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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 (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.
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) commenced a registered public offering of senior unsecured notes on November 18, 2025 to raise net proceeds to finance delivery of the Celebrity Xcel and to redeem, refinance or repurchase existing indebtedness, including amounts under its revolving credit facilities.
BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are lead book‑running managers. The offering uses an automatic shelf registration that became effective on February 29, 2024. Prospectus and prospectus supplement are available on EDGAR. The company disclosed standard forward‑looking statements and a wide range of risks related to its business and financing.
Celebrity Xcel (NYSE:RCL) officially arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Nov 14, 2025, joining Celebrity Cruises' Edge Series and debuting seven all-new onboard experiences alongside signature favorites.
Highlights include The Bazaar (a three-story destination‑immersive space), rooftop restaurant Bora, the Celebrity Pool Club with pool valet and private cabanas, adult games lounge Attic at The Club, a Celebrity Flagship interactive retail space, the expanded spa with a new Hydra Room and Vitamin D Deck, and a larger entertainment lineup.
Xcel sails inaugural seven-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale and will begin a Summer 2026 European season with 7–11 night sailings from Barcelona and Athens.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) announced its 2027–28 seasonal deployments from Texas, California and the Northeast, led by Icon of the Seas beginning service from Galveston in August 2027.
Bookings open for Crown & Anchor Society members ahead of the public sale on Nov 13, 2025. Nine ships will offer 3–12 night itineraries starting April 2027, visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Cozumel, Aruba, Curacao, St. Lucia, Mexico’s Riviera and Northeast ports including Boston, Portland and Halifax.
Celebrity Cruises (NYSE:RCL) unveiled its 2027–2028 itineraries for the Caribbean, Asia and South America, offering sailings to 131 destinations across 42 countries with expanded overnight and extended-port options. Key highlights include Celebrity Xcel returning to the Caribbean, four Panama Canal transits on Celebrity Ascent, 123 port days with more than 10 hours in Asia and 52 overnight stays across the region, a New Year’s Eve overnight in Hong Kong aboard Celebrity Solstice, and 14-night South America/Antarctica voyages on Celebrity Equinox. On-sale dates: Nov 11, 2025 (Caribbean) and Dec 10, 2025 (Asia & South America).
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) expands its Artist Discovery Program to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening December 2025, selecting 11 Bahamian artists to create works across 25 locations at the new beach club.
Artists received grants to produce murals, sculptures and installations under three themes: Underwater Adventures, Junkanoo Jubilee and Bahama Bliss. Signature works include a 22-foot Junkanoo-inspired mural by Allan Wallace and a vintage postcard–style welcome piece by Deldra Sands. The destination will feature three zones—Party Cove, Chill Beach and Family Beach—and immersive art integrated into guest experiences.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) unveiled its 2027–28 Caribbean lineup, offering year‑round 2‑ to 8‑night sailings from three Florida homeports.
Key details: bookings open to Crown & Anchor members ahead of the public on Nov. 5, 2025; new itineraries begin April 2027; Star of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas will operate year‑round 7‑night routes from Port Canaveral; Utopia and Wonder offer 3–4 night Oasis Class short getaways; Radiance will sail 4–8 night Western Caribbean itineraries from Tampa; Royal Beach Club openings include Paradise Island (Dec 2025 day passes) and Perfect Day Mexico slated for late 2027.