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What changed in the latest 10-K

Comparing 10-K filed 2026-02-11 (period ending 2025-12-31) with 10-K filed 2025-02-14 (period ending 2024-12-31).

Risk Factors (10-K Item 1A)

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New heading “There can be no assurance that we will declare or pay dividends in the future or that we will repurchase shares pursuant to our share repurchase program consistent with historical amounts or at all.”

Removed heading “Our dividend policy may change without notice and any payment of dividends in the future is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors.”

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“These projects increase the complexity of our business and require significant levels of investment to develop. In addition, we face greater exposure to certain key risks depending on the scope, location, and the ownership and management structure of these projects. Development activities may be delayed or adversely affected by construction challenges, supply chain disruptions, weather events, labor availability, environmental or site-specific conditions, and delays in obtaining or maintaining permits, any of which could adversely affect our ability to complete our projects as planned. …”
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“The Company depends on technology and automated systems, including emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (“AI”), to operate its business, including but not limited to, computerized reservation systems, ship operations and crew scheduling systems, shipboard internet services, cloud-based technologies, technical and business operations systems and commercial websites and applications, including our mobile app. …”
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Any breach, theft, loss, or fraudulent use of guest, employee, third-party or company data, could adversely impact our reputation and brand and our ability to retain or attract new customers, and expose us to risks of data loss, business disruption, governmental investigation, litigation and other liability, any of which could adversely affect our business. Significant capital investments and other expenditures could be required to remedy the problem and prevent future breaches, including costs associated with additional security technologies, personnel, experts and credit monitoring services for those whose data has been breached. Further, if we or our vendors experience significant data security breaches or fail to detect and appropriately respond to significant data security breaches, we could be exposed to government enforcement actions and private litigation.impacted.
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“There can be no assurance that we will declare or pay dividends in the future or that we will repurchase shares pursuant to our share repurchase program consistent with historical amounts or at all.”
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A successful cyber securitycybersecurity attack may target us directly, or it may be the result of a third party’s inadequate care, or resulting from vulnerabilities in licensed software. In eitherany scenario, the Company may suffer damage to its systems and data that could interrupt our operations, adversely impact our brand reputation, and expose us to increased risks of governmental investigation, litigation, fines, and other liability, any of which could adversely affect our business. Additionally, data security breaches where we or our vendors fail to detect and appropriately respond may expose us to government enforcement actions and private litigation. Furthermore, responding to such an attack and mitigating the risk of future attacks could result in additional operating and capital costs in technology, personnel, monitoring and other investments.
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“Our dividend policy may change without notice and any payment of dividends in the future is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors.”
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Disease outbreaks andor an increase in concern about the risk of illness could adversely impact our business and results of operations, and may cause significant disruptions, create new risks, and exacerbate existing risks.

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Although our ships can be redeployed, cruise sales and/or pricing may be impacted by the introduction of new ships into the marketplace, reductions in cruise capacity, overall market growth and deployment decisions of ourselves and our competitors. As of December 31, 2024,2025, a total of 5047 new ships with approximately 116,500113,000 berths were on order for delivery through 20282029 in the cruise industry, including sixtwelve ships currently scheduled to be delivered to our Global and Partner Brands. The further net growth in capacity from these new ships and future orders, without an increase in the cruise industry’s demand and/or share of the vacation market, could depress cruise prices and impede our ability to achieve yield improvement.

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We opportunistically seek to grow our business through, among other things, expansion into new destinations or source markets and establishment of new ventures complementary to our current offerings. We have also invested, and may in the future continue to opportunistically invest, either directly or indirectly through joint ventures and partnerships, in a growing portfolio of key land-based projects, including port and terminal facilities and private destination projects in several jurisdictions such as Mexico and the Bahamas.

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These projects increase the complexity of our business and require significant levels of investment to develop. In addition, we face greater exposure to certain key risks depending on the scope, location, and the ownership and management structure of these projects. Development activities may be delayed or adversely affected by construction challenges, supply chain disruptions, weather events, labor availability, environmental or site-specific conditions, and delays in obtaining or maintaining permits, any of which could adversely affect our ability to complete our projects as planned. We may also face opposition or challenges from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, or other stakeholders, including claims related to environmental impact, cultural heritage, or land use. Such challenges may result in litigation, administrative proceedings, reputational harm, or additional compliance costs.

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Once operational, these projects are also subject to ongoing regulatory, labor and political risks in foreign jurisdictions, including changes in government policies, tax or regulatory regimes, any of which could disrupt operations or increase costs. These projects can also strain our management, personnel, operations and systems.

