Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation & plc is a British-American cruise operator and the world's largest leisure travel company. It manages a portfolio of various cruise line brands that operate ships globally, with dual headquarters in Miami, Florida and Southampton, United Kingdom.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United Kingdom
HQ City
Southampton
Founded
1972
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NYSE: CCL, LSE: CCL
Tax Domicile
PA
Ultimate Parent
Carnival Corporation & plc
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Modern Slavery Act statement published
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1972
Carnival Cruise Line founded
Ted Arison founded Carnival Cruise Line, which later became the base for the current corporation.
2003
Dual-listed company formation
Carnival Corporation merged with P&O Princess Cruises to form the dual-listed Carnival Corporation & plc.
2020
COVID-19 pause
The company suspended all cruise operations globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.