CCL's 100-millionth guests were the Clifford family (Debi and David) from Ohio.Īs of 2023, 9 out of CCL's 14 American homeports (Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Jacksonville, New York City, Baltimore, Mobile, Galveston, Long Beach/Los Angeles) utilize Facial Biometric Technology (public-private partnership with CBP/US Customs and Border Protection Agency), resulting in ~30% reduction in debarkation time. The unique milestone was celebrated on Carnival Sunrise (in PortMiami) and attended by Christine Duffy (President). On March 16th, CCL became the world's first cruise company to have served 100 million passengers. The tour costs extra ($55-$95 per person), lasts ~2-3,5 hours and visits the Wheelhouse/navigation bridge, engine control room, main dining room's galley/kitchen, crew areas (cabins, mess hall, dining room, bar lounge), laundry, among others. Since April 1st CCL offers again the popular "Behind the Scenes" ship tour fleetwide. In 1996, the 101,000-GT Carnival Destiny (now Sunshine) became the world's biggest passenger ship and the first to weigh over 100,000 tons. CCL pioneered the concept of less expensive, short-break itineraries. CCL's executive control is provided by Corporation's North American division. In 2018, Carnival Corporation controlled ~39% of the global ship cruising market (revenue) and ~48% of the passengers (39% in 2020), with full ownership of 9 brands (CCL, AIDA, Costa, Cunard, HAL-Holland America, P&O UK & Australia, Princess, Seabourn).ĬCL currently has 40,000+ employees from 120 nationalities.įor 50 years - between March 11th, 1972 (CCL's maiden voyage with TSS Mardi Gras out of PortMiami) and March 11th, 2022, the company served 90+ million passengers.ĬCL has the largest fleet in the Corporation's group of companies and accounts for over 1/5 of the Group's worldwide market share. Today, CCL is one of the 10 brands owned by Carnival Corporation - currently the world's largest passenger shipping company (followed by RCG-Royal Caribbean Group). The initial public offering of 20% common stock in 1987 provided capital for fleet expansion. The company was originally private (independent), founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924-1999). CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines () is an American passenger shipping company based in Doral, Florida ( Miami suburb).
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