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These ETFs Give Excellent Exposure to the Cruise Line Industry

Cruise lines have been through the ringer, but investing in down stocks could mean heightened return upon recovery.

Dec. 23 2020, Updated 5:09 a.m. ET

The pandemic has hit the market hard, but the cruise industry has taken a particularly fervent beating. Cruise line stocks have been volatile over the course of 2020, but investing in individual stocks does bring more risk than a diversified fund.

However, investors can use ETFS that invest in cruise lines to boost capital into the industry without posing enormous risk. As Norwegian Cruise, Carnival Corporation, and Royal Caribbean continue to await their first post-pandemic voyage, baskets of stocks are working together to keep the sector afloat in the market.

Are there any cruise line ETFs?

There aren't any ETFs that are specific to cruise lines only, but there are plenty of ETFs that include major cruise companies in the mix.

In a basket of securities like an ETF, this is a good thing for a struggling industry as well as the investors who choose to put their capital at risk. After all, ETFs are more tax-efficient and they offer increased security when it comes to returns.

Cruise lines are in the 3X ETF

$HIBL — Jonah Lupton 🇺🇸 (@JonahLupton) November 9, 2020

The Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares goes by "HIBL" on the NYSE ARCA. It's only been around since Nov. 2019, but this fund aims to outperform the S&P 500 High Beta index. More than 80 percent of the 3X ETF goes toward financial instrument assets, but the remainder is a diverse array.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. accounts for 0.24 percent of the 3X ETF. That actually puts Norwegian in fifth place as far as total net assets. They're beat only by Discover Financial Services, Tapestry Inc., Dreyfus Government Cash Management, and Financial Square Treasury Instruments (the last two have the highest holdings at 25.52 percent and 29.52 percent, respectively).

Check out this cruise line ETF from Vanguard

$VCR on my watchlist. Funding that bucket soon. — Rio♻️ (@tmc7o7) December 15, 2020

The main Vanguard ETF containing noteworthy cruise line securities is the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF ("VCR"). VCR is basically the ETF version of VCDAX, Vanguard's discretionary index fund. The ETF has an 18.46 percent five-year return, but its expense ratio is rather low at 0.1 percent. 

Hotels, resorts, and cruise lines account for three percent of the ETF as of Nov. 30.

Norwegian Cruise Line ETFs are plentiful

Norwegian Cruise Line has found its way into at least 85 ETF baskets. Norwegian has the most exposure in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (or "RCD" on the ARCA), where it holds 2.05 percent. 

Other options include the iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF (or "JKL" on the same exchange) and the Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares.

There's no shortage of ETFs with Carnival Cruise Line holdings, either

*Ticker wrong. It’s $SFYF . — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) July 1, 2020

Carnival Cruise Line has 110 ETF holdings. The stock's most prominent allocation can be found in the SoFi 50 ETF, or "SFYF" on the ARCA. There, it holds about 1.98 percent. 

Other ETFs include the iShares Evolved U.S. Media and Entertainment ETF ("IEME" on the BATS Exchange) and the Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund ETF ("VBR" on the ARCA).

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Top 4 cruise line stocks for 2023

15th Feb 2023

Cruise stocks may be the travel stocks that suffered the most from the pandemic, but to far-sighted investors, now is the time to buy at lower prices, and benefit from the long-term recovery.

Cruise stocks are sailing stormy seas

The situation is still challenging for cruise stocks. The near-total lockdown from March 2020 to July 2021 left every cruise line bearing hefty debt. Rising interest rates could inflate that burden even more 1 ; a number of popular routes to China, St. Petersburg, and Baltic ports are unavailable; rising fuel prices add to expenses; and inflation could deter passengers 2 , possibilities which deter risk-averse investors. 

However, many analysts 3 see cruise stocks as a lucrative option in the long run. The trends are encouraging: almost 6 million passengers sailed since the cruise industry’s restart in July 2021 4 ; most cruise ships have returned to the seas and 16 new ones were launched 5 ; and cruise companies predict rising numbers and a return to profitability by end 2022 6 .

The three leading cruise lines continued investing in new ships, private islands, and new ports, helping ensure their ongoing viability 7 , and loyalty among cruise aficionados is strong. Pre-pandemic, cruise companies were growing their appeal among younger audiences, and have increased their commitments to sustainability since COVID-19 8 . 

Cruise stocks could be a profitable long-term investment

To investors hoping to cash in on the cruise recovery, the recent fall in cruise stock prices 9 makes this an even better time to buy. Cruise stocks delivered strong returns before the pandemic, and there are many reasons to expect them to do so again, even if they have a long way to go. 

“When business returns, will it go smoothly? Will cruise stocks recover? The answer is a pretty resounding yes.” says Matthew Makowski, senior research analyst at Investment U 10 . In a similar vein, JPMorgan analyst Daniel Adam declares that the outlook for cruise stocks is still “more positive than not. 11 ” For investors who share their perspective and want to take part in the market, we’ve gathered 4 of the best cruise stocks for investing in 2023.

1. Defiance Travel ETF (CRUZ)

Many investors are interested in buying into cruise stocks now, feeling that prices will rise in the long term even though there’s still a way for them to go till they reach full recovery. But as analysts like Daniel Adam warn 12 , you need to choose carefully, because it’s still hard to predict which are the best cruise stocks and which could ultimately sink forever.

