Cruising Into Profit - The Resurgence Of High Cruise Ticket Prices: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
The cruise sector is witnessing a resurgence with a significant increase in ticket prices. Top cruise companies, Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL), have set their ticket prices higher than pre-pandemic levels. There's speculation of further price hikes, despite these companies already reaching pre-pandemic profits. Data from Cruise Critic, a platform under Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP), shows a 43% rise in the average rate for a five-night Caribbean cruise compared to 2019.

October 10, 2023 | 4:35 pm
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Carnival Corp's ticket prices are higher than pre-pandemic levels and there's speculation of further price hikes. The company's third-quarter net revenue for each passenger per day reached an unprecedented level.
The increase in ticket prices and speculation of further hikes, along with record Q3 net revenue per passenger, indicate a strong financial performance for Carnival Corp, which could positively impact its stock price.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has set its ticket prices higher than pre-pandemic levels. The company's CEO hinted at potential price escalations in response to booming demand.
The increase in ticket prices and the CEO's hint at potential further price escalations due to high demand suggest a strong financial outlook for Royal Caribbean, which could positively impact its stock price.
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Data from Cruise Critic, a platform under Tripadvisor Inc, shows a 43% rise in the average rate for a five-night Caribbean cruise compared to 2019.
The data from Cruise Critic, a platform under Tripadvisor, indicates a strong resurgence in the cruise sector. This could potentially lead to increased traffic and usage of Tripadvisor's platform, positively impacting its stock price.
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