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We opportunistically seek to grow our business through, among other things, expansion into new destinations or source markets and establishment of new ventures complementary to our current offerings. These attempts to expand our business increase the complexity of our business, require significant levels of investment and can strain our management, personnel, operations and systems. In addition, we may be unable to execute our attempts to expand our business. There can be no assurance that these business expansion efforts will develop as anticipated or that we will succeed, and if we do not, we may be unable to recover our investment,investment whichand couldotherwise adverselymay experience an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We have also invested, either directly or indirectly through joint ventures and partnerships, in a growing portfolio of key land-based projects including port and terminal facilities, private destinations and multi-brand destination projects. These investments can increase our exposure to certain key risks depending on the scope, location, and the ownership and management structure of these projects. These risks include susceptibility to weather events, exposure to local political/regulatory developments and policies, logistical challenges and human resource and labor risks and safety, environmental, and health risks.

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Past or pending business acquisitions or potential acquisitions that we may decide to pursue in the future carry inherent risks which could adversely impact our financial performance and condition.

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Our principal executive office and principal shoreside operations are located in Florida, and we have shoreside offices throughout the world. Actual or threatened natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes/typhoons, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires or floods), municipal lockdowns, curfews, quarantines, or similar events in these locations may have a material impact on our business continuity, reputation and results of operations. In addition, substantial or repeated information system failures, computer viruses or cybercybersecurity attacks impacting our shoreside or shipboard operations could adversely impact our business. We do not generally carry business interruption insurance for our shoreside or shipboard operations or our information systems. As such, any losses or damages incurred by us could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

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Although we believe we can access sufficient liquidity to fund our operations, investments and obligations as expected, there can be no assurances to that effect. Our ability to access additional funding as and when needed, our ability to timely refinance and/or replace our outstanding debt securities and credit facilities on acceptable terms and our cost of funding will depend upon numerous factors including, but not limited to, the strength of the financial markets, global market conditions, including inflationary pressures, interest rate fluctuations, credit ratings, our financial performance, the performance of our industry in general and the size, scope and timing of our financial needs. In addition, even where financing commitments have been secured, significant disruptions in the capital and credit markets could cause our banking and other counterparties to breach their contractual obligations to us or could cause the conditions to the availability of such funding not to be satisfied. This could include failures of banks or other financial service companies to fund required borrowings under our loan agreements or to pay us amounts that may become due or return collateral that is refundable under our interest rate derivative instruments or other agreements.due. If any of the foregoing occurs for a prolonged period of time it will have a long-term negative impact on our cash flows, our ability to meet our financial obligations, our results of operations and our financial condition.

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There can be no assurance that we will declare or pay dividends in the future or that we will repurchase shares pursuant to our share repurchase program consistent with historical amounts or at all.

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Although we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend and we have adopted a share repurchase program, we are not obligated to pay cash dividends or to repurchase a specified number or dollar value of shares under share repurchase program or at all. The declaration and payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors. The level of dividends and amount, timing, and purchases under our share repurchase program, if any, are influenced by many factors and may fluctuate based on our operating results, cash flows, and priorities for the use of cash, and the market price of common stock. In addition, we cannot guarantee that our share repurchase program will be fully consummated or that it will enhance long-term shareholder value.

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Our dividend policy may change without notice and any payment of dividends in the future is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors.

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Although we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time. The decision to declare and pay dividends on our common stock will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on a number of factors, including our profitability at the time, cash available for those dividends, and other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

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A change in our tax status under the United Kingdom tonnage tax, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or other jurisdictions, may have adverse effects on our results of operations.

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From 2026 onwards, substantially all of our ships will be operated by companies that are within the United Kingdom tonnage tax regime (“U.K. tonnage tax”). To the extent the U.K. tonnage tax laws change, or we do not continue to meet the applicable qualification requirements, we may be required to pay higher income tax in the United Kingdom, adversely impacting our results of operations. To the extent the OECD “International Shipping Income” exclusion tax laws (and associated guidance) change, or we do not continue to meet the applicable qualifications, we may be required to pay higher Global Minimum Tax in the United Kingdom (or other jurisdictions), adversely impacting our results of operations.