That’s why Defiance’s CRUZ Travel ETF could be a good solution. A cruise ETF lets you spread your investment across numerous cruise stocks with a single purchase, making it easier for retail investors with small portfolios to mitigate their exposure to risk. 

CRUZ is a broad travel ETF that covers leading cruise stocks as well as companies in the airline, hotel, and wider travel sectors, which enables you to benefit from the travel recovery in its largest sense. CRUZ tracks the rules-based weighted BlueStar Global Hotels, Airlines, and Cruises Index, has an expense ratio of 0.45%, and is currently trading at $16.15 13 .

2. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)

Florida-based Royal Caribbean is the second largest cruise stock, with a number of cruise brands floating under its umbrella. Like all cruise stocks, Royal Caribbean suffered during the 2020-2021 shutdown, but it never stopped investing in expanding the brand. During the pandemic it launched two new ships, one of them the largest cruise ship in the world, and continued building private islands to add more revenue streams and provide destinations that it can control 14 .

Royal Caribbean’s September earnings filing reported positive EBITDA and operating cash flow for the first time since before COVID-19, with trends and pricing for 2023 ahead of 2019 levels 15 . Bookings exceeded those for 2019, and are expected to rise even further in 2023 16 . 

Daniel Kline, managing editor for The Street, is bullish for Royal Caribbean stock. “Royal Caribbean’s stock may take years to recover, but the company was solidly profitable before the pandemic. It should turn from a loss to a profit in the latter half of 2022 and then, barring another global pandemic, the company should be able to work its way back to being the preeminent mass market cruise line,” he writes. 17

3. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH)

Norwegian’s stock prices are still down more than 70% from its pre-pandemic high 18 , but many analysts consider it the cruise line best positioned to recover quickly despite its smaller fleet capacity 19 20 , making today’s low stock prices a feature, not a bug. Norwegian plans to introduce eight more ships through 2027 21 .

In Q3 2022, total revenue reached $1.6 billion, still well below 2019 levels, 22 but occupancy and onboard revenue grew significantly, pointing to Norwegian’s strong recovery. Occupancy rose to 82%, and is expected to reach the mid-high 80s in Q4 and 100% by Q2 2023, 23 while onboard passenger revenue grew to 14% over 2019 levels, breaking previous records 24 . Norwegian has set a pricing strategy of “high value over low price,” which has deterred some passengers, but its high onboard revenue generation shows that the policy is paying off. 25

Norwegian is Daniel Adam’s top cruise stocks pick, thanks to its “greater opportunity for growth, which we consider a positive against the backdrop of strong pent-up leisure travel demand and the attractive value proposition that cruise lines offer versus land-based vacation alternatives. 26 ” Norwegian is currently trading at $12.14. 27

4. Carnival Corp (CCL)

The world’s largest cruise line has a mixed rating. Some analysts point to disappointing Q3 earnings which reported losses of $0.65 per share, far worse than the predicted $0.13 per share, and revenue that came in $800 million below projections 28 . Analysts are also concerned about its large debt burden and low liquidity. 29

But others focus on positive metrics while emphasizing the need to take a long-term view, advising cautious investing. 30 Carnival is expected to return to productivity in fiscal year 2023 31 , booking trends are excellent 32 , and metrics like total revenue and onboard revenue are up significantly over the previous quarter 33 . By December, losses had shrunk slightly more than expected and occupancy rose to 90% or more, and is forecast to return to historic levels by summer 2023 34 . 

“Booking volumes strengthened following the relaxation in protocols, cancellation trends are improving globally, and we have seen a measurable lengthening in the booking curve, across all brands,” said Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein 35 . Carnival is currently trading at $7.67 36 .

1 “Debt-loaded cruise lines’ shares fall as Fed hikes rate and recession fears grow” September 23, 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/23/cruise-line-stocks-fall-fed-rate-hike-recession-worries.html

2 “Why You Should Buy the Dip on This Cruise Line Stock” November 21, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/11/21/why-you-should-buy-the-dip-on-this-cruise-line-sto/

3 “Cruise Stocks: Six Reasons a Valuable Recovery Is Still in Store” August 16, 2022 https://investmentu.com/cruise-stocks/ “Why this cruise stock remains JPMorgan’s favorite as leisure travel keeps roaring” December 6, 2022 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-cruise-stock-remains-jpmorgans-favorite-as-leisure-travel-keeps-roaring-11670338937 “Why Royal Caribbean and Carnival Stock Will Recover” September 30, 2022 https://www.thestreet.com/investing/why-royal-caribbean-carnival-stock-are-good-buys

4 “CLIA Expects Nearly All Ships Back by July, Full Recovery by 2023” January 27, 2022 https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/clia-releases-2022-outlook-all-ships-back-july-full-recovery-2023

5 “CLIA Expects Nearly All Ships Back by July, Full Recovery by 2023” January 27, 2022 https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/clia-releases-2022-outlook-all-ships-back-july-full-recovery-2023

6  “Cruise ships are set to sail, but investors are wary” April 4, 2022 https://www.barrons.com/visual-stories/cruise-outlook-carnival-stock-2022-01648846207  

