Form 8-K

8-K — ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD

Accession: 0000884887-26-000024

Filed: 2026-04-30

Period: 2026-04-30

CIK: 0000884887

SIC: 4400 (WATER TRANSPORTATION)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 30, 2026

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Republic of Liberia

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-11884 98-0081645

(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 305-539-6000

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share RCL New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company, whether made before or after the filing of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated April 30, 2026.

Exhibit 104 - Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

Date: April 30, 2026 By: /s/ NAFTALI HOLTZ

Name: Naftali Holtz

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS THAT EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS AND PROVIDES AN UPDATE TO FULL YEAR GUIDANCE

MIAMI – April 30, 2026 – Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported first quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $3.48 and Adjusted EPS of $3.60. These results were better than the company's guidance due to more favorable revenue, lower costs, and better performance from joint ventures. During the first quarter, the company returned approximately $1.1 billion to shareholders through $836 million of share repurchases and $270 million of dividend payments. Following a record WAVE season, the company continues to see strong demand across its vacation portfolio. Bookings moderated in March and early April for Mediterranean and West Coast of Mexico itineraries due to geopolitical developments. However, they have now recovered and are currently running at a higher pace than the same time last year. The company now expects Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $17.10 to $17.50. The updated guidance reflects higher than anticipated fuel costs (based on current at-the-pump rates) and an impact on Middle Eastern itineraries of TUI Cruises from geopolitical events, as well as lower non-fuel costs and the benefit from recent share repurchases.

“Our strong first quarter results and record WAVE season demonstrate the exceptional appeal and compelling value proposition of our trusted brands, industry-leading ships, and destinations,” said Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. “Demand for our experiences continues to be strong, and we remain focused on delivering the best vacations responsibly, accelerating revenue growth, and managing costs, all while continuing to invest in our future and drive further differentiation. We expect another year of double-digit revenue and earnings growth, driven by consumers’ preference for our leading brands and expanding portfolio - all supported by our strong booked position, leading margin profile, and fortified balance sheet.”

“We continue to execute on our innovation pipeline and broaden our vacation ecosystem in ways that further strengthen our long-term growth trajectory,” Liberty added. “We are expanding our portfolio through

the recent launch of Royal Beach Club Santorini, the upcoming delivery of Legend of the Seas, and the recent orders for Icon VI and Icon VII. Of particular note are the steps we are taking to enhance our loyalty ecosystem, including the recent introduction of the Royal ONE credit card. This is one further step to deepen guest engagement and to position us to capture a greater share of the large and growing global vacation market.”

First Quarter 2026:

•Total revenue was $4.5 billion, an 11% increase year over year. Load factor in the first quarter was 109%.

•Gross Margin Yields increased 6.9% as-reported. Net Yields increased 3.6% as-reported and 2.0% in Constant Currency.

•Gross Cruise Costs per Available Passenger Cruise Days ("APCD") decreased 1.0% as-reported. Net Cruise Costs ("NCC"), excluding Fuel, per APCD increased 0.6% as-reported and decreased 0.5% in Constant Currency.

•Net Income was $0.9 billion or $3.48 per share, Adjusted Net Income was $1.0 billion or $3.60 per share, and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 billion.

Full Year 2026 Outlook:

•Revenue is expected to grow roughly 10% year over year. Net Yields are expected to increase 2.3% to 3.3% as-reported and 1.5% to 2.5% in Constant Currency, driven by recent geopolitical developments which affected Mediterranean and West Coast of Mexico itineraries.

•NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD are expected to increase approximately 0.5% as-reported and be approximately flat in Constant Currency.

•Fuel costs, based on current at-the-pump rates, net of hedging, are expected to be approximately $1.3 billion, or $0.62 per share higher than prior guidance. The company is 59% hedged for the remainder of 2026 at below market rates.

•Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $17.10 to $17.50, representing 11% year over year growth, and a 21% CAGR over the first two years of the company's Perfecta program, which targets a 20% earnings CAGR from 2024 to 2027 and ROIC in the high teens by 2027.

