carnival corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes carnival cruise lines, holland america line, princess cruises and seabourn in north america; p&o cruises (uk), and cunard in the united kingdom; aida cruises in germany; costa cruises in southern europe; iberocruceros in spain; and p&o cruises (australia) in australia. these brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in north america, the united kingdom, germany and italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. we also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: holland america princess alaska tours in alaska and the canadian yukon. combined, our vacation companies attract 10 million guests annually.