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Our ability to rely on Section 883 could be challenged or could change in the future. ProvisionsThe provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, including Section 883, are subject to legislative change at any time. Moreover, changes could occur in the future with respect to the identity, residence or holdings of our direct or indirect shareholders, trading volume or trading frequency of our shares, or relevant foreign tax laws of Liberia, such that it no longer qualifies as an equivalent exemption jurisdiction, that could affect our eligibility for the Section 883 exemption. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will continue to be exempt from U.S. income tax on U.S. source shipping income in the future. If we were not entitled to the benefit of Section 883, we and our subsidiaries would be subject to U.S. taxation on a portion of the income derived from or incidental to the international operation of our ships, which would reduce our net income.

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Further, some of our operations are conducted in jurisdictions (including the U.S.) where we rely on tax treaties to provide an exemption from or reduction in taxation. To the extent tax treaties are changed or revoked, we may be required to pay higher income tax in these jurisdictions, adversely impacting our results of operations. In addition, in the jurisdictions in which we operate, we may be subject to changes in our existing tax treatment or other tax reform, as well as increased tax audits.

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Additionally, portions of our business are operated by companies that are within the United Kingdom tonnage tax regime. Further, some of our operations are conducted in jurisdictions where we rely on tax treaties to provide exemption from taxation.

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To the extent the United Kingdom tonnage tax laws change or we do not continue to meet the applicable qualification requirements or if tax treaties are changed or revoked, we may be required to pay higher income tax in these jurisdictions, adversely impacting our results of operations.

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issued Pillar Two model rules (“Global Minimum Tax”) introducing a new global minimum tax of 15%, which may materially impact us starting in 2026. While we are currently pursuing mitigation strategies, there can be no guarantee they will be successful and the impact to our financial statements could be material. In addition, as budgetary constraints may adversely impact fiscal policy in the jurisdictions in which we operate, we may be subject to changes in our existing tax treatment or other tax reform, as well as increased tax audits.

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If we are unable to keep pace with developments, design, and implementation in technology, our operations or competitive position could become impaired. Our use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, may present business, compliance and reputational risks.

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The Company depends on technology and automated systems, including emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (“AI”), to operate its business, including but not limited to, computerized reservation systems, ship operations and crew scheduling systems, shipboard internet services, cloud-based technologies, technical and business operations systems and commercial websites and applications, including our mobile app. These technologies and systems require significant investment and must be refined, updated, upgraded and/or replaced with more advanced capabilities in order to continue to meet our customers’ demands and expectations, to operate in an interconnected business world, as well as to conduct our business operations effectively availing ourselves of technological advances.

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Our business continues to demand the use of sophisticated technology and systems. These technologies and systems require significant investment and must be refined, updated, upgraded and/or replaced with more advanced systems in order to continue to meet our customers’ demands and expectations, to operate in an interconnected business world, as well as to conduct our business operations effectively. If we are unable to do so in a timely manner or within reasonable cost parameters, if there are any disruptions, delays or deficiencies in design or if we are unable to appropriately and timely train our employees to operate any of these new systems, our business could suffer. We also may not achieve the benefits that we anticipate from any new technology or system, which could impair our operating results.

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WeIf maywe beare unable to procureadopt appropriatenew technology or systems in a timely manner or wewithin mayreasonable incurcost significantparameters, costsif there are any disruptions, delays or deficiencies in doingdesign, so.development, Aor implementation of such systems, or if we do not achieve the benefits that we anticipate from any new technology or system, our business and results of operations could suffer. Additionally, a failure to adopt the appropriate technology, or a failure or obsolescence in the existing technology that we have adopted, could adversely affect our business or results of operations.

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As global technology‑related regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, our use of these technologies may subject us to additional compliance obligations, including restrictions on the usage of certain technologies or additional requirements on data usage and transparency. Compliance with these regulations could increase our compliance costs, expose us to regulatory enforcement or legal liability, constrain our ability to implement or expand technology‑based solutions, or otherwise affect the timing and effectiveness of our initiatives. In addition, emerging technologies may not always perform as intended, may generate inaccurate outputs, or may depend on third‑party systems that we do not control. Any such operational deficiencies could impair the performance of systems that support key business functions, disrupt guest‑facing experiences, or subject us to legal liability, which could adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition, or results of operations.

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We are exposed to cyber securitycybersecurity attacks and data breaches and the risks and costs associated with protecting our systems and maintaining data integrity and security.

