Royal Caribbean Cruises Overview
- Year Founded
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1969
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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106,000
- Stock Symbol
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RCL
- Investments
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15
- Share Price
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$264.71
- (As of Monday Closing)
Royal Caribbean Cruises General Information
Description
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, operating 67 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
Contact Information
Website
www.royalcaribbean.comCorporate Office
- 1050 Caribbean Way
- Miami, FL 33132
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1050 Caribbean Way
- Miami, FL 33132
- United States
Royal Caribbean Cruises Timeline
Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Performance
As of 16-Jun-2025, Royal Caribbean Cruises’s stock price is $264.71. Its current market cap is $71.9B with 272M shares.
(As of Monday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $264.71 | $258.08 | $130.08 - $279.89 | $71.9B | 272M | 2.35M | $12.31 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing 12-month revenue of $16.8B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 75,893,811 | 83,343,829 | 53,320,192 | 34,994,560 |
| Revenue | 16,756,000 | 16,485,000 | 13,900,000 | 8,840,000 |
| EBITDA | 6,298,000 | 6,071,000 | 4,525,000 | 579,000 |
| Net Income | 3,247,000 | 2,877,000 | 1,697,000 | (2,156,000) |
| Total Assets | 37,452,000 | 37,070,000 | 35,131,000 | 33,776,000 |
| Total Debt | 20,119,000 | 20,820,000 | 22,130,000 | 23,994,000 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Competitors (4)
One of Royal Caribbean Cruises’s 4 competitors is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Miami, FL.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Formerly PE-Backed | Miami, FL | ||||
| Seabourn Cruise Line | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Seattle, WA | ||||
| Princess Cruise | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Seattle, WA | ||||
| Heritage Cruise | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Monaco, Monaco |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Patents
Royal Caribbean Cruises Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20240177381-A1 | Photographic souvenir augmentation | Pending | 29-Nov-2022 | ||
| US-20230078360-A1 | Enhanced ship-based network connectivity using a content delivery network (cdn) edge server | Active | 16-Sep-2021 | ||
| US-11917258-B2 | Enhanced ship-based network connectivity using a content delivery network (cdn) edge server | Active | 16-Sep-2021 | ||
| US-20230077389-A1 | Deployable slackline | Active | 10-Sep-2021 | ||
| US-11766583-B2 | Deployable slackline | Active | 10-Sep-2021 | A63B7/085 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Signals
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Investments & Acquisitions (15)
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Royal Caribbean Group (Port of Costa Maya and Land Parcel in Mahahual, Mexico) for . The deal was made on 01-Sep-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean Group (Port of Costa Maya and Land Parcel in Mahahual, Mexico) | 01-Sep-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| I.P. Iniziative Portuali Porto Romano | 24-Feb-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Marine | ||
| Grand Bahama Shipyard | 15-Jul-2021 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Marine | ||
| Heritage Cruise | 10-Jul-2020 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Cruise Lines | ||
| Hoslitica Destinations | 24-Jun-2019 | Joint Venture | Cruise Lines |
Royal Caribbean Cruises ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 04, 2025
18.57 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Exits (4)
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s most recent exit was on 21-Nov-2014 from SkySea Cruises. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| SkySea Cruises | 21-Nov-2014 | Completed |
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| Cruise1st | 01-Jan-2008 | Completed |
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| Pullmantur | 01-Nov-2006 | Completed |
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| Island Cruises | 12-May-2000 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Cruise | Monaco, Monaco | 1994 | |
| Celebrity Cruises | Miami, FL | 1989 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises FAQs
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When was Royal Caribbean Cruises founded?
Royal Caribbean Cruises was founded in 1969.
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Where is Royal Caribbean Cruises headquartered?
Royal Caribbean Cruises is headquartered in Miami, FL.
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What is the size of Royal Caribbean Cruises?
Royal Caribbean Cruises has 106,000 total employees.
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What industry is Royal Caribbean Cruises in?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s primary industry is Cruise Lines.
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Is Royal Caribbean Cruises a private or public company?
Royal Caribbean Cruises is a Public company.
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What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Royal Caribbean Cruises is RCL.
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What is the current stock price of Royal Caribbean Cruises?
As of 16-Jun-2025 the stock price of Royal Caribbean Cruises is $264.71.
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What is the current market cap of Royal Caribbean Cruises?
The current market capitalization of Royal Caribbean Cruises is $71.9B.
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What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Royal Caribbean Cruises is $16.8B.
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Who are Royal Caribbean Cruises’s competitors?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Seabourn Cruise Line, Princess Cruise, and Heritage Cruise are competitors of Royal Caribbean Cruises.
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What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS for 12 months was $12.31.
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