Every 8-K that Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow RCL and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full RCL filings page.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) completed an offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034. The notes were issued under an existing base indenture and a Sixth Supplemental Indenture, and sold under an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR.
The company received net proceeds of approximately $1.24 billion, which it intends to use to repay a portion of its outstanding floating rate term loan facilities and to repay or refinance other existing indebtedness. Interest accrues from August 20, 2026 at 5.550% per annum, payable semi-annually on January 20 and July 20 beginning January 20, 2027, with final maturity on January 20, 2034, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. entered into an underwriting agreement with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. for an underwritten public offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034, under a registration statement and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. The offering is expected to close on August 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company states that the net proceeds are intended to repay a portion of outstanding borrowings under its floating rate term loan facilities, with any remaining net proceeds to repay or refinance other existing indebtedness. The agreement includes customary representations, covenants and indemnification provisions between the company and the underwriters.
Royal Caribbean Group delivered second quarter 2026 results ahead of its own guidance, with diluted EPS of $4.20, Adjusted EPS of $4.21, and total revenue of $4.8 billion, up 6% year over year. Net income was $1.1 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.8 billion. Capacity grew 5%, the company carried 2.4 million guests, and load factor was about 110%. Net Yields increased 1.9% as-reported while Gross Margin Yields fell 5.6%, and Net Cruise Costs excluding fuel per APCD rose in the mid‑4% range.
Management reports strong demand, record pricing and robust onboard spending, with only a modest booking impact on select itineraries from geopolitical events. For full-year 2026, the company guides to 9% revenue growth, Net Yields up 2.35%–2.85% as-reported, and Adjusted EPS of $17.73–$17.87, representing 14% year-over-year growth and supporting its multi‑year Perfecta earnings and ROIC targets. Third quarter 2026 guidance calls for roughly flat Net Yields versus 2025, total revenue growth of about 8%, lower Net Cruise Costs excluding fuel per APCD, and Adjusted EPS of $6.26–$6.36.
Liquidity was $6.9 billion as of June 30, 2026, including cash and undrawn revolving credit capacity, with that facility expanded in July to $6.6 billion. The company plans approximately $4.7 billion of 2026 capital expenditures, largely for new ships and destination projects, and expects capacity growth of 6.6% in 2026 and mid‑single to high‑single digits annually through 2029. In the second quarter, Royal Caribbean returned over $600 million to shareholders via $199 million of share repurchases and $404 million of dividends, and it has $805 million remaining under its repurchase authorization.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported that its Board of Directors appointed Tara Bunch as a director on July 16, 2026. Bunch most recently served as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Operations at Airbnb, and previously held senior leadership roles at Apple and Hewlett-Packard.
Bunch will receive compensation for her board service consistent with the Company’s other non-management directors, as described in the 2026 definitive proxy statement. On July 20, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group issued a press release announcing her appointment and highlighting her experience in scaling global technology-enabled service operations and enhancing customer experience.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 28, 2026. Shareholders elected thirteen director nominees to the Board, with each receiving a majority of votes cast. Support levels varied by nominee but all cleared the majority threshold.
Shareholders also gave advisory approval to the company’s executive compensation program, with 220,079,230 votes in favor versus 7,193,973 against, plus abstentions and broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. furnished an update regarding its planned Perfect Day Mexico project after public comments by the head of Mexico’s environmental authority, SEMARNAT. Those comments indicated SEMARNAT will deny approval of the company’s initial application for environmental permits needed to develop the project.
The company states it respects SEMARNAT and other environmental authorities and remains committed to supplying information for a thorough, objective review. Over the coming weeks, Royal Caribbean plans to re-engage stakeholders in Mexico to seek a path forward that supports environmental infrastructure, local job creation, and community programs.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported strong first quarter 2026 results that exceeded prior expectations. Earnings per share were $3.48, with Adjusted EPS of $3.60, driven by higher revenue, lower costs, and stronger joint venture performance. Revenue reached $4.45 billion, up 11% year over year, as load factor held above 100% and onboard spending remained robust. The company returned about $1.1 billion to shareholders through $836 million of share repurchases and $270 million in dividends and now guides full‑year 2026 Adjusted EPS to $17.10–$17.50, implying roughly 11% growth. Management noted higher fuel costs and some geopolitical pressure on Mediterranean and West Coast of Mexico itineraries but said bookings have rebounded and overall demand remains strong.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. completed a major debt financing, issuing $1.25 billion of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2033 and $1.25 billion of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2038. The company received approximately $2.471 billion in net proceeds after fees and expenses.
Royal Caribbean plans to use the proceeds primarily to refinance its senior notes maturing in 2026 and to repay other existing debt, which may include term loans. Interest on the 2033 Notes is paid semi-annually each May 15 and November 15, while the 2038 Notes pay interest each February 27 and August 27.
Royal Caribbean Group appointed Christopher J. Wiernicki
Wiernicki brings more than four decades of experience in marine and offshore design, operations, safety management, digitalization, cyber security, and clean energy transition. Royal Caribbean’s leadership highlights his disciplined approach to growth and responsible operations as an important addition to the Board’s expertise.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is issuing new long-term debt to restructure its balance sheet. The company entered an underwriting agreement for a public offering of $1,250,000,000 of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2033 and $1,250,000,000 of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2038, for total senior notes of $2,500,000,000. The underwritten offering, led by J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley & Co. and PNC Capital Markets, is expected to close on February 27, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
The company plans to use the net proceeds primarily to refinance senior notes maturing in 2026 and to repay other existing indebtedness, including possible term loans. This shifts upcoming maturities further into the future at fixed interest rates.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. furnished an 8-K to share that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company communicated these results through a press release dated January 29, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The press release is furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not automatically incorporated into other SEC reports unless specifically referenced.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and the information is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.
The filing clarifies that the furnished information is not incorporated by reference into other filings except where specifically stated.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported the entry into a material definitive agreement creating a direct financial obligation. The filing discloses a Fourth Supplemental Indenture and a form of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036, indicating the company has documented terms for senior unsecured notes. The exhibits include the underlying indenture (previously filed), the supplemental indenture, the note form and legal opinions with accompanying consents.
The filing therefore records the establishment of a new debt instrument under the company’s existing indenture framework and provides the legal documentation and trustee arrangement for those notes.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036 in an underwritten public offering. The deal is led by BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. as representatives of the underwriters and is being conducted under an effective SEC registration statement and prospectus supplement. The offering is expected to close on October 1, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company expects to use the net proceeds primarily to finance the upcoming delivery of the cruise ship Celebrity Xcel instead of drawing on its existing committed export credit agency facility. Any remaining net proceeds are expected to be used to redeem, refinance or otherwise repurchase existing debt, including outstanding amounts under its revolving credit facilities, adjusting the mix and cost of its overall borrowings.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) filed an 8-K announcing entry into a material credit agreement on 25-Jun-2025 to finance its sixth Edge-class cruise ship, slated for delivery in Q4-2028.
The export-credit facility, 100% guaranteed by Bpifrance Assurance Export, will convert into a USD term loan at delivery, amortize semi-annually and mature 12 years later. Interest will accrue at Term SOFR + 0.85%. The agreement contains customary covenants, cross-default triggers and change-of-control provisions. Participating lenders are existing relationship banks.
- Item 1.01: Entry into material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03: Creation of direct financial obligation
- Exhibit 10.1: full novation/credit agreement