First Quarter 2026 Results

Net Income for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.9 billion or $3.48 per share compared to Net Income of $0.7 billion or $2.70 per share for the same period in the prior year. Adjusted Net Income was $1.0 billion or $3.60 per share for the first quarter of 2026 compared to Adjusted Net Income of $0.7 billion or $2.71 per share for the same period in the prior year. The company also reported total revenues of $4.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 billion.

Capacity for the first quarter was up 8% year over year and the company delivered memorable vacations to 2.5 million guests, a 12% increase year over year. Total revenue increased 11% year over year. Gross Margin Yields increased 6.9% as-reported, and Net Yields increased 3.6% as-reported (2.0% in Constant Currency), when compared to the first quarter of 2025. Load factor for the quarter was 109%. Net Yield growth exceeded the company's guidance mainly due to higher pricing across key products driven by strong close-in demand and onboard revenue.

Gross Cruise Costs per APCD decreased 1.0% as-reported, compared to the first quarter of 2025. NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD increased 0.6% as-reported (and decreased 0.5% in Constant Currency), when compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Update on Bookings and Onboard Revenue

The overall demand environment remains strong, and during April, bookings continued to exceed the same period last year, including continued strength in close-in bookings. As a result, the company's booked position enjoys record prices with volumes within historical ranges. Bookings for high-yielding Mediterranean itineraries, which began the year on an exceptionally strong trajectory, moderated following recent geopolitical developments late in the first quarter, partially driven by increased air travel costs, airline capacity reductions, and flight disruptions. In recent weeks, bookings for Mediterranean itineraries have been rebounding for the limited remaining inventory. These factors mainly affect the second and third quarters when these high-yielding itineraries represent a larger share of deployment. Bookings for West Coast of Mexico itineraries also moderated during the quarter, reflecting geopolitical-related considerations specific to that region.

Onboard revenue trends remain strong, with onboard spending continuing to exceed prior‑year levels. This is driven by both guests’ growing demand for onboard and destination experiences and the company’s continued expansion of product offerings both on ship and at destinations. These trends are also supported by more effective and targeted engagement, ensuring the right experiences are matched with the right guests.

“Demand for our vacations remains healthy, with consumers continuing to prioritize experiences even as they navigate the impact of global events,” said Naftali Holtz, Chief Financial Officer, Royal Caribbean Group. “Travel remains a priority for consumers, with guests becoming more selective and value‑focused in how and where they choose to travel. That dynamic aligns well with the attractive value proposition of our experiences, which is why we have done so well historically, even during times of uncertainty.”

Second Quarter 2026

Net Yields are expected to increase approximately 0.9% as-reported and approximately 0.2% in Constant Currency as compared to 2025. The second quarter has higher exposure to higher-yielding itineraries affected by recent global events, with these dynamics also impacting the third quarter.

NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD, is expected to increase 4.9% to 5.4% as-reported and 4.6% to 5.1% in Constant Currency as compared to 2025. Second quarter cost growth is impacted by significantly increased drydock days year over year, as well as elevated crew movement costs.

Based on current fuel pricing, interest rates, currency exchange rates and the factors detailed above, the company expects second quarter Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $3.83 to $3.93. Adjusted EPS growth for the second quarter would have been approximately 11% excluding geopolitical impacts and other items affecting year-over-year comparability, including the timing of drydocks.

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Fuel Expense

Bunker pricing, net of hedging, for the first quarter was $613 per metric ton and consumption was 432,000 metric tons.

The company does not forecast fuel prices and its fuel cost calculations are based on current at-the-pump prices, net of hedging impacts. Based on current fuel prices, the company has included $346 million of fuel expense in its second quarter guidance at a forecasted consumption of 423,000 metric tons, which is 60% hedged via swaps. For the full year, the company expects fuel expense to be approximately $1.3 billion based on current at-the-pump prices, net of hedging impacts; however fuel expense would be approximately 4% lower if rates were based on the forward curve.

