Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Royal Caribbean Cruises offers diverse global cruise experiences while focusing on environmental sustainability.
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises is a global vacation company that operates passenger cruise fleets and private land destination experiences. The company manages a fleet of 71 cruise ships sailing to over 1,000 global destinations across all seven continents. Operations are structured around three wholly owned cruise brands comprising Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, alongside a 50 percent joint venture interest in TUI Cruises. In addition to maritime transport and passenger cruises, the company operates private destination resorts, island beach clubs, and river cruising operations, serving millions of leisure travelers worldwide.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Royal Caribbean Cruises
- Contemporary Ocean Cruises: Contemporary and family-focused global cruise operations providing itineraries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. The fleet includes large-scale mega-ships featuring onboard entertainment, recreational activities, and resort-style amenities for high-capacity passenger travel.
- Premium Ocean Cruises: Upper-tier passenger cruise experiences delivering upscale dining, design-focused accommodations, and specialized shore itineraries across all seven continents. The fleet navigates global maritime routes, catering to travelers seeking elevated onboard hospitality and mid-sized ship accommodations.
- Ultra-Luxury and Expedition Voyages: All-suite ocean and polar expedition voyages providing personalized butler service and inclusive travel amenities. The fleet sails to niche ports, polar environments, and remote global destinations, delivering specialized shore expeditions and high-end ocean transport.
- Joint Venture Cruise Operations: European-focused cruise services managed through a fifty percent joint venture operating the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleets. The division offers premium ocean voyages and luxury expedition routes tailored primarily to German-speaking passenger markets.
- Private Destinations and Beach Clubs: Proprietary island resorts and private coastal destinations, including Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club properties. These exclusive port facilities feature private beaches, aquatic parks, and dining infrastructure integrated into core cruise itineraries.
- River Cruising Services: European river cruise operations providing land-adjacent inland water transportation and regional cultural itineraries. The fleet utilizes specialized river vessels designed for major inland waterways, offering boutique accommodation and localized shore excursions.
Royal Caribbean Cruises executive team
- Jason T. LibertyCEO & Chairman
- Naftali HoltzExecutive VP & CFO
- Harri U. KulovaaraExecutive Vice President of Newbuilding
- Michael W. BayleyPresident & CEO of Royal Caribbean
- Laura J. Hodges BethgePresident of Celebrity Cruises
- Henry L. PujolSenior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
- Martha Cecilia PoulterSenior VP & Chief Information Officer
- Dana RitzcovanExecutive VP and Chief People & Administrative Officer
- Blake VanierVice President of Investor Relations
- Robert Alexander Lake Jr.Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Latest news about Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean agrees to buy Sandals stake for $3 billion
United StatesRoyal Caribbean revenue jumps 6% to $4.8 billion
United StatesRoyal Caribbean hikes 2026 forecast as record demand drives 11% sales jump
United StatesRoyal Caribbean sails toward record 2026 as booking momentum hits peak
United States
Dividend history
Dividends per share paid by Royal Caribbean Cruises, by financial year.
| Financial year | Interim | Final | Special | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026(to date) | — | — | — | $4.5000 |
| FY2025 | — | — | — | $3.5000 |
| FY2024 | — | — | — | $0.9500 |
| FY2020 | — | — | — | $0.7800 |
| FY2019 | — | — | — | $2.9600 |
Key financials
Reported results for Royal Caribbean Cruises, in USD.
- Market cap
- 89.1B
- Revenue (TTM)
- 19.1B
- P/E ratio
- 19.7
- EPS (diluted, TTM)
- 16.9
- Dividend yield
- 1.8%
- Profit margin
- 23.8%
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Operating income | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.9B | 4.9B | 4.3B | |
| 16.5B | 4.1B | 2.9B | |
| 13.9B | 2.9B | 1.7B | |
| 8.8B | -766M | -2.2B |