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We are subject to cyber securitycybersecurity attacks. These cyber attacks can vary in scope and intent from attacks with the objective of compromising our systems, networks, and communications for economic gain or with the objective of disrupting, disabling or otherwise compromising our maritime and/or shoreside operations. The attacks can encompass a wide range of methods and intent, including phishing attacks, generative artificial intelligence impersonation, illegitimate requests for payment, theft of intellectual property, theft of confidential or non-public information, installation of malware, installation of ransomware and theft of personal or business information. The frequency and sophistication of,as andwell as the methods used to conduct,conduct these attacks, have increased over time.

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A successful cyber securitycybersecurity attack may target us directly, or it may be the result of a third party’s inadequate care, or resulting from vulnerabilities in licensed software. In eitherany scenario, the Company may suffer damage to its systems and data that could interrupt our operations, adversely impact our brand reputation, and expose us to increased risks of governmental investigation, litigation, fines, and other liability, any of which could adversely affect our business. Additionally, data security breaches where we or our vendors fail to detect and appropriately respond may expose us to government enforcement actions and private litigation. Furthermore, responding to such an attack and mitigating the risk of future attacks could result in additional operating and capital costs in technology, personnel, monitoring and other investments.

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We are also subject to various risks associated with the collection, handling, storage, and transmission of sensitive information. In the regular course of business, we collect employee, customer, and other third-party data, including personally identifiable information, personal health data and individual/business payment data, for various business purposes. Although we have policies and procedures in place to safeguard such sensitive information, this information has been and could be subject to cyber securitycybersecurity attacks and the aforementioned risks. In addition, we are subject to federal, state, and international laws relating to the collection, use, retention, security and transfer of personally identifiable information, personal health data and individual payment data. Those laws include, among others, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation and similar state agencies that impose additional cyberdata securityprivacy and protection requirements. Complying with these and other applicable laws has caused, and may cause, us to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices, and our failure to do so may expose us to substantial fines, penalties, restrictions, litigation, or other expenses and adversely affect our business. Further, any changes to laws or regulations, including new restrictions or requirements applicable to our business, or an increase in enforcement of existing laws and regulations, could expose us to additional costs and liability and could limit our use and disclosure of such information.

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While we continue to evolve our cyber securitycybersecurity practices in line with our business’ reliance on technology and the changing external threat landscape, and we invest time, effort and financial resources to secure our systems, networks and communications, our security measures cannot provide absolute assurance that we will be successful in preventing or defending from all cyber securitycybersecurity attacks or incidents impacting our operation. There can be no assurance that any breach or incident will not have a material impact on our operations and financial results.

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Any breach, theft, loss, or fraudulent use of guest, employee, third-party or company data, could adversely impact our reputation and brand and our ability to retain or attract new customers, and expose us to risks of data loss, business disruption, governmental investigation, litigation and other liability, any of which could adversely affect our business. Significant capital investments and other expenditures could be required to remedy the problem and prevent future breaches, including costs associated with additional security technologies, personnel, experts and credit monitoring services for those whose data has been breached. Further, if we or our vendors experience significant data security breaches or fail to detect and appropriately respond to significant data security breaches, we could be exposed to government enforcement actions and private litigation.impacted.

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) (10-K Item 7)

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“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. …”
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“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) expense, (ii) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses, and other, (iii) restructuring charges and other initiative expenses, and (iv) impairment and credit losses, and (v) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. …”
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“On an ongoing basis, we assess the potential liabilities related to any lawsuits or claims brought against us. While it is typically difficult to determine the timing and ultimate outcome of such actions, we use our best judgment to determine if it is probable that we will incur an expense related to the settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be made. …”
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Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a non-GAAP measure that represents netNet income (loss) less net incomeIncome attributable toRoyal noncontrollingCaribbean interest,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; (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition; (iv) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest; (v) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other; (vi) litigation loss contingency, which includes the 2024 release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs; (iiivii) impairment and credit losses; (iv) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses and other; (v) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; (vi) the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the Silversea Cruises acquisition in 2018; (viiviii) tax on the sale of PortMiami noncontrolling interest; (viii) Silver Whisper deferred tax liability release; and (ix) gain on sale of controlling interest.interest; and (x) Silver Whisper deferred tax liability release. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is provided below under Results of Operations.
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“During the fourth quarter of 2023, we performed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined using a discounted cash flow model in combination with a market-based valuation approach. As a result of the quantitative test, we determined that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by more than 100%, resulting in no impairment to Royal Caribbean's goodwill.”
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Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). (Refer to Note 1. General and Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). Certain of our accounting policies are deemed "critical," as they require management's highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions. We have discussed these accounting policies and estimates with the audit committee of our board of directors.Board. We believe our critical accounting policies and estimates are as follows:

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We use judgment when estimating the period between drydocks, which can result in adjustments to the estimated amortization of drydock costs. If the vessel is disposed of before the next drydock, the remaining balance in deferred drydock is written-off to the gain or loss on disposal of vessel in the period in which the sale takes place. We also use judgment when identifying costs incurred during a drydock which are necessary to maintain the vessel's Class certification as compared to those costs attributable to repairs and maintenance which are expensed as incurred.

