Carnival Cruise Lines: A Risky Investment or a Hidden Gem?

Explore the exciting world of Carnival Cruises (NYSE: CCL) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of April 23, 2025. The video was published on May 23, 2025.

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Anand Chokkavelu, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Matt Frankel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Travis Hoium has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Carnival Corp. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.