Capital Research Global Investors (RCL) reports 12.8% stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital Research Global Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its investment management affiliates, reports beneficial ownership of 34,268,810 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. common stock on this amended Schedule 13G. This holding represents 12.8% of the 268,194,978 shares believed to be outstanding. Capital Research Global Investors has sole voting power over 34,245,564 shares and sole dispositive power over 34,268,810 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 34,268,810 shares Percent of class: 12.8% Shares outstanding baseline: 268,194,978 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 34,268,810 shares Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. common stock deemed beneficially owned by Capital Research Global Investors

Percent of class 12.8% Portion of Royal Caribbean common stock class beneficially owned by Capital Research Global Investors

Shares outstanding baseline 268,194,978 shares Royal Caribbean shares believed to be outstanding used to calculate ownership percentage

Sole voting power 34,245,564 shares Royal Caribbean shares over which Capital Research Global Investors has sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 34,268,810 shares Royal Caribbean shares over which Capital Research Global Investors has sole power to dispose

Key Terms

beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

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beneficial owner financial

"CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 34,268,810 shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

sole voting power financial

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 34,245,564"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 34,268,810"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"CRGI reports beneficial ownership on this amended Schedule 13G"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

percent of class financial

"Percent of class: 12.8 %"

Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.

FAQ

What percentage of Royal Caribbean (RCL) does Capital Research Global Investors own?

Capital Research Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 12.8% of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s common stock, representing 34,268,810 shares out of 268,194,978 shares believed to be outstanding.

How many Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares does Capital Research Global Investors control?

Capital Research Global Investors is deemed to beneficially own 34,268,810 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock, with sole voting power over 34,245,564 shares and sole dispositive power over 34,268,810 shares.

Does Capital Research Global Investors share voting power over Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares?

No. The filing states 0 shares with shared voting power and 0 shares with shared dispositive power; all reported authority is sole voting or dispositive power over Royal Caribbean shares.

What is the total Royal Caribbean (RCL) share count referenced in this 13G/A?

The ownership percentage is based on 268,194,978 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. common stock that Capital Research Global Investors believes are outstanding when calculating its 12.8% beneficial ownership.

Who signed the Royal Caribbean (RCL) Schedule 13G/A for Capital Research Global Investors?

The Schedule 13G/A is signed by Jae Won Chung, identified as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company, on behalf of Capital Research Global Investors.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 05:08 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 05:08 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

V7780T103

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): V7780T103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Capital Research Global Investors

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 34,245,564.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 34,268,810.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

34,268,810.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

12.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Capital Research Global Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(c)	Citizenship: N/A
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: V7780T103
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 34,268,810 ** **Capital Research Global Investors ("CRGI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CRGI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital Research Global Investors." CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 34,268,810 shares or 12.8% of the 268,194,978 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)	Percent of class: 12.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 34,245,564
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 34,268,810
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Capital Research Global Investors

Signature:	Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:	Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
Date:	08/11/2026