Earlier this year, Carnival reported 28 March to 3 April as the busiest booking week in its history, with a “double-digit increase” from the previous record seven-day total.

The line said it now has more capacity available after the recent introduction of Carnival Luminosa in Australia, Carnival Celebration from Miami and three additional ships joining its fleet over the next 18 months. 

In total, 24 ships are currently operation and 26 ships open for sale. 

“The Cyber Monday sale activity showed consumer demand across the fleet, and we were particularly pleased with the booking activity for Carnival Venezia’s new year-round service from New York, and our new extended six-month programme for Carnival Magic,” said Carnival president Christine Duffy. 

“Our very successful naming ceremony for Carnival Celebration on 20 November, and all the media coverage it generated, clearly kept Carnival top of mind as vacationers got started on their holiday shopping yesterday.”