Royal Caribbean Group - RCL STOCK NEWS

Celebrity Cruises is enhancing its date night experience with the upcoming Celebrity Xcel, launching in November 2025. The ship introduces the cruise line's first-ever brunch concept at the new al fresco restaurant Bora, featuring Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and panoramic ocean views.

The vessel will offer 32 food and beverage venues and the most extensive entertainment program in Celebrity's fleet, with over 75 resident performers. Entertainment highlights include three new theatre shows, interactive performances at The Club, and various dance parties.

Celebrity Xcel will begin operations from Fort Lauderdale with seven-night Caribbean itineraries, followed by Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona and Athens in Summer 2026. The cruise line is engaging potential guests through 'Dream Makers', a community program where vacationers can influence various aspects of the ship's experiences.

Silversea, a luxury expedition travel brand, has announced details of its new hotel The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile, set to open during the 2025/2026 Antarctica season. The 150-room property will be the southernmost hotel on Earth, designed to enhance the Antarctica expedition experience.

The hotel features rooms with forest and Beagle Channel views, incorporating local artisanal elements and panoramic windows. The design emphasizes natural light and connection to Patagonia's landscape through warm wood tones and earthy elements.

The Cormorant will complement Silversea's six-day Antarctica Fly Cruise expeditions, which allow guests to bypass the Drake Passage by air. As a pioneer in luxury expedition cruising since 2008, Silversea offers enriching Antarctic adventures with up to 28 expedition experts, kayak instructors, and high Zodiac-to-guest ratios.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced it will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results. The call will be available via simultaneous webcast on the company's investor relations website at rclinvestor.com. Investors can access a replay of the webcast on the same website for 30 days after the call.

Celebrity Cruises has announced that Celebrity Apex will return to Southampton for the 2025 summer season, operating from April through October. The ship will offer various 4-to-14-night voyages across Northern Europe, Ibiza, and the Canary Islands.

The season begins April 13 with an 11-night sailing to the Canary Islands and Portugal. A highlight includes the first-ever Presidents' Cruise in the Norwegian Fjords on May 17, 2025, featuring special culinary events with Celebrity's global culinary ambassador Daniel Boulud and exclusive activities hosted by Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge.

The Edge Series vessel features distinctive amenities including the Magic Carpet cantilevered venue, The Retreat private area, Infinite Veranda staterooms, and 29 restaurants, bars, and lounges. Entertainment options include three stage shows: Rockumentary, Tree of Life, and Crystallize.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) has completed private exchange transactions with certain holders of its 6.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. The company exchanged approximately $213 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes for about 3.3 million shares of common stock and approximately $214 million in cash.

The cash portion, funded through existing liquidity, includes the par value of the exchanged notes plus accrued interest. Following the transaction's completion, approximately $110 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes remain outstanding. The exchange transactions reduced RCL's outstanding shares and share equivalents on a fully diluted basis by 1.0 million shares.

Silversea, a luxury and expedition travel brand, has launched its new brand positioning campaign 'To Finding More' on March 14, 2025. The initiative aims to celebrate travel experiences while appealing to guests' curiosity with emotion and authenticity.

The reimagined brand expression establishes new luxury standards by positioning guests as creators of their own stories through a distinctive tone of voice and visual language. The campaign highlights the brand's immersive experiences, including their S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program, Nova-Class ships (Silver Nova and Silver Ray), and the development of the world's southernmost hotel.

The new positioning targets 'Eternal Wanderers' - discerning explorers seeking cultural discovery and self-enrichment through travel experiences. The campaign will be integrated across all Silversea channels, aiming to redefine luxury advertising by focusing on discovery and authentic connections.

Silversea has announced its World Cruise 2028, 'An Ode to the Moment,' a 132-day voyage aboard Silver Shadow departing from Miami on January 5 and arriving in Nice on May 16. The cruise will visit 58 destinations across 29 countries, featuring 17 overnight stays and connecting over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The journey is divided into nine chapters, exploring the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Highlights include experiencing Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, wildlife encounters in South Africa, exploring the Arabian Peninsula, and visiting ancient sites along the Red Sea. The cruise offers exclusive events, special access opportunities, and optional overland tours, including visits to Iguazu Falls and Rwanda's Silverback Gorillas.

Silver Shadow features one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea, with personalized butler service and a high crew-to-guest ratio. Pre-sales for Venetian Society members begin March 13, with general sales opening March 20.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has announced exchange agreements with certain holders of its 6.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. The exchange involves approximately $200 million of outstanding principal amount, which will be exchanged for a combination of cash and company common stock.

The Exchange Consideration will be determined based on the volume-weighted average stock price during a one-day averaging period starting March 13, 2025. The cash portion will cover the par amount of the notes being repurchased, funded through existing liquidity. After the exchange, about $123 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes will remain outstanding.

The transactions are expected to close on March 18, 2025, and will reduce the Company's weighted average shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis.

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 Galapagos expeditions aboard the Celebrity Flora, a 100-passenger mega-yacht. The cruise line offers 7, 10, 11, or 16-night all-inclusive itineraries featuring unique experiences like glamping under the stars, snorkeling with sea lions, and guided tours with giant tortoises.

The company is celebrating 10 years of its 'Rewilding Galapagos' conservation project, conducted in partnership with the Galapagos National Park since 2014. The initiative has successfully planted over 85,000 endemic plant species, restoring more than 60 acres of natural habitats. Celebrity Cruises is the exclusive tour operator partnering with the Park for this reforestation effort.

Through May 1, 2025, travelers can receive 50% off for the second guest in their stateroom, plus complimentary airfare (up to $750 per person) from the US or Canada when booking with Flights by Celebrity.