Cruises
Carnival Reduces Forklift Fleet to Cut Operational Costs
Carnival Corporation implemented structural cost-saving measures during Q2 2026, offsetting yield setbacks from Middle East disruptions. The company reduced forklift use from 14 to 13 units across multiple ships, saving hundreds of thousands annually. CFO David Bernstein reported cruise costs without fuel per ALBD essentially flat year-over-year, outperforming guidance by 250 basis points and contributing five cents per share.