Forecasted consumption is 59%, 49%, 30%, and 15% hedged via swaps for 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 respectively. The annual average cost per metric ton of the hedge portfolio is approximately $475, $408, $424, and $451 for 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 respectively.

The company provided the following guidance for the second quarter and full year 2026:

FUEL STATISTICS Second Quarter 2026 Full Year 2026

Fuel Consumption (metric tons) 423,000 1,755,000

Fuel Expenses $346 million $1,349 million

Second Quarter 2026 Remainder of Year 2026

Percent Hedged (fwd. consumption) 60.0% 59.0%

GUIDANCE As-Reported Constant Currency

Second Quarter 2026

Net Yields vs. 2025 Approximately 0.9% Approximately 0.2%

Net Cruise Costs per APCD vs. 2025 6.8% to 7.3% 6.5% to 7.0%

Net Cruise Costs per APCD ex. Fuel vs. 2025 4.9% to 5.4% 4.6% to 5.1%

Full Year 2026

Net Yields vs. 2025 2.3% to 3.3% 1.5% to 2.5%

Net Cruise Costs per APCD vs. 2025 Approximately 1.9% Approximately 1.5%

Net Cruise Costs per APCD ex. Fuel vs. 2025 Approximately 0.5% Approximately flat

GUIDANCE Second Quarter 2026 Full Year 2026

APCDs 13.6 million 56.9 million

Capacity change vs. 2025 4.9% 6.7%

Depreciation and amortization $465 to $475 million $1,910 to $1,920 million

Net Interest, excluding loss on extinguishment of debt $230 to $240 million $985 to $995 million

Adjusted EPS $3.83 to $3.93 $17.10 to $17.50

SENSITIVITY Second Quarter 2026 Full Year 2026

1% Change in Net Yields $38 million $156 million

1% Change in NCC excluding Fuel $17 million $73 million

Second Quarter 2026 Remainder of Year 2026

1% Change in Currency $5 million $19 million

10% Change in Fuel prices $12 million $39 million

100 basis pt. Change in SOFR $1 million $8 million

Exchange rates used in guidance calculations

GBP $1.36

AUD $0.72

CAD $0.73

EUR $1.18

Liquidity

As of March 31, 2026, the Group’s liquidity position was $6.9 billion, which includes cash and cash equivalents and undrawn revolving credit facility capacity.

In February 2026, the company issued $1.25 billion of 4.750% senior unsecured notes due 2033 and $1.25 billion of 5.250% senior unsecured notes due 2038. Proceeds from the offerings were used to refinance senior notes maturing in 2026, with remaining proceeds applied toward the repayment of other existing indebtedness, including term loans. These actions extended the company’s maturity profile and reduced near‑term debt maturities.

Also during the quarter, the company purchased 2.9 million of its shares for a total of $836 million. The company has $1.0 billion remaining under its current share repurchase program authorization.

The company noted that as of March 31, 2026, the scheduled debt maturities for 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 were $1.2 billion, $2.5 billion, $3.1 billion, $1.1 billion, and $1.0 billion respectively.

"With a very strong financial position underpinned by an investment grade balance sheet, ample liquidity, and strong cash flow generation, we are well positioned to continue investing in the business while navigating a dynamic environment,” said Naftali Holtz, Chief Financial Officer, Royal Caribbean Group.

Capital Expenditures and Capacity Guidance

Capital expenditures for the full year 2026 are expected to be approximately $5 billion, based on current foreign exchange rates and are predominantly related to the company's new ship order book and land-based destination initiatives. The company expects to take delivery of Legend of the Seas in the second quarter of 2026 and has committed financing in place. In April the company also announced orders for Icon VI, with committed financing in place, and Icon VII, which is subject to customary closing conditions including financing. Non-new ship related capital expenditures are expected to be $1.8 billion, a significant portion of which includes the company's previously announced private destinations under development.

Capacity changes for 2026 are expected to be 6.7% compared to 2025. Capacity changes for 2027, 2028, and 2029 are expected to be 4%, 6%, and 7%, respectively. These figures do not include potential ship sales or additions that the company may elect in the future.