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•Forecasted revenues per available passenger cruise day;

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•Occupancy rates from existing vessels;

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TheSimilar to the impairment review for goodwill, the impairment review for indefinite-lived intangible assets can be performed using a qualitative orand, if necessary, a quantitative impairment assessment. The quantitative assessment consists of a comparison of the fair value of the asset with its carrying value. We estimate the fair value of these assets using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model and various valuation methods depending on the nature of the intangible asset, such as the relief-from-royalty method, for trademarks and trade names. The principal assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model for our 20242025 impairment assessment consisted of:

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•Forecasted revenues per available passenger cruise day;

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•Occupancy rates from existing vessels;

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During the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, we performed a qualitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit. Based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the estimated fair value of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and thus, we did not proceed to the two-stepquantitative goodwill impairment test.analysis. No indicators of impairment exist primarily because the reporting unit's fair value has consistently exceeded its carrying value by a significant margin and forecasts of operating results expected to be generated by the reporting unit appear sufficient to support its carrying value. As a result, we determined no impairment to Royal Caribbean's goodwill.

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During the fourth quarter of 2023, we performed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined using a discounted cash flow model in combination with a market-based valuation approach. As a result of the quantitative test, we determined that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by more than 100%, resulting in no impairment to Royal Caribbean's goodwill.

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Silversea Cruises Reporting Unit

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During the fourth quarters of 20242025 and 2023,2024, we performed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Silversea Cruises reporting unit. As of November 30, 2024,2025 and November 30, 2023,2024, the fair value of the Silversea Cruises reporting unit was determined using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model in combination with a market-based valuation approach. As a result of the tests, we determined the fair value of the Silversea Cruises reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 98% and 63%, as of November 30, 20242025 and 2023,2024, respectively, resulting in no impairment to Silversea Cruises'Silversea's goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill attributable to our Silversea Cruises reporting unit was $509 million as of December 31, 20242025 and 2023.2024.

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During the fourth quarters of 20242025 and 2023,2024, we performed our annual impairment reviews of the Silversea Cruises trade name. As a result of the quantitative tests, we determined that the fair value of the Silversea Cruises'Silversea's trade name exceeded its carrying value by approximately 66%90% and 62%,66%, as of November 30, 20242025 and November 30, 2023,2024, respectively, resulting in no impairment to Silversea Cruises'Silversea's trade name.

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As of December 31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, the carrying value of indefinite-life intangible assets was $321 million, which primarily relates to the Silversea Cruises trade name.

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We did not perform interim impairment evaluations of Silversea Cruises'Silversea's goodwill or trade names during 20242025 and 2023,2024, as no triggering events were identified.

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Contingencies—Litigation

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On an ongoing basis, we assess the potential liabilities related to any lawsuits or claims brought against us. While it is typically difficult to determine the timing and ultimate outcome of such actions, we use our best judgment to determine if it is probable that we will incur an expense related to the settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be made. In assessing probable losses, we take into consideration estimates of the amount of insurance recoveries, if any, which are recorded as assets when recoverability is probable. We accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertainties related to the eventual outcome of litigation and potential insurance recoveries, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved for amounts materially different from any provisions or disclosures that we have previously made.

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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) expense, which includes the 2024 release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs; (ii) impairment and credit losses; (iii) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses and other; (iv) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; and (v) gain on sale of controlling interest. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

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Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Share ("Adjusted EPS") is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) 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.

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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) expense, (ii) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses, and other, (iii) restructuring charges and other initiative expenses, and (iv) impairment and credit losses, and (v) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

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

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Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a non-GAAP measure that represents netNet income (loss) less net incomeIncome attributable toRoyal noncontrollingCaribbean interest,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; (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition; (iv) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest; (v) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other; (vi) litigation loss contingency, which includes the 2024 release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs; (iiivii) impairment and credit losses; (iv) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses and other; (v) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; (vi) the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the Silversea Cruises acquisition in 2018; (viiviii) tax on the sale of PortMiami noncontrolling interest; (viii) Silver Whisper deferred tax liability release; and (ix) gain on sale of controlling interest.interest; and (x) Silver Whisper deferred tax liability release. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is provided below under Results of Operations.

