Revenue of Carnival Corporation & plc worldwide 2008-2023, by segment

The global revenue of Carnival Corporation & plc increased sharply in 2023 over the previous year, recovering from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In 2023, the revenue generated by passenger tickets amounted to around 14.1 billion U.S. dollars, whereas onboard and other types of revenue exceeded 7.5 billion U.S. dollars, the highest figure recorded over the period considered.

Has Carnival Corporation & plc recovered from the impact of COVID-19?

As the company's revenue bounced back in 2023, so did the cruise operating expenses of Carnival Corporation & plc that year. Overall, the company reported a net loss of approximately 70 million U.S. dollars in 2023. Despite the negative result, this figure represents a significant improvement compared to the dramatic financial losses recorded in the past three years due to the impact of the health crisis.

What are the biggest cruise markets in the world?

When breaking down the number of global cruise passengers by source region, North America reported by far the highest figure, with over 12 million travelers from that region in 2022. On the other hand, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda ranked as the most visited cruise destinations worldwide that year, welcoming around nine million guests.