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Conference call scheduled

The company has scheduled a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time today. This call can be heard, either live or on a delayed basis, on the company's investor relations website at www.rclinvestor.com.

Definitions

Selected Operational and Financial Metrics

Adjusted Earnings per Share ("Adjusted EPS") is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (as defined below) divided by weighted average shares outstanding or by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, as applicable. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents EBITDA (as defined below) excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our profitability on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included (i) other income; and (ii) restructuring charges and other initiative expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) divided by total revenues.

Adjusted Gross Margin represents Gross Margin, adjusted for payroll and related, food, fuel, other operating, and depreciation and amortization expenses. Gross Margin is calculated pursuant to GAAP as total revenues less total cruise operating expenses, and depreciation and amortization.

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included (i) loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense; (ii) restructuring charges and other initiatives expenses; and (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition.

Adjusted Operating Income is a non-GAAP measure that represents operating income including income from equity investments and provision for income taxes but excluding certain items for which we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis. We use this non-GAAP measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below).

Available Passenger Cruise Days (“APCD”) is our measurement of capacity and represents double occupancy per cabin multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period, which excludes canceled cruise days and cabins not available for sale. We use this measure to perform capacity and rate analysis to identify our main non-capacity drivers that cause our cruise revenue and expenses to vary.

Constant Currency is a significant measure for our revenues and expenses, which are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Because our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar, the value of these revenues and expenses in U.S. Dollar will be affected by changes in currency exchange rates. Although such changes in local currency prices are just one of many elements impacting our revenues and expenses, it can be an important element. For this reason, we also monitor our revenues and expenses in "Constant Currency" - i.e., as if the current period's currency exchange rates had remained constant with the comparable prior period's rates. We calculate "Constant Currency" by applying the average of the prior period exchange rates for each of the corresponding months, of the reported and/or forecasted period, so as to calculate what the results would have been had exchange rates been the same throughout both periods. We do not make predictions about future exchange rates and use current exchange rates for calculations of future periods. It should be emphasized that the use of Constant Currency is primarily used by us for comparing short-term changes and/or projections. Over the longer term, changes in guest sourcing and shifting the amount of purchases between currencies can significantly change the impact of the purely currency-based fluctuations.

EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. excluding (i) interest income; (ii) interest expense, net of interest capitalized; (iii) depreciation and amortization expenses; and (iv) provision for income taxes. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis.

Gross Cruise Costs represent the sum of total cruise operating expenses plus marketing, selling and administrative expenses.

Gross Margin Yield represent Gross Margin per APCD.

Invested Capital represents the most recent five-quarter average of total debt (i.e., Current portion of long-term debt plus Long-term debt) plus the most recent five-quarter average of Total shareholders' equity. We use this measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below).

Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are non-GAAP measures that represent Gross Cruise Costs excluding commissions, transportation and other expenses, and onboard and other expenses and, in the case of Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, fuel expenses. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our cost performance. For the periods presented, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel excludes restructuring charges and other initiative expenses.

Net Yields represent Adjusted Gross Margin per APCD. We utilize Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yields to manage our business on a day-to-day basis as we believe that they are the most relevant measures of our pricing performance because they reflect the cruise revenues earned by us net of our most significant variable costs, which are commissions, transportation and other expenses, and onboard and other expenses.

Occupancy ("Load factor"), in accordance with cruise vacation industry practice, is calculated by dividing Passenger Cruise Days (as defined below) by APCD. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.

Passenger Cruise Days ("PCD") represent the number of passengers carried for the period multiplied by the number of days of their respective cruises.

Perfecta Program refers to the multi-year Adjusted EPS and ROIC goals we are seeking to achieve by end of 2027. Under our Perfecta Program, we are targeting 20% compound annual growth rate in Adjusted EPS compared to 2024 and ROIC of 17% or higher by the end of 2027.

Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") represents Adjusted Operating Income divided by Invested Capital. We believe ROIC is a meaningful measure because it quantifies how efficiently we generated operating income relative to the capital we have invested in the business.

