Jim Cramer Says “Carnival (CCL)’s Good, But Royal Caribbean is Great”

We recently published a list of 15 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses.

Acknowledging that they recognize that Cramer considers Royal Caribbean Cruises best of breed, a caller inquired about Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL). Cramer replied:

“Look, I know, you correctly nailed me and my view, which is that Royal Caribbean’s the best. I frankly just have to own best of breed. I know that may make me into someone who’s hidebound. I might miss some good stocks. Carnival’s good, but Royal Caribbean is great…”

Jim Cramer Says “Carnival (CCL)'s Good, But Royal Caribbean is Great”

A luxurious cruise ship sailing the deep blue sea, sun glistening off its decks.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) provides leisure travel services through a variety of cruise brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Cunard. On June 5, Citi analyst James Hardiman increased the price target on CCL from $25 to $28 and maintained a Buy rating.

The firm pointed to recent web traffic and pricing analysis that showed improvement from April to May, calling it a positive shift after some softness in April data. Citi noted that pricing remains steady, suggesting cruise operators are showing restraint, especially with most capacity already booked through 2025.

Overall, CCL ranks 5th on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of CCL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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