How popular isCarnival Cruise Line in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 450K branded searches for Carnival Cruise Line worldwide which is down 45.3% over the last 11 months. Carnival Cruise Line holds 7.2% estimated Share of Search among cruise lines worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Royal Caribbean43.8%
MSC Cruises19.5%Celebrity Cruises16%
Norwegian Cruise Line13.2%
Carnival Cruise Line7.2%
Princess Cruises0.29%
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Which cruise lines compete with Carnival Cruise Line?
Share of Search by month for Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Royal Caribbean | MSC Cruises | Celebrity Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.6% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.37% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.1% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 20.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.9% | 22.3% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 0.33% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.3% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.5% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 14.8% | 10% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.1% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 44.3% | 19.7% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.6% | 19.9% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 16.3% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 11.7% | 17.4% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.8% | 19.5% | 16% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.8% | 2.7M | 0% | +4.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19.5% | 1.2M | 0% | +2.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 16% | 1M | 0% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 13.2% | 823K | 0% | +1.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 2nd to 5th | 7.2% | 450K | -63.1% | -10.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.29% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points |
43.8%
Held 1st. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
19.5%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
16%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
13.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
7.2%
Moved from 2nd to 5th. 450K estimated branded searches, -63.1% vs prior month. Share -10.2 points.
0.29%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Carnival Cruise Line and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Carnival Cruise Line changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carnival Cruise Line worldwide fell from 823K to 450K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carnival Cruise Line’s estimated Share of Search among cruise lines worldwide decreased from 13.8% to 7.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carnival Cruise Line’s estimated Share of Search among cruise lines worldwide peaked at 17.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carnival Cruise Line fell from 3rd to 5th among cruise lines worldwide.
How did search popularity change for cruise lines worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, MSC Cruises overtook Carnival Cruise Line to rank 2nd among cruise lines worldwide, at 19.5%.
In August 2026, Celebrity Cruises overtook Carnival Cruise Line to rank 3rd among cruise lines worldwide, at 16%.
In August 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line overtook Carnival Cruise Line to rank 4th among cruise lines worldwide, at 13.2%.
In August 2026, Royal Caribbean gained estimated Share of Search among cruise lines worldwide, from 39% to 43.8%.
In August 2026, Carnival Cruise Line lost estimated Share of Search among cruise lines worldwide, from 17.4% to 7.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Princess Cruises worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in August 2026.
How is Carnival Cruise Line measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carnival Cruise Line’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- carnivalcruiseline
Who owns Carnival Cruise Line?
Carnival Cruise Line is owned by 
Carnival Corporation. Brandwave also tracks Princess Cruises, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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