The 3 Smartest Cruise Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now
It’s been smooth sailing for the cruise industry – creating a big opportunity for some of the top cruise stocks to buy.
For one, as I said just days ago, companies like Norwegian Cruise Lines (NYSE:NCLH) report record bookings thanks to booming demand. Carnival (NYSE:CCL) says it’s “capturing more guests than ever before.” Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) is hiring thousands to staff its ships and private destinations to meet demand.
Two, according to JPMorgan, the cruise industry could capture 3.8% of the $1.9 trillion global vacation market by 2028 – which may be lowballing it. The firm notes the number of cruise passengers could grow to about 35.7 million this year, which is 6% higher than in 2019.
“Cruise operators are overhauling their offerings in order to appeal to consumers. Key operators are investing in new hardware, notably mega-ships and private destinations. This is driving more eyeballs to the industry, accelerating new-to-cruise acquisition,” they added.
Three, boats are being filled fast. “We’re getting close to the point where we’ll soon be taking more bookings for ’25 than we are for 2024,” Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty told investors during a late-April earnings call, adding the company is also taking bookings for 2026.
That being said, it just makes sense to invest in cruise stocks, including:
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