RCL · CIK 0000884887 · operating
Operating since 1968, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a cruise operator headquartered in Miami, Florida, serving the global vacation travel market. The company operates 69 ships across three distinct cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Each brand targets different customer segments and price points, with itineraries spanning major cruise destinations worldwide including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, and Asia-Pacific regions.
The company generates revenue primarily from cruise ticket sales and onboard spending, which includes dining, beverages, entertainment, excursions, and cabin upgrades. Revenue is distributed across the three brand portfolios, with Royal Caribbean International representing the largest segment serving the mass-market cruise segment, Celebrity Cruises positioning itself in the premium segment, and Silversea Cruises serving the ultra-luxury market.
Royal Caribbean employs approximately 107,950 full-time employees globally, spanning shipboard crew, shore-based operations, and administrative functions. The company operates in the water transportation industry and maintains significant international operations, with ships sailing year-round across multiple continents. The scale of operations encompasses fleet management, port operations, revenue management, and customer service across numerous markets and demographics.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.61 | $15.75 | +42.7% | |
| 2024 | $10.94 | $11.00 | +73.4% | |
| 2023 | $6.31 | $6.63 | +174.7% | |
| 2022 | $-8.45 | $-8.45 | +59.6% | |
| 2021 | $-20.89 | $-20.89 | -243.0% | |
| 2020 | $-6.09 | $-6.09 | -568.5% | |
| 2019 | $1.30 | $1.31 | -13.3% | |
| 2018 | $1.50 | $1.51 | +11.9% | |
| 2017 | $1.34 | $1.35 | +10.7% | |
| 2016 | $1.21 | $1.22 | +28.7% | |
| 2014 | $0.94 | $0.95 | +3033.3% | |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | +101.7% | |
| 2012 | $-1.80 | $-1.80 | -1158.8% | |
| 2011 | $0.17 | $0.17 | -93.2% | |
| 2010 | $2.51 | $2.55 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-11 | 0000884887-26-000007 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-14 | 0000884887-25-000050 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-21 | 0000884887-24-000075 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-23 | 0000884887-23-000006 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-03-01 | 0000884887-22-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-26 | 0000884887-21-000006 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-25 | 0000884887-20-000009 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-22 | 0000884887-19-000017 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-02-21 | 0000884887-18-000017 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-12-31 | 2017-02-23 | 0000884887-17-000020 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-12-31 | 2016-02-22 | 0000884887-16-000126 | SEC ↗ |