7  “Why Royal Caribbean and Carnival Stock Will Recover” September 30, 2022   https://www.thestreet.com/investing/why-royal-caribbean-carnival-stock-are-good-buys  

8  “CLIA Expects Nearly All Ships Back by July, Full Recovery by 2023” January 27, 2022 https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/clia-releases-2022-outlook-all-ships-back-july-full-recovery-2023  

9  “Why Carnival and Other Cruise Line Stocks Are Bouncing Back Today” October 4, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/10/04/why-carnival-and-other-cruise-line-stocks-are-boun/  

10  “Cruise Stocks: Six Reasons a Valuable Recovery Is Still in Store” August 16, 2022 https://investmentu.com/cruise-stocks/  

11 “Why this cruise stock remains JPMorgan’s favorite as leisure travel keeps roaring” December 6, 2022 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-cruise-stock-remains-jpmorgans-favorite-as-leisure-travel-keeps-roaring-11670338937

12 “Why this cruise stock remains JPMorgan’s favorite as leisure travel keeps roaring” December 6, 2022 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-cruise-stock-remains-jpmorgans-favorite-as-leisure-travel-keeps-roaring-11670338937

13 Accessed December 29, 2022 https://www.defianceetfs.com/cruz/

14 “Should I Buy Royal Caribbean Stock?” June 25, 2022  https://www.thestreet.com/investing/should-i-buy-royal-caribbean-stock

15 “5 Best Travel Stocks To Buy Right Now” December 20, 2022 https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/5-best-travel-stocks-to-buy-right-now-2-1100905/

16 “11 Best Cruise Stocks To Buy Right Now”  October 3, 2022 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/11-best-cruise-stocks-buy-123531030.html

17 “Should I Buy Royal Caribbean Stock?” June 25, 2022 https://www.thestreet.com/investing/should-i-buy-royal-caribbean-stock

18 “Why You Should Buy the Dip on This Cruise Line Stock” November 21, 2022  https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/11/21/why-you-should-buy-the-dip-on-this-cruise-line-sto/  

19 “11 Best Cruise Stocks To Buy Right Now”  October 3, 2022 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/11-best-cruise-stocks-buy-123531030.html  

20 “Why this cruise stock remains JPMorgan’s favorite as leisure travel keeps roaring” December 6, 2022 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-cruise-stock-remains-jpmorgans-favorite-as-leisure-travel-keeps-roaring-11670338937

21 “Here’s Why Investors Should Retain Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) Now” December 8, 2022 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/heres-why-investors-should-retain-norwegian-cruise-nclh-now-0  

22 “Why You Should Buy the Dip on This Cruise Line Stock” November 21, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/11/21/why-you-should-buy-the-dip-on-this-cruise-line-sto/

23 “Here’s Why Investors Should Retain Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) Now” December 8, 2022 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/heres-why-investors-should-retain-norwegian-cruise-nclh-now-0  

24 “Why You Should Buy the Dip on This Cruise Line Stock” November 21, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/11/21/why-you-should-buy-the-dip-on-this-cruise-line-sto/  

25 “Why You Should Buy the Dip on This Cruise Line Stock” November 21, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/11/21/why-you-should-buy-the-dip-on-this-cruise-line-sto/   

26 “Why this cruise stock remains JPMorgan’s favorite as leisure travel keeps roaring” December 6, 2022 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-this-cruise-stock-remains-jpmorgans-favorite-as-leisure-travel-keeps-roaring-11670338937  

27 Accessed December 29, 2022 https://www.google.com/search?q=norwegian+cruise+stock+price&oq=norwegian+cruise+stock+price&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i199i465i512j0i512l3j69i61j69i60j69i61.3254j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  

28 “Why Carnival and Other Cruise Line Stocks Are Bouncing Back Today” October 4, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/10/04/why-carnival-and-other-cruise-line-stocks-are-boun/  

29 “Why Carnival and Other Cruise Stocks Sank on Thursday” December 22, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/why-carnival-stock-and-other-cruise-stocks-sank-on/ “Carnival Survived the Pandemic, but Investors Should Probably Avoid the Stock for This Reason” December 20, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/20/carnival-survived-pandemic-investors-avoid-stock/

30 “Why Royal Caribbean and Carnival Stock Will Recover” September 30, 2022 https://www.thestreet.com/investing/why-royal-caribbean-carnival-stock-are-good-buys   “Carnival Corporation’s (NYSE:CCL) Outlook is Improving. Should You Buy?” December 26, 2022 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/carnival-corporations-nyse:ccl-outlook-is-improving.-should-you-buy

31 “Carnival Survived the Pandemic, but Investors Should Probably Avoid the Stock for This Reason” December 20, 2022 https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/20/carnival-survived-pandemic-investors-avoid-stock/  

32 “Carnival Corporation’s (NYSE:CCL) Outlook is Improving. Should You Buy?” December 26, 2022 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/carnival-corporations-nyse:ccl-outlook-is-improving.-should-you-buy

33 “Why Royal Caribbean and Carnival Stock Will Recover” September 30, 2022 https://www.thestreet.com/investing/why-royal-caribbean-carnival-stock-are-good-buys  

34 “Carnival Corp posts smaller loss as it tightens control on costs” December 21, 2022  https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/carnival-corp-misses-quarterly-revenue-144215249.html

