CLL earnings - interesting comment on pricing

[DaveOKC]

This morning news release. CCL (HAL's parent) showed better than expected profits and stock is up to almost $60. Note the comment on pricing:

 

"Carnival Corporation & plc President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald noted, "We are off to a good start delivering another quarter of operational improvement on top of a very strong first quarter last year. Our performance was driven by increased demand, particularly for our core Caribbean itineraries, leading to higher year-over-year ticket prices.... "

[momatibm]

This morning news release. CCL (HAL's parent) showed better than expected profits and stock is up to almost $60. Note the comment on pricing:

 

"Carnival Corporation & plc President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald noted, "We are off to a good start delivering another quarter of operational improvement on top of a very strong first quarter last year. Our performance was driven by increased demand, particularly for our core Caribbean itineraries, leading to higher year-over-year ticket prices.... "

 

It means they haven't had to slash prices to the bone to fill the ships...means fewer opportunities for last minute savings. Which is good news for us stockholders.

[Alberta Quilter]

Maybe they'll raise the dividend again!

[avian777]

Amen to all of the above Posts ... and thank you, Carnival Corporation, for taking care of us shareholders ...

Smooth sailing $$$

[Krazy Kruizers]

Now if only HAL would length the Caribbean season.

[luvtwotrvl]

Now if only HAL would length the Caribbean season.

 

 

Amen to that!

[WISCruiser]

Amen to that!

 

Yes, it would be really nice if HAL could maybe try again, to keep one of their ships sailing, during the summer Caribbean season again. At least give it a try...👍

[erewhon]

This morning news release. CCL (HAL's parent) showed better than expected profits and stock is up to almost $60. Note the comment on pricing:

 

"Carnival Corporation & plc President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald noted, "We are off to a good start delivering another quarter of operational improvement on top of a very strong first quarter last year. Our performance was driven by increased demand, particularly for our core Caribbean itineraries, leading to higher year-over-year ticket prices.... "

 

Thank you for posting the information.

[Krazy Kruizers]

There was many times when we sailed HAL in the Caribbean and the ships were always full!!

[sparks247]

There was many times when we sailed HAL in the Caribbean and the ships were always full!!

There are too many discount cruises in the Carib, particularly with the Megaships. HAL likely makes a lot more money in the summer by deploying their few ships in Alaska, Med and NW Europe. And than again how many Caribbean cruises can you make? There is so much else to see, which is one of the advantages of HAL over the other run-of the-mill cruise lines.

Edited March 29, 2017 by sparks247

[StartrainDD]

Now if only HAL would length the Caribbean season.

 

I think this is the 'wrong side' for your suggestion but in fact in 2017/18 HAL did lengthen the season as they are bringing Koningsdam over a month earlier than in 2016.

 

Believe the comment is likely more on the spring side of the calendar...

 

I am sure HAL will be watching to see if "X" keeps their ship full all year in the Caribbean this year. They are really pushing their bookings with 'perks.'

[rkacruiser]

I think this is the 'wrong side' for your suggestion but in fact in 2017/18 HAL did lengthen the season as they are bringing Koningsdam over a month earlier than in 2016.

 

Believe the comment is likely more on the spring side of the calendar...

 

I am sure HAL will be watching to see if "X" keeps their ship full all year in the Caribbean this year. They are really pushing their bookings with 'perks.'

 

I agree with your thoughts. With Celebrity Equinox sailing this Summer on Caribbean itineraries, I am sure HAL will be watching how well she books.

[geoherb]

Princess has scheduled the Caribbean Princess for summer 2018. As to how many Caribbean cruises can one person take, I'm up to a couple of dozen. The ship is our main destination.

[RDC1]

I think this is the 'wrong side' for your suggestion but in fact in 2017/18 HAL did lengthen the season as they are bringing Koningsdam over a month earlier than in 2016.

 

Believe the comment is likely more on the spring side of the calendar...

 

I am sure HAL will be watching to see if "X" keeps their ship full all year in the Caribbean this year. They are really pushing their bookings with 'perks.'

 

Princess is also going to put the Caribbean Princess in the Caribbean for the summer in 2018. How that ship does might also impact HAL. Though summer in the Caribbean seems to be family focused. Princess is making specific family focused changes to the Caribbean Princess prior to her deployment next year.