, every place visited and every life touched. Headquartered operations are global, with brand and destination presence spanning the UK, Australia, Alaska and the Yukon.