35 “Carnival Corp posts smaller loss as it tightens control on costs” December 21, 2022 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/carnival-corp-misses-quarterly-revenue-144215249.html

36 Accessed December 29, 2022 https://www.google.com/search?q=carinval++cruise+stock+price&ei=Xl-tY9efLYyqkdUPn5iW0AI&ved=0ahUKEwjXxu2jw578AhUMVaQEHR-MBSoQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=carinval++cruise+stock+price&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIHCAAQgAQQDTIHCAAQgAQQDTIHCAAQgAQQDTIHCAAQgAQQDTIHCAAQgAQQDTIHCAAQgAQQDTIHCAAQgAQQDTIGCAAQHhANMgYIABAeEA0yBggAEB4QDToKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoHCAAQsAMQQzoGCAAQBxAeSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUJYIWNIPYN0RaAJwAXgAgAGYAYgBywmSAQMwLjmYAQCgAQHIAQrAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

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7 Best Cruise Stocks to Buy Now

It's been smooth sailing for cruise stocks so far this year, thanks to tailwinds from strong travel demand.

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Cruise stock investors stand to benefit immensely if shares return to their pre-pandemic levels.

Many cruise stocks have rewarded investors year to date thanks to booming travel demand. After gloomy performances during the pandemic, cruise stocks look poised to deliver gains for investors.

Battered comps from slow travel make it easier for cruise stocks to achieve triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth. And some cruise companies have already reported that type of growth.

Do Cruise Stocks Present an Opportunity?

Many cruise stocks still have not reached their pre-pandemic prices. Carnival Corp. & PLC (ticker: CCL ), one of the best cruise stocks to buy now, is well removed from its pre-pandemic per-share range of high $40s to low $50s.

John Engle, president of Almington Capital, indicates that cruise stocks can continue to ride the momentum from current trends. "In the short term, cruise stocks may enjoy some tailwinds thanks to upbeat expectations about the summer vacation season," Engle says. "After years of struggles in the face of a global pandemic and macroeconomic uncertainty, cruise operators have been bouncing back."

Cruise stock investors stand to benefit immensely if shares return to their pre-pandemic levels. Some of these cruise stocks distributed quarterly dividend payments leading up to 2020, hiking the dividend each year.

Meanwhile, the airline industry has experienced a strong recovery as well. Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL ) raised its full-year outlook and reinstated its dividend. American Airlines Group Inc. ( AAL ) has also flipped back to profitability and is experiencing strong top-line growth.

The success of airlines and cruises demonstrates that more people want to travel with restrictions lifted.

Cruise Stock Risks to Keep in Mind

Although cruise stocks have delivered strong year-to-date returns and have made significant progress, the travel sector carries some risk. Some stocks are riskier than others, but Engle says some risks specifically apply to cruise stocks.

"The biggest risk for cruise stocks is sustainable profitability," says Engle. "Many cruise operators are carrying an awful lot of debt, and it is not clear whether they will be able to service it over the long run. Thin profit margins and high debt should always be a cause for concern for investors looking at cyclical industries . Even a mild recession could be enough to devastate cruise operators' bottom lines."

Cruise stocks can continue their run as long as travel demand stays strong. However, any slowdowns can hurt cruise companies that carry significant debt. Cruise stock investors should carefully monitor travel demand to gauge the risk of their investments.

Investors seeking exposure to heightened travel demand may want to consider these seven top cruise stocks:

Carnival Corp. & PLC ( CCL )

Carnival shares have more than doubled year to date as more travelers return to cruises. The company reported $4.9 billion in revenue in the second quarter, more than doubling its growth year over year. It is also the highest quarterly revenue number the corporation has ever reported. Total customer deposits also reached an all-time high of $7.2 billion, eclipsing the previous record of $6 billion in May 2019.

Carnival also reported a better-than-expected net loss of $407 million. Previous guidance suggested a second-quarter net loss between $425 million and $525 million. In a press release, Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue its progress.

"With bookings and customer deposits hitting all-time highs, we are clearly gaining momentum on an upward trajectory."

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ( RCL )

Royal Caribbean shares have also doubled year to date, and the company is almost back to profitability. The company reported $2.9 billion in revenue and a $47.9 million net loss (19 cents per share) in the first quarter. Full-year guidance calls for adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4.40 to $4.80 per share.

A return to profitability can mean a dividend isn't too far away. While management said there is no plan to declare or pay dividends in the near future, a return to payouts in 2024 or 2025 would be a welcome development for investors.

Prior to the pandemic, Royal Caribbean had been a reliable dividend growth stock since 2011. During that time span, the annual dividend jumped from $0.40 per share to $3.12 per share.

Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty remains optimistic that the rising trend of cruises will hold its ground.

"Leisure travel continues to strengthen as consumer spend further shifts toward experiences," Liberty said in a May 4 press release. "Demand for our brands is outpacing broader travel due to a strong rebound and an attractive value proposition."

Raised guidance also indicates the confidence leadership has in the underlying business.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ( NCLH )

NCLH stock hasn't doubled like the other cruise stocks, but it has still outperformed the market with a nearly 70% year-to-date gain. The company reported $1.8 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 31, which represents 249% year-over-year growth. Its annual revenue as of March 31 was $6.1 billion, a 426.5% increase year over year. Norwegian had a quarterly net loss of $159.3 million, or 38 cents per share.