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Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is a non-GAAPNon-GAAP measure that represents operating income (loss) including income (loss) from equity investments and provision for income taxes but excluding (i)certain impairmentitems andfor creditwhich losses;we (ii)believe equityadjusting investmentfor impairment,is recoverymeaningful ofwhen lossesassessing andour other;operating (iii) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; (iv) the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the Silversea Cruises acquisition in 2018; and (v) taxperformance on thea salecomparative of PortMiami noncontrolling interest.basis. We use this non-GAAP measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below). A reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income is provided below under Results of Operations.

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EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income (Loss) 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 tax benefit or expense.taxes. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

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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 (each of which is described above under the Description of Certain Line Items heading). 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 Excludingexcluding 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 (i) impairment and credit losses; (ii) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; and (iii) the gain on sale of controlling interests. A reconciliation of Gross Cruise Costs to Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs Excludingexcluding Fuel is provided below under Results of Operations. For the periods presented, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel excludes (i) restructuring charges and other initiatives expenses; (ii) impairment and credit losses; and (iii) gain on sale of controlling interest.

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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") represents Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) 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.

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Trifecta refers to the multi-year Adjusted EBITDA per APCD, Adjusted EPS and ROIC goals we publicly announced in November 2022. We designed these goals to help us better execute and achieve our business goals by clearly articulating longer-term financial objectives. Under Trifecta, we are targeting Adjusted EBITDA per APCD of at least $100, Adjusted EPS of at least $10, and ROIC of 13% or higher by the end of 2025. On July 25, 2024, we announced the company achieved all three of its Trifecta goals 18 months ahead of schedule, on a trailing twelve-month basis.

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2024 performance was exceptionally strong and significantly exceeded our expectations.

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2025 performance was exceptionally strong. We took delivery of two new ships (UtopiaStar of the Seas and SilverCelebrity RayXcel), announcedand continued to expand our vacation ecosystem with the opening of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, closing on the acquisition of the port of Costa Maya in 2025, and the announcements of Celebrity River Cruises, launching in 2027, and the expansion of our private destination portfolio with Royal Beach Club Cozumel and Perfect Day Mexico, and reinstated a dividend to our shareholders.Santorini. We achieved strong financial performance, including 23.8%8.5% Gross Margin Yield growth as-reported, Net Yields increased 11.5%3.8% as-reported (11.6%3.7% in Constant-Currency), Net Income of $2.9$4.3 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $6.0$7.0 billion, Operating Income of 4.1$4.9 billion, and ROIC of 16.1%.18.0%. AsWe announcedmaintained ona Julystrong 25,balance 2024,sheet we alsoand achieved ourinvestment-grade Trifectaratings goals 18 months ahead of schedule. In addition, we made significant progress in strengthening our balance sheet, refinancing approximately $6.1 billion of high cost debt, eliminating restrictions on our ability to return capital to shareholders, and eliminatingacross all securitythree andmajor guarantees.credit rating agencies.

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Our 2025 Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was $4.3 billion, or $15.61 per diluted share, compared to the 2024 Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. wasof $2.9 billion, or $10.94 per diluted share, compared to Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.7 billion, or $6.31 per diluted share in 2023.share. Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for 20242025 was $3.2$4.3 billion, or $11.80$15.64 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.8$3.2 billion, or $6.77$11.80 per diluted share in 2023.2024.

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Total revenues in 20242025 increased by $1.5 billion and were $17.9 billion, exceeding the previous record of $16.5 billion compared to $13.9 billion in 20232024, driven by strong ticket revenue and growth of onboard revenue performance, inclusive of capacity growth. As a result of this,result, Gross Margin Yields increased 23.8%8.5% as-reported, and Net Yields increased 11.5%3.8% as-reported (11.6%3.7% in Constant-Currency), both compared to 2023.2024. TheIn strength2025 we generated $6.5 billion in revenue and improvedoperating cash flow, combinedmaintained withan ourunsecured marginbalance expansionsheet, effortsmanaged alloweddebt usmaturities, and returned $2.0 billion in capital to accelerateshareholders debtthrough repayment, improving our debt maturity profiledividends and strengtheningshare our balance sheet.repurchases.

