Disruptions to its schedule, including cancelled voyages,hit the New York and Oslo-listed cruiseship owner in the pocket.

Net income fell by 65% to $26.5m, or 12 cents per share, forthe three months to 31 March.

Excluding one-off items, earnings were $0.21 per share, wellbelow the average analyst estimate of $0.28 per share.

Revenue fell 1% to $1.89bn, in line with analyst’sexpectations.

Despite the setback RCL believes it remains on course for astrong year thanks to an 18% rise in bookings during the first three months.