Norwegian met or exceeded guidance on all key metrics in the first quarter. The company believes it can achieve a full-year adjusted EPS of 75 cents, an increase from its prior estimate of 70 cents. The company is going through a CEO transition, with Frank Del Rio passing the helm to Harry Sommer at the end of June. In his last press release as CEO, Del Rio informed shareholders that the company is "solidly positioned for 2023 and beyond" and has completed its post-pandemic operational recovery.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. ( LIND )

Lindblad Expeditions is a smaller cruise stock, with a $558 million market cap that has rewarded shareholders with a 35.6% year-to-date return as of July 17. The company reported $143.4 million in revenue in the first quarter, representing a 167% revenue increase from Q1 2019 and a 111% revenue increase from Q1 2022.

The company has growing occupancy rates and reported a quarterly net income of $621,000. That is a significant improvement from last year's net loss of $41.7 million in Q1 2022.

Leadership remains confident in the booming demand for cruise travel, setting full-year tour revenue guidance at $550 million to $575 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA , at $70 million to $80 million. The company has also planned a $35 million stock repurchase program.

Agilysys Inc. ( AGYS )

Agilysys provides software for the hospitality industry, giving it some exposure to cruise lines. The company also serves other sectors, such as hotels, resorts, stadiums and higher education.

Agilysys reported 21.8% year-over-year revenue growth to a record $198 million in fiscal year 2023, which ended on March 31. The company also reported $14.6 million in net income, more than doubling its growth from FY 2022. A healthy 60% of the company's total revenue is recurring, which makes it more feasible for the company to maintain profit margins.

Agilysys hasn't soared like pure-play cruise stocks. In fact, the stock is down roughly 14.3% year to date as of July 17. However, AGYS shares are up more than 300% over the past five years.

OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. ( OSW )

OneSpaWorld Holdings provides spas, wellness and treatments on cruises and on land. Shares have jumped 28% year to date as the rising demand for cruise travel means more demand for OneSpaWorld's services.

The company reported $182.5 million in total revenues in Q1 2023. That's more than double the amount of revenue that the company generated in Q1 2022. Leonard Fluxman, OneSpaWorld's CEO, indicated back in May that second-quarter results were already looking promising.

"Our second quarter 2023 performance is off to a positive start, and we expect our favorable momentum to continue to build throughout the year," Fluxman said.

World Kinect Corp. ( WKC )

World Kinect Corp., formerly known as World Fuel Services Corp., is an energy, commodities and services company. The corporation sells more than 50 fuel products and has delivered over 18 billion gallons of fuel.

Cruise ships that need fuel to cover vast distances turn to companies like World Kinect. The return of travel helped the company generate about $59 billion in revenue in 2022.

Revenue growth decelerated in 2023, and the company also reported a 13% year-over-year decline in net income in the first quarter. Aviation and marine segments both experienced double-digit year-over-year gains in gross income, though.

Ira Birns, chief financial officer of World Kinect, emphasized the company's solid numbers in a Q1 press release: "Our balance sheet remains strong, providing significant liquidity to drive growth and continued investment in products and services that will further support our strategic priorities."

Should You Get On Board with Cruise Stocks?

Many cruise stocks have outpaced the stock market and rewarded investors in 2023. Significant travel growth has helped cruise lines hit revenue records and get closer to profitability. Many of these same stocks also offered dividends and reliably paid them for several years before the pandemic.

However, cruise stocks have their risks. The gains may become muted in future years as year-over-year comps become more challenging. Investors should also monitor how cruise lines cover their long-term debt and track whether the demand for travel remains this elevated.

5 of the Best Travel Stocks to Buy

Wayne Duggan June 14, 2023

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• Previous Close 3.6991
• Open 3.6800
• Day's Range 3.6405 - 3.7318
• 52 Week Range 3.6405 - 3.7318
• Volume 32,529
• Avg. Volume 0
• Net Assets 10.38M
• PE Ratio (TTM) --
• Yield 0.00%
• YTD Daily Total Return -21.34%
• Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.00
• Expense Ratio (net) 0.75%

SonicShares Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Lines ETF Overview SonicShares / Consumer Cyclical

The index’s initial investable universe consists of equity securities and depositary receipts of companies listed on exchanges in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, or any member country of the European Union. At least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, will be invested in Airline Companies, Hotel Companies or Cruise Line Companies. It is non-diversified.

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The cruise line industry is part of the broader travel and tourism industry, focused primarily on providing sea-based vacation experiences. Companies in the industry own and operate cruise ships in various destinations worldwide, offering a variety of itineraries and themed cruises. They also may provide other travel and vacation services. The big cruise line companies include Carnival Corp. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

The cruise line industry has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, related travel restrictions, and other social-distancing measures. Many cruise operators ceased ship operations for many months throughout the early portion of the pandemic. Now many lines have resumed the majority of their cruise operations and bookings have soared compared to 2019, before the pandemic. However, additional issues hamper the industry: cruise companies have struggled to hire back employees, which has led to cancellations and reduced on-board amenities.

