Cruise Lines Are Steady As Recession Jitters Don’t Rock the Boat Too Much In Q1 Earnings

Airlines have warned investors that travelers are becoming more flighty… and to brace for economic impact. But for cruise lines, it’s more of a ‘whatever floats their boat’ situation. This week, two of America’s biggest cruise operators reported earnings — and though there were flashes of concern, both held their course.
Let the cruising continue: These updates — paired with bullish reports from competitors Viking and Carnival in late March, could lead investors to assume that the cruise industry might dodge the same woes afflicting airlines like JetBlue and Lufthansa, or hotel chains like Hilton and Marriott. Still, with Booking Holdings crediting international travel as the driver behind its 9% YoY growth in travel spending, it’s tough to predict where consumer fears will surface next — especially with earnings season still underway.