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Cruise lines remain confident that there are calmer waters ahead, with strong bookings reported for 2022 sailings and a focus on long-haul and exotic destinations.
Carnival Corporation â the worldâs largest cruise company whose portfolio of cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Cunard among others â said it has already booked more cruises for the first half of 2022 than it did in 2019, despite minimal advertising or marketing.
Speaking during a fourth quarter earnings call, Carnivalâs chief financial officer, David Bernstein revealed: âOur cumulative advance bookings for the first half of 2022 are ahead of a very strong 2019, which was at the high end of the historical range.â