For additional information see “Adjusted Measures of Financial Performance” below.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise, exclusive destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company operates 69 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven continents through its three wholly owned brands -Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea - and a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises which operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.

The Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations from three to eight by 2028 through its Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections, and the company will enter river cruising in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises. Powered by innovative brands, advanced technology, and an industry-leading loyalty program, the company has built a connected vacation ecosystem, turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.

Named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 list and to Forbes’ 2026 Best American Companies lists, Royal Caribbean Group is guided by its mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly. For more information, visit www.royalcaribbeangroup.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, our future performance estimates, forecasts and projections constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements regarding revenues, costs and financial results for 2026 and beyond; anticipated timing for launch of private destinations; our progress toward achievement of our Perfecta program; demand for our brands; expectations on timing for river cruise offerings; future capital expenditures; and expectations regarding our credit profile and fuel expenses. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “committed,” “could,” “driving,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” "encouraged," “project,” "shaping up," "position," "allows," “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “considering,” and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or

achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the economic and geopolitical environment, including changing tariffs and the related uncertainty thereof, on key aspects of our business, such as the demand for cruises, passenger spending, and operating costs; changes in operating costs; the unavailability or cost of air service; disease outbreaks and increased concern about the risk of illness on our ships or when travelling to or from our ships, which could cause a decrease in demand, guest cancellations, and ship redeployments; incidents or adverse publicity concerning our ships, port facilities, land destinations and/or passengers or the cruise vacation industry in general; the effects of weather, climate events and/or natural disasters on our business; risks related to our sustainability activities; the impact of issues at shipyards, including ship delivery delays, ship cancellations or ship construction cost increases; shipyard unavailability; unavailability of ports of call; vacation industry competition and increase in industry capacity and overcapacity; inability to manage our cost and capital allocation strategies; the uncertainties of conducting business globally and expanding into new markets and new ventures, including potential acquisitions; issues with travel advisers that sell and market our cruises; reliance on third-party service providers; potential unavailability of insurance coverage; the risks and costs related to cyber security attacks, data breaches, protecting our systems and maintaining data integrity and security; uncertainties of a foreign legal system as we are not incorporated in the United States; our ability to obtain sufficient financing or capital to fund our capital expenditures, operations, debt repayments and other financing needs; our expectation and ability to pay a cash dividend on our common stock in the future; changes to our dividend policy; growing anti-tourism sentiments and environmental concerns; changes in U.S. or other countries' foreign travel policy; impact of new or changing legislation and regulations (including environmental regulations) or governmental orders on our business; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, fuel prices and interest rates; further impairments of our goodwill, long-lived assets, equity investments and notes receivable; an inability to source our crew or our provisions and supplies from certain places; our ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel; and pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions.

More information about factors that could affect our operating results is included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as our other filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations website at www.rclinvestor.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Adjusted Measures of Financial Performance

This press release includes certain adjusted financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, which we believe provide useful information to investors as a supplement to our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP.

The presentation of adjusted financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures may be different from adjusted measures used by other companies. In addition, these adjusted measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Adjusted

measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as do the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures.

A reconciliation to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure of all adjusted financial measures included in this press release can be found in the tables included at the end of this press release. We have not provided a quantitative reconciliation of the projected non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because preparation of meaningful U.S. GAAP projections would require unreasonable effort. Due to significant uncertainty, we are unable to predict, without unreasonable effort, the future movement of foreign exchange rates, fuel prices and interest rates inclusive of our related hedging programs. In addition, we are unable to determine the future impact of non-core business related gains and losses which may result from strategic initiatives. These items are uncertain and could be material to our results of operations in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Due to this uncertainty, we do not believe that reconciling information for such projected figures would be meaningful.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited, in millions, except per share data)

Quarter Ended

March 31,

2026 2025

Passenger ticket revenues $ 3,021 $ 2,744

Onboard and other revenues 1,431 1,255

Total revenues 4,452 3,999

Cruise operating expenses:

