Royal Caribbean Cruises saw better earnings for this year's third quarter and expects to take that positive momentum into next year.
The New York-listed company posted adjusted net income of $836.3m for the quarter versus adjusted profit of $752.8m during the same period last year.
As a result, the cruise major realised earnings per share (EPS) of $3.98 compared to a $3.49 EPS a year earlier, just beating Wall Street consensus of $3.97.
"While 2018 is proving to be another record year, 2019 is shaping up to be even better," chief executive Fain said.
"I can't recall ever starting a new year with such an exciting blueprint. Our brands are strong; our new ships are awesome; our exisitng ship upgrades are powerful; our people are psyched; and our other new products are opening new horizons."
Net revenue gained to $2.2bn from $2bn off of strong bookings for the three-month period, partly due to the inclusion of Silversea Cruises' fleet of six high-end cruiseships.
Next year is looking 'solid'
Miami-based Royal Caribbean is expecting a "solid outlook for 2019", based on envisioned market response to four vessels -- Symphony of the Seas, Azamara Pursuit, Celebrity Edge and Spectrum of the Seas, to be launched June 2019.
"The company is experiencing strong early booking trends for 2019," the company said.
Royal Caribbean also foresees Silversea Cruises further enhancing its bottom line next year.
"While still early in the booking cycle, the view for 2019 is encouraging and the company expects another year of solid yield and earnings growth."
