Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc is a global leader in the leisure travel industry, offering customers unforgettable experiences across its nine brand names. With a fleet of over 90 vessels, the company's ships visit approximately 700 ports around the world under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), and Seabourn banners. Carnival Corporation & plc also provides port destinations and other services, as well as owning and operating a range of hospitality assets including hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company's cruises are available for purchase through a variety of channels, including travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, and websites. Carnival Corporation & plc operates in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. Founded in 1972, Carnival Corporation & plc is a publicly-traded company.