Better Buy: Disney vs. Norwegian Cruise

They say that a rising tide lifts all boats, but the same can't be said about companies operating cruise ships. Last year was rough for the industry. All three of the largest cruise operators suffered brutal declines in 2020, including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), whose shares sank 56% for the year.

Along comes Disney (NYSE: DIS), an operator of four cruise ships and growing, with its stock climbing 26% last year. Obviously it's not the media giant's premium fleet of family friendly ships that's driving those shares higher. Disney has exploded on the digital scene with the success of Disney+, breathing new life into the House of Mouse. 

Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney are moving in different directions these days, but which one will be the better investment? Let's size up the two very different companies to see which one is the better buy. 

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