Carnival Corporation & plc, the Anglo American cruise shipping group, said it has raised its guidance for earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year to 30 November in light of strong start of the year.

“Based on current booking strength, the company forecasts full year 2016 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.20 to $3.40, compared to December guidance of $3.10 to $3.40 and 2015 adjusted earnings of $2.70 per share,” the company said in a statement.