Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Carnival luxury cruise ship fire pillages company revenue

The Carnival Splendor fire is costing the Carnival cruise company dearly. Right after being towed to port in San Diego, the Splendor will need almost 2 months of repairs. A 20 percent loss of fourth quarter income is expected by the company. Resource for this article – Carnival Cruise Lines earnings to plummet after cruise ship fire by Personal Money Store.

Carnival cruise losing stock price by 1/5

Due to the Carnival cruise liner fire, there have been some serious losses in the Carnival Cruise lines. After the Carnival Splendor fire took place, regarding 7 cents per stock is expected to be dropped. ABC explained that Carnival will expect in its fourth quarter profits a 20 percent drop in stock income at the very least. Regarding $56 million in losses is expected. The company can be losing revenue not only because of a loss of business but additionally considerable repair costs for patching up the Carnival Splendor right after the fire.

Splendor in dock for repairs

Carnival’s Splendor cruise liner arrived days ago in San Diego right after it was towed in from the Gulf of Mexico. The Carnival Splendor brought on the ship to go dead within the water, and the Carnival cruise turned out to be a Carnival tow to San Diego, with luxury cruise ship passengers stuck in deplorable conditions. The ship is getting inspected by investigators and then maintenance will start. The vessel will not be working for a while. Until at least January, it could be worked on. Throughout the whole world, the largest operator for cruises is Carnival. Princess Cruise, Holland America cruises and Cunard are all owned by Carnival.

Giving guests refunds and discounts

The business is going to compensate all individuals who were on the Splendor. A 25 % discount on a future cruise along with a refund on airfare and cruise are being given by Carnival.

Citations

ABC News

abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=12160946

ABC News

abcnews.go.com/Travel/carnivals-splendor-cruise-til-mid-january/story?id=12160812&page=1



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