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Royal Caribbean Group reports developments across its global vacation business, including cruise operations, exclusive destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company operates Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea, and holds a joint venture interest in TUI Cruises, which operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.
Recurring news for RCL includes earnings releases, guidance updates, dividends and share repurchases, shipbuilding and fleet expansion, itinerary launches, brand-level loyalty programs, co-branded credit cards, and community initiatives through the Royal Caribbean Group Foundation. Company updates also cover demand trends, fuel and cost commentary, joint venture performance, and destination investments across its cruise vacation portfolio.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) agreed with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to build its new Discovery Class ships: two firm orders with options for four more. The first ship is scheduled to debut in 2029 and the second in 2032. The partnership leverages CdA's shipbuilding history and supports Royal Caribbean's multiyear ocean, river and land vacation portfolio, while the orders remain contingent on customary conditions.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced the inaugural Port Partners business accelerator in Seward, Alaska on Jan. 22, 2026. Fifteen local entrepreneurs were selected for a comprehensive 10-week college-level course at Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) taught by Greg Haas.
Participants will receive mentorship from Seward business leaders, be eligible for three University of Alaska college credits, and will pitch to a local panel for a chance to win $20,000 to launch their business. Program partners include AVTEC, University of Alaska system, Seward Small Business Development Center, and the City of Seward.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) was named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2026 list on January 21, 2026, recognizing its reputation for innovation, leadership, and culture.
The ranking, compiled with Korn Ferry, evaluates nine reputation attributes. Royal Caribbean Group highlighted recent strategic momentum, including Icon Class ships (Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Legend of the Seas launching summer 2026), expansion of private destinations from two to eight by 2028 (including Royal Beach Club Paradise Island and Perfect Day Mexico in 2027), Celebrity River Cruises launching in 2027, Silversea's upcoming The Cormorant at 55 South, and portfolio-wide loyalty enhancements such as Status Match and Points Choice.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 29, 2026 to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company's investor relations website at rclinvestor.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the same site for 30 days following the call.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is launching Points Choice, a cross-brand loyalty option that lets guests earn points on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, or Silversea and apply them to any of the three programs. Effective for sailings on or after January 30, 2026, members can move points online up to 14 days after sailing to build or accelerate status in their preferred program. Points Choice complements the May 2024 Status Match to create an integrated loyalty ecosystem across the group's brands.
Point conversion details and FAQs are available to members online.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) and Miami-Dade leaders broke ground on Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami on Jan 8, 2026. The $345 million design-build project, delivered by Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture with Perez & Perez Architects, will be LEED-designed, single-berth but multi-vessel capable, and accommodate up to 7,000 passengers. The complex includes a multi-level parking garage, an intermodal facility, and infrastructure for Icon-class ships. Funding is via a partnership between Miami-Dade County and Royal Caribbean Group. The terminal is slated for completion in late 2027 and aims to boost operational efficiency, guest experience, jobs, and PortMiami capacity.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) opened Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, with first guests arriving Dec. 23 and a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early January 2026.
The all-inclusive day club offers two beaches, three pools (including The Floating Flamingo swim-up bar), 10 waterfront bars, three beach grills, cabanas, Wi‑Fi, lockers, towels and roundtrip ferry transport. The site was developed via a public-private partnership and reportedly created hundreds of local jobs. Royal Caribbean says this beach club launches a growing destination portfolio with additional Royal Beach Club sites planned for 2026–2027.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL), Virgin Islands Port Authority, and Cruise Terminals International signed an agreement on December 17, 2025 to redevelop the Crown Bay District in St. Thomas into a mixed-use, tourism-focused waterfront destination.
The project aims to modernize Crown Bay Center, expand commercial, recreational and cultural spaces, create construction and ongoing jobs, and boost opportunities for local businesses, taxi drivers and tour operators.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per common share, payable on January 14, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2025. The Board also approved a new $2 billion share repurchase program.
The company noted completion of a prior $1 billion repurchase, retirement of 3.5 million shares, and said it has returned $1.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks since July 2024.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) expanded its 2027-28 Caribbean seasonal lineup, offering 3- to 9-night itineraries across 13 ships beginning April 2027 and running through spring 2028.
Key highlights include the new Legend of the Seas and amplified Allure of the Seas, year-round departures from Florida ports, new sailings from New Orleans, San Juan, Cartagena and Colón, and visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Clubs. Crown & Anchor loyalty members can book early; general booking opens Dec. 10, 2025. Perfect Day Mexico is slated to debut in late 2027 with an exact date to be announced in 2026.