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Cruise operating expenses increased by $0.4 billion from $8.7 billion in 2024 to $9.1 billion in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity in 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Gross Cruise Costs per APCD decreased 0.6% as-reported and 0.8% in Constant Currency, compared to 2024. Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, per APCD decreased 0.1% as-reported and 0.1% in Constant Currency, compared to 2024, primarily driven by efficiencies on newer hardware and group scale driving efficiencies.

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Cruise operating expenses increased from $7.8 billion in 2023 to $8.7 billion in 2024. Gross Cruise Costs per APCD increased 4.6% as-reported and 4.6% in Constant Currency, compared to 2023. Net Cruise Costs, excluding Fuel, per APCD increased 6.8% as-reported and 6.8% in Constant Currency, compared to 2023, primarily driven by a record 22 ships in drydock in 2024, as well as higher incentive based, non-cash compensation expense.

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In 2025,2026, we expect our capacity to increase by 5.4%6.7% compared to 2024,2025, with thea additionfull year of Star of the Seas in late summer and Celebrity Xcel in late 2025,Xcel, and a full yeardelivery of operations for UtopiaLegend of the Seas andin Silverthe Ray.summer. In addition, theour firstportfolio Royalof Beachexclusive Club,land-based destinations is expected to reach 8 by 2028, with additions of Silversea’s Cormorant at Paradise55 Island in the Bahamas, is set to open towards the end of the year, and Wonder of the Seas will join Utopia of the Seas focused on short Caribbean itineraries. We also expect to advance development of theSouth, Royal Beach Club Cozumel,Santorini, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel on the horizon. In addition, we will continue development of Perfect Day Mexico,Mexico and Silversea’sRoyal newBeach hotelClub in Puerto Williams, Chile that will provide a further-elevated and seamless guest experience for its Antarctica expeditions.Lelepa. Our new ships, optimized deployment, continued load factor growth and enhanced onboardproduct offerings are expected to drive growth in Net YieldsYields, total revenues, and Total Revenues.earnings.

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•Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2.9 billion and $3.2 billion, or $10.94 and $11.80 per share on a diluted basis, respectively, compared to Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion, or $6.31 and $6.77 per share on a diluted basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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•Total revenues increased by $2.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity, ticket prices and onboard spending in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

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•Total cruise operating expenses increased by $0.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

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•In March 2024, we issued $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2032. Upon closing, we redeemed all of the outstanding $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 11.63% Senior Notes Due 2027.

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•During the second quarter of 2024, we repaid $839 million of outstanding deferred amounts under our export credit facilities.

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•In May 2024, we took delivery of Silver Ray. Refer to Note 8. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information on the financing of the ship.

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•In June 2024, we took delivery of Utopia of the Seas. Refer to Note 8. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information on the financing of the ship.

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•In June 2024, TUI Cruises, our 50% joint venture, took delivery of Mein Schiff 7.

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•In August 2024, we issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2033. Upon closing, we redeemed all of the outstanding $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.250% Senior Notes Due 2029, and all of the outstanding $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.250% Senior Secured Notes Due 2029.

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•In August 2024, we completed privately negotiated exchange with certain holders of 6.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 to exchange approximately $827 million in aggregate principal amount for approximately 11.4 million shares of common stock and $827 million in cash.

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•In September 2024, we issued $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.63% senior unsecured notes due 2031. Upon closing, we redeemed the outstanding $700 million aggregate principal amount of 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2030.

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•In September 2024, we entered into agreements to acquire the Port of Costa Maya and adjacent land in Mahahual, Mexico for approximately $292 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Refer to Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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•In December 2024, we executed the bargain purchase option on the Silver Dawn finance lease for approximately $227 million.

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•During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, we repaid the remaining $138 million outstanding balance on the Silver Moon.

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•During the year ended December 31, 2024, we released approximately $124 million of the loss contingency inclusive of related legal fees and costs in connection with the Havana Docks litigation. Refer to Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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•In February 2025, TUI Cruises, our 50% joint venture, took delivery of the Mein Schiff Relax.

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•In March 2025, we completed a privately negotiated exchange with certain holders of 6.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. The holders exchanged approximately $213 million in aggregate principal amount for approximately 3 million shares of common stock and $214 million in cash, including accrued interest.

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•In May 2025, we amended our two revolving credit facilities, bringing our aggregate revolving credit capacity to $6.4 billion, and extended the termination date of one of the revolving credit facilities from October 2026 to October 2030.

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For•In furtherJuly information2025, regardingwe took delivery of Star of the debtSeas. and lease transactions discussed above, referRefer to Note 8. Debt, and Note 9. LeasesDebt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.information on the financing of the ship.