All pure-play cruise line stocks available to U.S. investors are underperforming the broader market, having provided total returns below the -12.1% total return of the Russell 1000 Index over the past 12 months. There is no specific benchmark index for the cruise industry. The market performance number above and all statistics in the tables below are as of Oct. 4, 2022. Below, we look at the top three cruise line stocks with the best value, fastest growth, and best performance.

There are just four pure-play cruise line companies easily available to U.S. investors, but we look at them in our usual style. Because the entire industry has suffered losses in recent quarters, the value section below will be based on price-to-sales ratio rather than the usual price-to-earnings ratio (P/E Ratio) . Also, the revenue growth rates in the growth section further below are abnormally high because revenue in the most recent quarter is being compared to extremely low baseline levels in the year-ago quarter as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. Even relatively small absolute value changes in revenue have resulted in enormous percentage changes.

These are the cruise line stocks with the lowest 12-month trailing price-to-sales (P/S) ratio . For companies in early stages of development or industries suffering from major shocks, this can be substituted as a rough measure of a business's value. A business with higher sales could eventually produce more profit when it achieves (or returns to) profitability. The price-to-sales ratio shows how much you're paying for the stock for each dollar of sales generated.

Source: YCharts

• Carnival Corp.:  Carnival operates the world’s largest fleet of cruise ships. The company also owns travel-related properties such as hotels and vacation destinations. Carnival reported Q2 2022 financial results on Sept. 30. Its net loss narrowed sharply to $770 million from $2.8 billion in the prior year quarter as total revenue rose nearly eight-fold year-over-year ( YOY ). The company said it was benefiting from soaring bookings, with 95% of Carnival's capacity serving guests as of Sept. 30. The company said it expects eight of its nine cruise brands to have their full fleet serving guests by the end of the year.
• Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.: Lindblad Expeditions owns and operates cruise ships and provides expedition cruising and travel services. The company offers both sea-based and land-based expeditions. Lindblad Expeditions released financial results for Q2 2022 on Aug. 2. Its net loss narrowed to $28.6 million compared to $35.7 million in Q2 2021. Total revenue surged nearly six-fold as the company ramped up service globally on all ten of its owned cruise ships.
• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.: Norwegian Cruise Line operates a fleet of passenger cruise ships. In addition, the company offers itineraries and theme cruises. On Aug. 9, Norwegian Cruise Line released its Q2 2022 financial report. Its net loss shrank to $509.3 million from $717.8 million in the prior year quarter as revenue rose dramatically to $1.2 billion from $4.4 million in Q2 2021.

These are the cruise line stocks with the highest  year-over-year (YOY)  sales growth for the most recent quarter. Rising sales can help investors to identify companies that are able to grow revenue organically or through other means and to find growing companies that have not yet reached profitability. In addition, accounting factors that may not reflect the overall strength of the business can significantly influence  earnings per share (EPS) . However, sales growth can also prove potentially misleading about the strength of a business because growing sales on money-losing businesses can be harmful if the company has no plan to reach profitability.

Source:  YCharts

• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.: See above for company description.
• Royal Caribbean Group:  Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises, operates a fleet of vessels in the cruise vacation industry. On Aug. 30, Royal Caribbean announced that it will offer high-speed internet to passengers throughout its entire cruise fleet through SpaceX's Starlink, a high-speed internet service. The installation is scheduled to be completed by the end of Q1 2023 and is expected to sharply improve historically poor internet service while cruise vessels are at sea.
• Carnival Corp.:  See above for company description.

These are the cruise line stocks that had the smallest declines in total return over the past 12 months out of the companies we looked at.

• Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.: See above for company description.
• Royal Caribbean Group.: See above for company description.

Shareholder Perks: A little-known benefit of holding cruise line stocks is that they offer shareholder perks. For instance, investors who hold at least 100 Carnival shares are entitled to a $250 onboard credit for cruises that are 14 days or longer, a $100 credit for cruises between 7 and 13 days, and a $50 credit for sailings of six days or less. Similarly, both Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line offer comparable shareholder benefits. To claim, investors need to provide their details and proof of ownership, such as a shareholder proxy card or a copy of a current brokerage statement.

Pent-Up Demand: Cruise line companies have seen a bounce back in demand as customers book cruises they had put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. This positions operators in the sector to boost profits in upcoming quarters since most have their fleets back at total capacity and removed COVID vaccination requirements. Carnival reported in June that its forward bookings were at the higher end of historical ranges, while Royal Caribbean said in July that 2023 bookings in all quarters are currently booked within historical ranges at record pricing. Moreover, Royal Caribbean expects to return to profitability in the third quarter of 2022. As a result, cruise line stock prices may be buoyed in the months ahead as investors bake in improving earnings.

High Debt Load: Cruise line companies racked up substantial debt over the past two years as they attempted to stay afloat during the pandemic. Carnival carried total debt of $36.39 billion at the end of the second quarter—more than a three-fold increase from $11.5 billion in 2019. Royal Caribbean's debt ballooned from $11.73 billion to $23.85 billion over the same period, while Norwegian Cruise Line's debt grew from $6.8 billion to $13.24 billion. With inflation leading to higher fuel costs and rising interest rates , these elevated debt levels will become increasingly difficult to service, increasing the risk of share price dilution through further capital raisings .

