Strong demand and favorable timing of expenses drive second quarter above expectations

Trifecta goals achieved 18 months early

Adjusted EPS in 2024 is now expected to be $11.35 - $11.45  

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share

MIAMI, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported second quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $3.11 and Adjusted EPS of $3.21. These results were better than the company's guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand and continued strength in onboard revenue, as well as favorable timing of expenses of approximately $0.15. As a result of continued strong demand for its vacation experiences, the company is increasing its full year 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance to $11.35 - $11.45, or 68% year over year growth. In addition, the company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share payable on October 11, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2024.

MIAMI, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, July 25, 2024, to discuss the company's second quarter 2024 financial results. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company's investor relations website, www.rclinvestor.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available at the same website for 30 days following the call.

Nach einem dreitägigen Event an Bord der Utopia of the Seas der Royal Caribbean Group, die bald in See stechen wird, einigten sich die Führungskräfte auf drei Vorschläge, um nachhaltige und skalierbare Lösungen zur Dekarbonisierung voranzutreiben

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, 16. Juli 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mit dem gemeinsamen Ziel, die Dekarbonisierungsziele der Schifffahrts- und Kreuzfahrtindustrie voranzutreiben, trafen sich Anfang dieser Woche mehr als 70 führende Vertreter der Schifffahrt zu einem Dekarbonisierungsgipfel, der von der Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping organisiert wurde. 

The GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter and Utopia's godmother marked the milestone ahead of the ultimate short getaway's July 19 debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

MIAMI, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor rang in the vacation of celebrations, Utopia of the Seas, with a blowout summer party in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Trainor, the godmother of the new vacation, marked the introduction of the ultimate short getaway in an official naming event on board with more than 4,000 partygoers, the legendary Rev Run and DJ Ruckus at the turntables, Royal Caribbean crew members and executives and more. The moment comes just days ahead of the final milestone, when Utopia debuts with the first of its 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways on Friday, July 19.

 After three-day event aboard Royal Caribbean Group's soon-to-sail Utopia of the Seas, leaders coalesced on three key suggestions to advance sustainable and scalable decarbonization solutions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by a collective objective to help further the maritime and cruise industry's decarbonization goals, more than 70 maritime leaders met earlier this week at a Decarbonization Summit hosted by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in collaboration with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. 

 After three-day event aboard Royal Caribbean Group's soon-to-sail Utopia of the Seas, leaders coalesced on three key suggestions to advance sustainable and scalable decarbonization solutions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by a collective objective to help further the maritime and cruise industry's decarbonization goals, more than 70 maritime leaders met earlier this week at a Decarbonization Summit hosted by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in collaboration with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. 

The new vacation is set for its official debut on Friday, July 19, sailing 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways to The Bahamas

MIAMI, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The vacation flipping the script on short getaways has arrived. Royal Caribbean International's Utopia of the Seas made its first appearance in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, just a few days ahead of its official debut on Friday, July 19. The ultimate short getaway was welcomed home as more than 2,000 crew members celebrated across Utopia's vibrant Caribbean pool deck and thrills, from the longest dry slide at sea – The Ultimate Abyss – to the signature FlowRider surf simulator. Up next is a celebration fit for the getaway of all getaways that will feature Utopia's newly revealed godmother, GRAMMY-winning artist and songwriter Meghan Trainor, as she takes center stage to name the new vacation and perform one hit after the next before it begins sailing 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday vacations.

The GRAMMY-winning artist is revealed as godmother of the newest vacation, and fans have a chance to celebrate with her in concert through an exclusive giveaway, starting Friday, July 5

MIAMI, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The invitation of the summer is here: Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning artist Meghan Trainor are hosting the ultimate party and concert – and 52 fans have the chance to join the festivities. The world's largest cruise line has named the singer and songwriter godmother of the new Utopia of the Seas, the ultimate short getaway bringing weekend energy to every day of the week, and the duo will celebrate with an exclusive 3-night celebration starting July 15. Beginning today, Friday, July 5, and until Sunday, July 7, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fans can enter for their chance to join the celebration and find the giveaway's official rules on Royal Caribbean's Instagram channel.

The ultimate short getaway gets ready for its July debut from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

MIAMI, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to gear up for weekend energy any day of the week. Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed the next big thing in vacations to the family: Utopia of the Seas. A celebration fit for the ultimate short getaway was had in Saint-Nazaire, France, as the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia just five weekends before its July debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.

Construction begins on the fifth vessel in the brand's award-winning Edge Series setting sail in fall 2025. 

SAINT-NAZAIRE, France, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of elevated travel at sea reached a major milestone today, as construction commenced for Celebrity Cruises' next ship, Celebrity Xcel. The keel laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France celebrated the momentous occasion for the latest and most elevated vessel in Celebrity's award-winning Edge Series ships. When she sets sail in the fall of 2025, Celebrity Xcel will connect guests to the breathtaking world around them like never before, furthering the innovative experiences coveted in her sister ships with several new yet-to-be-revealed offerings for an unparalleled premium vacation.   

Construction begins on the fifth vessel in the brand's award-winning Edge Series setting sail in fall 2025. 

SAINT-NAZAIRE, France, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of elevated travel at sea reached a major milestone today, as construction commenced for Celebrity Cruises' next ship, Celebrity Xcel. The keel laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France celebrated the momentous occasion for the latest and most elevated vessel in Celebrity's award-winning Edge Series ships. When she sets sail in the fall of 2025, Celebrity Xcel will connect guests to the breathtaking world around them like never before, furthering the innovative experiences coveted in her sister ships with several new yet-to-be-revealed offerings for an unparalleled premium vacation.