Net income was $218.7 million or $1.02 per share and adjusted net income was $232.8 million or $1.09 per share, versus $214.7 million or $0.99 per share in 2017.
Gross cruise costs per available passenger cruise day increased 5% in constant currency or 6.1% as-reported.
Overall, the company’s booked position remains at a record level, better than last year in both rate and volume.
Net yields are expected to increase 2% to 3.75% in constant currency (up approximately 4% as-reported.
"This year is proving to be another strong year with all our brands firing on all cylinders," said Richard Fain, chairman and chief executive.
"The market continues to support our growth as our people keep focused on delivering our targets and goals.
“The strength of this market plus our new ships in 2018 (Symphony of the Seas, Azamara Pursuit, Mein Schiff 1 and Celebrity Edge), position us nicely for 2019 as well."