Commissions, transportation and other 564 522

Onboard and other 212 200

Payroll and related 400 340

Food 264 239

Fuel 265 277

Other operating 542 500

Total cruise operating expenses 2,247 2,079

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses 582 562

Depreciation and amortization expenses 461 412

Operating Income 1,162 945

Other income (expense):

Interest income 5 2

Interest expense, net of interest capitalized (278) (249)

Equity investment income 84 48

Other income 2 5

Income before income taxes 976 751

Provision for income taxes (26) (16)

Net Income 950 736

Less: Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest 8 6

Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $ 941 $ 730

Earnings per Share:

Basic $ 3.49 $ 2.71

Diluted $ 3.48 $ 2.70

Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding:

Basic 270 269

Diluted 271 276

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Net Income $ 950 $ 736

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustments — (17)

Change in defined benefit plans (2) (4)

Gain on cash flow derivative hedges 221 128

Total other comprehensive income 220 107

Comprehensive Income 1,170 842

Less: Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interest 8 6

Comprehensive Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $ 1,161 $ 837

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Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to use of rounded numbers.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

STATISTICS

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

March 31,

2026 2025

Passengers Carried 2,509,672 2,241,673

Passenger Cruise Days 14,873,199 13,768,332

APCD 13,702,703 12,657,992

Occupancy 108.5 % 108.8 %

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except share data)

As of

March 31, December 31,

2026 2025

(unaudited)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 512 $ 825

Trade and other receivables, net 479 317

Inventories 271 264

Prepaid expenses and other assets 719 690

Derivative financial instruments 223 115

Total current assets 2,204 2,211

Property and equipment, net 35,884 35,696

Operating lease right-of-use assets 611 620

Goodwill 808 808

Other assets 2,483 2,284

Total assets $ 41,990 $ 41,619

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Current liabilities

Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,448 $ 3,180

Current portion of operating lease liabilities 79 90

Accounts payable 1,010 953

Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,968 2,026

Derivative financial instruments 12 67

Customer deposits 6,548 5,739

Total current liabilities 11,065 12,055

Long-term debt 19,666 18,165

Long-term operating lease liabilities 599 600

Other long-term liabilities 632 554

Total liabilities 31,962 31,374

Shareholders’ equity

Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding)

— —

Common stock ($0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 303,822,400 and 303,054,848 shares issued, March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)

3 3

Paid-in capital 7,867 7,964

Retained earnings 6,460 5,925

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (385) (604)

Treasury stock (35,631,237 and 32,631,826 common shares at cost, at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)

(4,135) (3,251)

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 9,810 10,037

Noncontrolling Interest 218 208

Total shareholders’ equity 10,028 10,245

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 41,990 $ 41,619

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(unaudited; in millions)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Operating Activities

Net Income $ 950 $ 736

Adjustments:

Depreciation and amortization 461 412

Net deferred income tax benefit (1) (1)

Loss (Gain) on derivative instruments not designated as hedges 8 (2)

Share-based compensation expense 38 53

Equity investment income (84) (48)

Amortization of debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums 53 23

Loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense 60 10

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Increase in trade and other receivables, net (173) (77)

(Increase) decrease in inventories (7) 9

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (25) (112)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (8) 22

Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities (279) (151)

Increase in customer deposits 809 838

Other, net 32 (85)

Net cash provided by operating activities 1,834 1,627

Investing Activities

Purchases of property and equipment (500) (428)

Cash received on settlement of derivative financial instruments 17 —

Cash paid on settlement of derivative financial instruments (3) (2)

Investments in and loans to unconsolidated affiliates (38) (26)

Cash received on loans from unconsolidated affiliates — 4

Other, net (5) 12

Net cash used in investing activities (529) (440)

Financing Activities

Debt proceeds 2,807 480

Debt issuance costs (21) (3)

Repayments of debt (3,084) (1,221)

Repurchase of common stock (836) (241)

Dividends paid (270) (148)

