by Cruise Market Watch | Jan 17, 2011 | Marketing, Stock, Top 10 Lists
Our proprietary database tracks daily ticket prices and passenger sailings to port destinations from nearly 8,000 annual cruises. This gives us a unique vantage point to spot unusual values.* Topping our "least expensive" list is the Norwegian Sky. For a total of...
by Cruise Market Watch | Dec 21, 2010 | Stock
Following yesterday's upgrade to Overweight and a $51 price target, Carnival (CCL) released 4th quarter and year end earnings this morning delivering investors an early Christmas present. Earnings were in line with analyst expectations, overcoming some of the expected...
by Cruise Market Watch | Dec 1, 2010 | Stock
It may be odd to think of a ship soaring rather than sailing, but that is what cruise line stocks have been doing over the past six months. In fact, Royal Caribbean’s (RCL) price per share (pps) has risen 87% from July lows of $23 to recent highs of $43. Likewise...
by Cruise Market Watch | Nov 29, 2009 | Marketing, Revenue, Stock, Trends
Cruise Market Watch releases 2010 cruise industry market statistics based on current economic conditions and anticipated new ship builds. Among the 2010 highlights: Total worldwide cruise passenger capacity will increase 6.9% over 2009. Annualized total passengers...
by Cruise Market Watch | Nov 23, 2009 | Hot Topics, Marketing, Revenue, Stock, Video
Cruise Market Watch appears on PBS's Nightly Business Report, Friday November 20th, 2009 discussing the cruise industry and launch of the new mega ship, Oasis of the Seas.
by Cruise Market Watch | Nov 19, 2009 | Hot Topics, Marketing, Revenue, Stock, Trends
In mass-American culture, bigger hasn't always meant better to everyone, but it has certainly meant brand buzz. While some refer to the Mall of America as "Sprawl of America," it is also the most visited shopping mall in the world. Opening in 1992, it attracts more...