Comparing Cruise Liners Ahead of Potential Record Pricing in 2026

Jaime Katz anticipates record pricing for cruise lines in 2026 and thinks Royal Caribbean (RCL) is “a little more resilient” on pricing power overall. Carnival (CCL) tends to aim at the middle-income consumer, and she thinks it maintains better value right now for investors. She notes Norwegian is the only one of the three to fall last year and it is “very leveraged.” Jaime covers fuel prices and the potential to expand further worldwide.

Next Gen Investing

18 Feb 2026

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