For the third quarter, Carnival reported net profit of $1.25bn — up from $934m this time last year.

Adjusted net income of $1.2bn was ahead of $1.1bn in the third quarter of 2013. It amounted to $1.58 in adjusted earnings per share (EPS), which was well above the average analyst estimate of $1.44.

“Last quarter we indicated that we felt like we were turning the corner and our third quarter confirmed that we have,” said chief executive Arnold Donald.

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