Future Pandemics: Cruise Line stocks sank during the pandemic, with the sector facing multiple challenges from bad publicity, no-sail orders, and a sluggish recovery. In the early stages of the health crisis, reports of major outbreaks spreading onboard put downward pressure on the group. Selling accelerated as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued and extended no-sail orders. Although forward bookings have bounced back in 2022, sales sit significantly below pre-pandemic levels. For example, both Carnival and Royal Caribbean reported respective revenue for the June quarter that came in at 42% and 22% below the corresponding period in 2019. These challenges remind investors that future pandemics remain a risk for cruise line stocks.

The comments, opinions, and analyses expressed herein are for informational purposes only and should not be considered individual investment advice or recommendations to invest in any security or to adopt any investment strategy. Though we believe the information provided herein is reliable, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. The views and strategies described in our content may not be suitable for all investors. Because market and economic conditions are subject to rapid change, all comments, opinions, and analyses contained within our content are rendered as of the date of the posting and may change without notice. The material is not intended as a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any country, region, market, industry, investment, or strategy.

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After traveling with most major cruise lines, I'd only book a trip with 2 of them again

I'm an avid cruiser and have gone on more than 15 trips with most of the major cruise lines.

However, moving forward, I'll probably only book with Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean .

Both Disney and Royal Caribbean offer great entertainment, activities, and food.

As an avid cruiser of over 30 years, I've gone on more than 15 trips on most of the major cruise lines, and can understand why people love cruising so much.

And 2024 is shaping up to be the year of cruises, with 36 million people expected to cruise this year .

Although I've found the quality and offerings of each line have varied greatly, two stand out to me in terms of food, activities, and entertainment.

Here are the ways I think Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean outshine their competition.

Both cruise lines offer fun and unique activities.

I find a lot of cruise lines don't offer enough activities beyond relaxing poolside. But this is never an issue on Disney Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean ships . Both lines offer extensive programming that goes far beyond the usual trivia and napkin-folding classes.

Some Royal Caribbean ships like Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas have full water parks on board. In fact, Icon of the Seas has the largest water park at sea . There's also plenty to do as a thrill lover, like Royal Caribbean's Crown's Edge, a skywalk-and-ropes course on Icon of the Seas that left me suspended over the ocean.

When I'm on a Disney ship, some of my favorite activities include animation classes and character meet-and-greets , which are available fleet-wide.

I love having great options for nightlife.

Once the sun goes down, I love having nightlife options on board. On Disney cruises, I enjoy hanging at the themed bars, like the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge , which is exclusive to the Wish.

When I'm on a Royal Caribbean ship, I love hanging out at the piano bars and checking out the music hall when it's available.

Disney and Royal Caribbean both offer great food options.

Food is a big factor in deciding where I vacation, and unfortunately, I've found the meals to be largely underwhelming across most major cruise lines.

But from poolside bites to sit-down meals, I've found the food quality on Disney and Royal Caribbean to be better than what I've found at competitors.

I also love the variety of food offerings, like Disney's 24-hour room service, which includes Mickey ice cream bars.

Disney's theming is also excellent and extends to its dining spaces. For example, certain ships have an animation - themed restaurant and an immersive-dining show themed to Marvel.

I've found Royal Caribbean ships to have high-quality buffets and unique cruise offerings. For example, Icon of the Seas has a unique, globally inspired food hall. It also has unique dining experiences, like an Alice in Wonderland-themed, multi-course restaurant on Wonder of the Seas.

The cocktails on board go beyond the classics.

Both Disney and Royal Caribbean's cocktail programs go well beyond the classic piña colada.

Royal Caribbean has lots of interesting bar concepts that differ from ship to ship. On Icon of the Seas, for example, one of my favorite places to visit is Swim & Tonic, the largest swim-up bar at sea .

On Disney's Wish, I love Hook's Barbery, a speakeasy-style bar hidden within the ship's barbershop that will serve up an expertly crafted Old Fashioned.

I'm always blown away by the entertainment offerings on both cruise lines.

As a former theater kid who grew up seeing Broadway shows regularly, I love live performances. Luckily, both Disney and Royal Caribbean produce Broadway-quality stage productions that are included in the price of the cruise.

My favorites have included shows like "Beauty and the Beast" on the Disney Dream and "Wizard of Oz" on Icon of the Seas.

But both fleets offer more than just full-stage productions. When traveling with Disney, I love attending the spectacular fireworks at sea night.

One of my favorite unique offerings on some Royal Caribbean ships is a roaming pianist (known as the stowaway pianist), who can regularly be found playing in the elevators.

Disney and Royal Caribbean both have great private islands.

Both Royal Caribbean and Disney own private islands in the Bahamas — and I've found them to be my favorite of all the cruise-line-owned islands I've been to.

Disney's Castaway Cay offers lots of unique experiences, including a 5k on the island and snorkeling over hidden Disney items.

Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at Coco Cay is sprawling, and some of my favorite places to enjoy are its water park and adults-only oceanfront day club.

Overall, Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean stand out against the competition.

I can't see myself booking a cruise with a company besides Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. I love the entertainment, dining, and service I've experienced with both cruise lines.

From standout shows to fun activities, I'm never bored when I travel with either.

