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            "company": "Viking Holdings",
            "brand": "Viking",
            "title": "Viking Names Seven New River Ships, Honoring Valued Travel Advisor Partners",
            "url": "https://ir.viking.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/249/viking-names-seven-new-river-ships-honoring-valued-travel-advisor-partners",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-16",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Holland America",
            "title": "Holland America Line Unveils Bar 1873, a Stunning Venue Inspired by More Than 150 Years of Maritime Heritage",
            "url": "https://www.carnivalcorp.com/media-center/news-releases/holland-america-line-unveils-bar-1873-a-stunning-venue-inspired-by-more-than-150-years-of-maritime-heritage/",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-15",
            "company": "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings",
            "brand": null,
            "title": "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to Hold Conference Call on Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results",
            "url": "https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/833/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-to-hold-conference-call-on",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-15",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Holland America",
            "title": "Holland America Line Makes Spirits Bright with Joyful Holiday Festivities and Culinary Traditions",
            "url": "https://www.carnivalcorp.com/media-center/news-releases/holland-america-line-makes-spirits-bright-with-joyful-holiday-festivities-and-culinary-traditions/",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-15",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Carnival Cruise Line",
            "title": "Carnival Cruise Line Announces Australia Deployment Change",
            "url": "https://www.carnival-news.com/2026/10/15/carnival-cruise-line-announces-australia-deployment-change",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-14",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Carnival Cruise Line",
            "title": "Carnival Cruise Line Introduces FunPacks, Delivering More Value on Popular Cruise Extras",
            "url": "https://www.carnival-news.com/2026/10/14/carnival-cruise-line-introduces-funpacks-delivering-more-value-on-popular-cruise-extras",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-14",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Seabourn",
            "title": "SEABOURN UNVEILS 2029 OCEAN VOYAGES FEATURING RETURN TO EGYPT AND NEW NORTHERN EUROPE ITINERARIES",
            "url": "https://www.carnivalcorp.com/media-center/news-releases/seabourn-unveils-2029-ocean-voyages-featuring-return-to-egypt-and-new-northern-europe-itineraries/",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-14",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": null,
            "title": "Carnival Corporation supports young tourism leaders at SOTIC 2026",
            "url": "https://www.carnivalcorp.com/media-center/news-releases/carnival-corporation-supports-young-tourism-leaders-at-sotic-2026/",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-13",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Princess",
            "title": "Princess Cruises Unveils Expansive 2028-2029 Americas Season with Return to the Amazon",
            "url": "https://www.carnivalcorp.com/media-center/news-releases/princess-cruises-unveils-expansive-2028-2029-americas-season-with-return-to-the-amazon/",
            "is_results": false
        },
        {
            "date": "2026-10-09",
            "company": "Carnival Corp",
            "brand": "Holland America",
            "title": "Holland America Line Reveals Pan Am-Inspired Experiences for Legendary Voyage",
            "url": "https://www.carnivalcorp.com/media-center/news-releases/holland-america-line-reveals-pan-am-inspired-experiences-for-legendary-voyage/",
            "is_results": false
        }
    ],
    "note": "Quote the as_of date with any level. A rising index means the same cruises got dearer; falling means cut. The page with the charts is page_url."
}