The cruising giant hailed the impact of “close-in demand” for 2023 sailings and strong onboard revenue levels.
Booking levels “significantly” exceeded 2019 levels, the company said.
Late demand for 2023 sailings surpassed expectations, contributing to higher load factors at higher prices.
As of 30 September, the group’s customer deposit balance was at $5bn.
Third-quarter yields increased by 19.1%, but cruise costs per passenger increased by 14.4%, both compared to the same three months in 2019.