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TRYP SonicShares Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Lines ETF

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• 52 Week Lo $3.39
• 52 Week Hi $5.35
• AUM $10.8 M
• Shares 2.8 M

Historical Trading Data

• 1 Month Avg. Volume 25,345
• 3 Month Avg. Volume 26,839

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• 20 Day MA $3.58
• 60 Day MA $3.93
• MACD 15 Period 0.07
• MACD 100 Period -0.49
• Williams % Range 10 Day 38.46
• Williams % Range 20 Day 36.59
• RSI 10 Day 52
• RSI 20 Day 46
• RSI 30 Day 45
• Ultimate Oscillator 56

Bollinger Bands

• Lower Bollinger (10 Day) $3.39
• Upper Bollinger (10 Day) $3.81
• Lower Bollinger (20 Day) $3.39
• Upper Bollinger (20 Day) $3.75
• Lower Bollinger (30 Day) $3.31
• Upper Bollinger (30 Day) $3.89

Support & Resistance

• Support Level 1 $3.61
• Support Level 2 $3.57
• Resistance Level 1 $3.71
• Resistance Level 2 $3.77
• Stochastic Oscillator %D (1 Day) 47.94
• Stochastic Oscillator %D (5 Day) 65.63
• Stochastic Oscillator %K (1 Day) 58.25
• Stochastic Oscillator %K (5 Day) 72.81

Tradability

• Tracking Difference Median (%) n/a
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• Median Premium Discount (%) 0.19
• Maximum Premium Discount (%) 2.08
• Average Spread (%) 2.37
• Average Spread ($) 2.37

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Norwegian Cruise Line Guidance 'Falls Short Of High Expectations': 4 Analysts Dive Into Q1 Earnings

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NCLH) continued to sink in early trading on Thursday, after the company reported its first-quarter results.

Here are some key analyst takeaways from the release.

• Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove maintained a Neutral rating and price target of $19.
• Bank of America Securities analyst Andrew Didora reaffirmed a Hold rating and price target of $20.
• Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes reiterated a Hold rating and price target of $20.
• JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.

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Goldman Sachs : Management's guidance raise fell short of high expectations, Dove said in a note. "In an industry where demand is stronger than ever and expectations had increased into the print, a $50mn raise to ‘24 EBITDA guidance was not enough for NCLH today," she wrote.

Guidance reflects a deceleration in net per diem (net revenue per passenger cruise day) in the fourth quarter. That’s "the key negative," according to Dove.

The company raised its 2024 net yield guidance by about 100 basis points (bps). But, "this was not enough in our view, particularly as >half of this was flowing through the 1Q beat," she added.

BofA Securities : Norwegian Cruise Line reported EBITDA 1.3% higher than expected, and raised its full-year guidance on stronger yields, Didora said. The company raised its 2024 earnings guidance from $1.23 per share to $1.32 per share, he added.

"NCLH shares were weak on 1Q24 earnings despite guidance moving higher as expectations had meaningfully risen leading into the results," the analyst wrote. "NCLH’s 2Q24 outlook was well-aligned with consensus and did not reflect the upside," he further stated.

Truist Securities : The company's results were "slightly" higher than expected, "driven primarily by costs/margins as revenues, and specifically Passenger ticket revenue per passenger cruise day came at $239 vs. consensus of $248, were below consensus," Scholes wrote in a note.

The second-quarter guidance is in-line with Street expectations and the raise in full-year guidance is modest, the analyst said. "Certainly nothing wrong with the headline EBITDA and EPS results and guidance but probably not good enough to jump-start the shares," he added.

JPMorgan : "NCLH continues to cite healthy demand, noting that the cumulative booked position for 2024 is at an "all-time high" with 2024 starting with strong momentum," Boss wrote. "Specifically, 1Q net yields came in +16.4% (> +15.8% guide) with occupancy of 104.6% (vs guidance of 104.8%)," he added.

Norwegian Cruise Line raised its net yield guidance by around 90bps from the initial guide, and it implies net per diems of about 4.3% year-on-year, pointing to "potential upside in 2H to estimates," the analyst stated.

NCLH Price Action: Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had declined by 0.72% to $15.96 at the time of publication on Thursday.

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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Norwegian Cruise Line

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Norwegian Cruise Line. Our analysis of options history for Norwegian Cruise Line NCLH revealed 13 unusual trades.

Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $932,672, and 6 were calls, valued at $445,819.

Projected Price Targets

Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $30.0 for Norwegian Cruise Line over the recent three months.

Volume & Open Interest Development

Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Norwegian Cruise Line's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Norwegian Cruise Line's whale trades within a strike price range from $10.0 to $30.0 in the last 30 days.

Norwegian Cruise Line Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Significant Options Trades Detected:

About norwegian cruise line.

Norwegian Cruise Line is the world's third-largest cruise company by berths (around 66,500). It operates 32 ships across three brands —Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas—offering both freestyle and luxury cruising. The company redeployed its entire fleet as of May 2022. With five passenger vessels on order among its brands through 2028, representing 16,000 incremental berths, Norwegian is increasing capacity faster than its peers, expanding its brand globally. Norwegian sails to around 700 global destinations.

After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Norwegian Cruise Line, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Current Market Status

• Trading volume stands at 9,517,325, with NCLH's price down by -0.68%, positioned at $19.05.
• RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
• Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.

What Analysts Are Saying About Norwegian Cruise Line

1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $25.0.

• An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Norwegian Cruise Line, which currently sits at a price target of $25.

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