Payments of withholding tax on stock awards (185) (60)

Other, net (28) 2

Net cash used in financing activities (1,617) (1,191)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1) 2

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (313) (2)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 825 388

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 512 $ 386

Supplemental Disclosure

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest, net of amount capitalized $ 320 $ 279

Non-cash Investing Activities

Purchase of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 145 $ 42

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION

(unaudited)

Gross Margin Yields, Net Yields and Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD, PCD, Yields, and Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

Quarter Ended March 31,

2026 2026 On a Constant Currency Basis 2025

Total revenues $ 4,452 $ 4,386 $ 3,999

Less:

Cruise operating expenses 2,247 2,226 2,079

Depreciation and amortization expenses 461 465 412

Gross Margin 1,744 1,695 1,508

Add:

Payroll and related 400 400 340

Food 264 264 239

Fuel 265 265 277

Other operating 542 530 500

Depreciation and amortization expenses 461 465 412

Adjusted Gross Margin $ 3,675 $ 3,619 $ 3,276

APCD 13,702,703 13,702,703 12,657,992

Passenger Cruise Days 14,873,199 14,873,199 13,768,332

Gross Margin Yields $ 127.29 $ 123.69 $ 119.09

Net Yields $ 268.23 $ 264.08 $ 258.83

Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD $ 247.12 $ 243.30 $ 237.96

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION

(unaudited)

Gross Cruise Costs, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and costs per APCD. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

Quarter Ended March 31,

2026 2026 On a Constant Currency Basis 2025

Total cruise operating expenses $ 2,247 $ 2,226 $ 2,079

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses 582 575 562

Gross Cruise Costs 2,830 2,800 2,641

Less:

Commissions, transportation and other 564 556 522

Onboard and other 212 211 200

Net Cruise Costs including other costs 2,053 2,033 1,919

Less:

Restructuring charges and other initiatives expenses (1) 3 3 2

Net Cruise Costs 2,050 2,031 1,917

Less:

Fuel 265 265 277

Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel $ 1,786 $ 1,766 $ 1,640

APCD 13,702,703 13,702,703 12,657,992

Gross Cruise Costs per APCD $ 206.51 $ 204.36 $ 208.68

Net Cruise Costs per APCD $ 149.63 $ 148.19 $ 151.44

Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel per APCD $ 130.32 $ 128.88 $ 129.54

(1) These amounts are included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION

(unaudited)

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and per APCD data. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

Quarter Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $ 941 $ 730

Interest income (5) (2)

Interest expense, net of interest capitalized 278 249

Depreciation and amortization expenses 461 412

Provision for income taxes 26 16

EBITDA 1,701 1,405

Other income (2) (5)

Restructuring charges and other initiative expenses (1) 3 2

Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,702 $ 1,402

Total revenues $ 4,452 $ 3,999

APCD 13,702,703 12,657,992

Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. per APCD $ 68.71 $ 57.66

Adjusted EBITDA per APCD $ 124.21 $ 110.73

Adjusted EBITDA Margin 38.2 % 35.1 %

(1) These amounts are included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION

(unaudited)

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Adjusted Earnings per Share are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share data. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

Quarter Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $ 941 $ 730

Loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense (1) 29 10

Restructuring charges and other initiative expenses (2) 3 2

Amortization of Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition (3) 2 2

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $ 975 $ 744

Earnings per Share - Diluted (4) $ 3.48 $ 2.70

Adjusted Earnings per Share - Diluted (5) $ 3.60 $ 2.71

Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 271 276

(1) For 2026, includes the loss on extinguishment of debt associated with redemptions of the senior notes maturing in 2026. For 2025, includes $10 million of inducement expense related to the settlements of the 2025 6.00% convertible notes. These amounts are included in Interest expense, net of interest capitalized within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

(2) These amounts are included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

(3) Represents the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the 2018 Silversea acquisition.

(4) For 2025, Diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive inducement and interest expense related to our convertible notes of $15 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

(5) For 2025, Adjusted Diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive interest expense related to our convertible notes of $5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

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