ENCORE: Cruise Ship Wars | Mayday | 4

Carnival and Royal Caribbean square off in a high-stakes battle to acquire British company Princess Cruises, as whoever wins will become virtually uncatchable as the largest cruise company in the world. The acquisition battle unfolds against the backdrop of the 21st-century cruise industry’s growth and rivalry. When the Covid-19 pandemic breaks out, the cruise industry faces an existential crisis as it struggles to keep passengers safe, threatening the entire industry’s survival.