Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Leisure industry, with a market capitalization near $34.67B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 160,000 people, carrying a beta of 2.33 to the broader market. Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a leisure travel company. Led by Joshua Ian Weinstein, public since 1987-07-24.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $24.66
- Total OI
- 1.3M
- Total Volume
- 59.1K
- Front Expiration
- 28 days
- Second Expiration
- 34 days
- ATM IV
- 50.3%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 33.64%
As of May 15, 2026, Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) has 1.3M open contracts and 59.1K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. ATM implied volatility is 50.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 33.64%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How CCL options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Carnival Corporation & plc options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 50.3% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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CCL most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $24.00 | Sep 18, 2026 | 20.0K | 18.6K | 52.5% | $2.57 | $2.62 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked CCL options chain questions
- What does the CCL options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) has 1.3M contracts outstanding and 59.1K traded today, with ATM IV of 50.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CCL options?
- The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are CCL options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 33.64%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.