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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) generates a steady stream of news as a global cruise and vacation company with multiple brands, a large fleet, and an expanding portfolio of exclusive destinations. News about the Group often highlights developments across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea, as well as joint venture brands operated through TUI Cruises.
Investors and followers of RCL news can expect frequent updates on new vacation concepts and destination openings. Recent announcements have covered the debut of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas, described as a first-of-its-kind beach club destination, and the broader Royal Beach Club collection that includes locations such as Cozumel and Santorini. The company also issues news about its Perfect Day at CocoCay destination and plans for Perfect Day Mexico, reflecting its focus on exclusive beach and island experiences.
Royal Caribbean Group news also includes information about ship deployments and itineraries. Releases have detailed seasonal lineups of Caribbean adventures, new sailings from ports in Florida, New Orleans, the Caribbean, Texas, California, and the Northeast, and the introduction of ships like Icon of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, and Celebrity Xcel on various routes. These updates describe how the Group’s brands will operate across the Caribbean, Asia, South America, and other regions in future seasons.
Another recurring theme in RCL news is the development of loyalty and guest programs. The company has announced the Points Choice program, which allows guests to earn points across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea and allocate them to the loyalty program they prefer. This builds on the Status Match program, which recognizes equivalent tier status across the three brands.
Corporate and financial news items for Royal Caribbean Group include dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations, and public offerings of senior notes to finance new ships and manage existing indebtedness. The Group also reports on destination development partnerships, such as its collaboration with the Virgin Islands Port Authority and Cruise Terminals International to redevelop the Crown Bay District in St. Thomas into a tourism-focused mixed-use area.
This news page aggregates such announcements and related coverage, helping readers follow RCL’s fleet plans, destination projects, loyalty initiatives, and capital markets activity over time.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) unveiled its Europe Summer 2027 lineup on Oct. 29, 2025, featuring new experiences including Royal Beach Club Santorini and the return of Legend of the Seas to Mediterranean sailings.
It offers 2- to 9-night itineraries from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia)/Ravenna, Athens (Piraeus) and Southampton with ships including Legend of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas. Bookings opened for Crown & Anchor Society members ahead of the official public booking start on Oct. 30, 2025.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) will open Royal Beach Club Santorini in summer 2026 as part of an "Ultimate Santorini Day" combining island tours with a new beach club experience.
The announcement expands the company's land-based vacation pipeline from two to eight destinations by 2028, and notes a first Royal Beach Club launching in The Bahamas in December 2025. The pipeline also lists Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (2025), The Cormorant at 55 South in Chile (2026), Royal Beach Club Cozumel (2026), Perfect Day Mexico (2027), and Royal Beach Club South Pacific in Lelepa (2028).
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reported Q3 2025 adjusted EPS $5.75 and raised full‑year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $15.58–$15.63 (≈32% YoY). Q3 highlights included $5.1B revenue, $2.3B adjusted EBITDA, load factor 112%, and net yield growth ~2.8% as‑reported (2.4% constant currency). The company raised 2025 outlook despite Q4 weather and a temporary Labadee closure, expects FY net yields +3.5%–4.0%, NCC ex‑fuel per APCD ~+0.1%, and 2026 EPS near the $17 range. New land destination: Royal Beach Club Santorini opening summer 2026. Liquidity $6.8B; repurchased shares and increased quarterly dividend to $1.00.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced that Celebrity Cruises took delivery of its newest Edge Series ship, Celebrity Xcel, on October 23, 2025, and began construction of the sixth Edge Series ship, Celebrity Xcite, with a steel cutting ceremony. Celebrity Xcel will begin sailing in November 2025 from Fort Lauderdale on seven-night itineraries and will begin a European season in Summer 2026 with seven- to 11-night sailings from Barcelona and Athens. Celebrity Xcite is expected to set sail in 2028.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) unveiled its Summer 2027 Alaska lineup on Oct. 22, 2025, offering 7-night voyages aboard Anthem, Quantum, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas.
Itineraries depart from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver, BC, include visits to Skagway, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau and glacier views, and add multi-night Cruisetour land experiences such as Denali and luxury glass-dome rail options. Booking opened for Crown & Anchor loyalty members ahead of public release on Oct. 23. Onboard amenities highlighted include North Star, SeaPlex, FlowRider, rock-climbing walls and varied dining options.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced that its Galveston Cruise Terminal is the first cruise terminal to achieve both LEED Net Zero Energy and LEED Net Zero Carbon certifications for ongoing operations, building on an existing LEED Gold for design and construction.
The year-long verification concluded in March 2025 and the two Net Zero certifications were awarded on June 18, 2025. Partners on the project included SSA Marine, CodeGreen and the Port of Galveston.
Celebrity Xcel (NYSE:RCL) debuts in November 2025 with Celebrity Cruises' largest-ever resident entertainment lineup, featuring 75+ performers and three new The Theatre productions: Mainstage, Between Takes, and Chapters. The ship adds two interactive club shows, expanded live-music programming, multiple themed dance parties, four rotating destination festivals at The Bazaar, new family games and an industry-first Xcel Dream Makers program that let guests influence onboard entertainment.
The inaugural season sails seven-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale starting November and moves to Europe summer 2026 with seven- to 11-night Mediterranean voyages.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 to discuss third quarter 2025 financial results. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company's investor relations site, rclinvestor.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the same site for 30 days following the call.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) unveiled Legend of the Seas, an Icon Class ship debuting July 2026 with expanded family experiences, 28 dining options, new nightlife and Broadway entertainment.
Key features include the immersive Royal Railway – Legend Station, Hollywoodland Supper Club, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at sea, Category 6 waterpark with six waterslides, Crown's Edge skywalk, seven pools including the largest pool at sea, and a redesigned Ultimate Family Townhouse.
Itineraries: 7-night Western Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome in summer 2026 and Caribbean debut from Fort Lauderdale in November 2026 with 6- and 8-night options. Legend is the company's fourth LNG-fueled ship and includes environmental tech such as waste heat recovery and shore power capability.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) has successfully completed a registered public offering of $1.5 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 5.375% interest rate, maturing on January 15, 2036. The offering marks RCL's relaunch into the investment grade market.
The company plans to use the proceeds to finance the upcoming delivery of Celebrity Xcel 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 was managed by BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.