Royal Caribbean Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) has announced a registered public offering of senior unsecured notes. The company plans to use the proceeds to finance the upcoming delivery of Celebrity Xcel cruise ship instead of using its existing export credit agency facility. The remaining funds will be allocated to redeem, refinance, or repurchase existing debt, including outstanding revolving credit facilities.

The offering is being managed by lead book-runners BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. The notes are being offered through an automatic shelf registration statement filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) has announced a significant 33% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.00 per common share. The dividend will be payable on October 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2025.

CEO Jason Liberty emphasized that this dividend hike reflects the company's strong performance and commitment to shareholder returns, alongside their ongoing share repurchase program, demonstrating a balanced approach to capital allocation between shareholder returns and growth investments.

Celebrity Cruises (NYSE:RCL) has announced its entry into river cruising with two innovative ships, Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker, set to launch in 2027 on the Rhine and Danube rivers. The ships feature patent-pending designs with revolutionary open decks, industry-first cantilevered dining pods called 'Magic Edge', and spacious staterooms with king-sized beds.

The vessels will offer 33 seven-night sailings with multiple ports per day and overnight experiences. Key features include 8 restaurants and bars, 24/7 dining options, and five stateroom categories. The ships are equipped with hybrid propulsion systems and advanced waste management technology. Priority booking is now open with a $500 refundable deposit.

Celebrity Cruises (NYSE:RCL) has announced renowned chef Janaína Torres as the Godmother of Celebrity Xcel, marking the first Brazilian chef to receive this honor for a major cruise line. Torres, named World's Best Female Chef 2024, is known for her innovative no-waste cooking approach and runs the acclaimed A Casa do Porco restaurant in São Paulo.

The partnership highlights both parties' commitment to celebrating culture through elevated culinary experiences. Celebrity Xcel will feature The Bazaar, a venue focused on destination-inspired dining experiences. The ship will begin its inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale in November 2025, offering seven-night Caribbean itineraries, followed by Mediterranean voyages in Summer 2026.

Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) celebrated the naming ceremony of its newest Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, at Port Canaveral, Florida. Research astronaut Kellie Gerardi was named the ship's godmother, marking a significant milestone for the cruise line's expansion.

The ship features eight distinct neighborhoods offering various attractions including the Category 6 waterpark, Crown's Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean, seven pools including a suspended infinity pool, and the family-focused Surfside neighborhood. The vessel offers over 40 dining and drinking venues and entertainment options including "Back to the Future: The Musical".

Star of the Seas will operate 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, including stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. This launch aligns with Royal Caribbean's expansion plans, which include upcoming Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island (December 2025) and Cozumel (2026), and Perfect Day Mexico in fall 2027.

Celebrity Cruises (NYSE:RCL) has announced the launch of Priority Booking Access for its new Celebrity River Cruises venture, starting September 3, 2025. Guests can secure their spot for 2027 inaugural sailings on the Danube and Rhine rivers with a fully refundable $500 deposit.

The new river cruise experience will feature ships inspired by Celebrity's Edge Series design, offering all-inclusive fares covering meals, drinks, Wi-Fi, onboard experiences, and daily shore excursions. The company will also offer optional pre- or post-cruise stays in Prague and Budapest when bookings open in 2026.

Royal Caribbean's Silversea (NYSE:RCL) has appointed Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, effective August 18, 2025. Sparacino, with over 35 years of hospitality experience, joins from Four Seasons Resorts where he served as Vice President of Food and Beverage for Americas.

The appointment strengthens Silversea's culinary leadership team, which recently welcomed Anthony Maubossin as Director of Culinary Operations & Innovation and Jordan Bernstein as Director of Food and Beverage Operations. Sparacino will report to Michael McCarthy, Vice President of Operations, and focus on elevating the cruise line's award-winning gastronomic programs, including its signature S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) program.

Silversea, a Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) luxury expedition brand, has revealed details of its new hotel, The Cormorant at 55 South, opening in January 2026 in Puerto Williams, Chile. The property will enhance the guest experience for Antarctica Fly Cruise sailings by offering immersive outdoor activities and wildlife encounters in Tierra del Fuego.

The hotel will feature guided excursions including birdwatching, kayaking in the Beagle Channel, and hiking in the Fuegian Archipelago. Starting in the 2025-2026 Antarctica season, guests will benefit from exclusive direct charter flights from Santiago to Puerto Williams, with upgraded amenities and increased comfort.

The initiative aims to transform the Antarctica journey through Silversea's innovative six-day Antarctica Fly Cruise Expeditions, which allows guests to fly over the Drake Passage while maintaining extensive time in Antarctica with expert-led expeditions.

Royal Caribbean's Celebrity Cruises (NYSE:RCL) has unveiled its 2027-2028 cruise itineraries, featuring more than 175 sailings across Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Canada, and New England. The expansion includes over 180 destinations with the Edge Series ships leading operations in key markets.

Highlights include Celebrity Xcel's second European season, featuring extensive Mediterranean coverage, and more than 60 overnight stays across various destinations. The itineraries feature over 115 port days of 12+ hours duration, Celebrity Edge's extended Alaska season, and overnight stays in four major Japanese cities. The company is significantly expanding its presence in Europe with seven ships operating across 90 destinations in 25 countries.