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•In July 2025, we closed on our acquisition of the Port of Costa Maya and adjacent land in Mahahual, Mexico. The final purchase price was $294 million. Refer to Note 6. Property and Equipment to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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•In August 2025, the remaining $106 million of our 6.0% Convertible Senior Notes matured. The notes and accrued interest were settled using a combination of $109 million in cash, and the issuance of approximately 1.8 million shares of common stock..

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We reported Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Earnings (Loss) per Share and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Share as shown in the following table (in millions, except per share data. Certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers):

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(1)•In ForOctober 2024,2025, includeswe $119took milliondelivery of inducementCelebrity expense related to the partial settlement of our 6.00% convertible notes due 2025. These amounts are included in Interest expense, net of interest capitalized within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).Xcel. Refer to Note 8. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.information on the financing of the ship.

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•In October 2025, we issued $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2036. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to primarily finance the delivery of Celebrity Xcel at a lower cost compared to utilizing its existing committed export credit agency facility.

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(2) For 2024,further representsinformation regarding the releasedebt oftransactions thediscussed lossabove, contingency recorded in 2022, in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs. These amounts are included in Other income (expense) within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Referrefer to Note 17.8. Commitments and ContingenciesDebt, to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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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):

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(1) For 2025 and 2024, includes $10 million and $119 million, respectively, of inducement expense related to the settlements of our 6.00% convertible notes due 2025. These amounts are included in Interest expense, net of interest capitalized within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 8. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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There have been no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. See the discussions of the Company’s risk factors under Part I, Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

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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 initiativesinitiative expenses; and (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition.acquisition; (iv) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest; and (v) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses, and other. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is provided below under Results of Operations.
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•a discussion of our results of operations for the quarter and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025; and

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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.expenses; and (iii) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

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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 initiativesinitiative expenses; and (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition.acquisition; (iv) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest; and (v) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses, and other. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is provided below under Results of Operations.

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Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for the firstsecond quarter of 2026 was $941$1.1 million and $975 million,billion, respectively, compared to Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $730$1.2 million and $744 million,billion, respectively, for the firstsecond quarter of 2025.

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Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $2.1 billion, respectively, compared to Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.9 billion, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

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Significant items for the quarter and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 include:

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•Total revenues increased $453$294 million and $747 million for the quarter and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity and yield growth as a result of higher pricing in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

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•Total cruise operating expenses increased $168$264 million and $433 million for the quarter and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

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•In June 2026, we took delivery of Legend of the Seas.

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•In June 2026, TUI Cruises, our 50% joint venture, took delivery of Mein Schiff Flow.

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Operating results for the quarterquarters and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 are shown in the following tabletables (in millions, except per share data):

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(1)For 2026, includes the loss on extinguishment of debt associated with redemptions of the senior notes maturing in 2026. Refer to Note 6. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 1. Financial Statements for further information. 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).

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(4)For 2025, represents gain on sale of noncontrolling interest of Floating Docks and Grand Bahama Shipyard. These amounts are included in Other income within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(45)For 2025, Diluteddiluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive inducement and interest expense related to our convertible notes of $15$1 million and $16 million for the quarter and for the six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.2025, respectively. Refer to Note 4. Earnings Per Share to our consolidated financial statements under Item 1. Financial Statements for further information.

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(56)For 2025, Adjusted Diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive interest expense related to our convertible notes of $5$1 million and $6 million for the quarter and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.2025, respectively.

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Quarter Ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 Compared to Quarter Ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025

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In this section, references to 2026 refer to the quarter ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and references to 2025 refer to the quarter ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.

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Total revenues increased $0.5$294 billion,million, or 11.3%,6.5%, to $4.5$4.8 billion in 2026 from $4$4.5 billion in 2025.

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Passenger ticket revenues comprised 68%69% of our 2026 total revenues. Passenger ticket revenues increased by $277$145 million, or 10.1%4.5% to $3$3.3 billion in 2026 from $2.7$3.2 billion in 2025. The increase was primarily duedriven by a 4.9% capacity growth as a result of the addition of Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel compared to: the same period in 2025.

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•$226 million driven by 8.3% capacity growth as a result of the addition of Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel as well as existing hardware compared to the same period in 2025; and

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•$51 million driven by yield growth as a result of higher pricing compared to the same period in 2025.

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•$72$83 million driven by yield growth as a result of higher onboard spending on a per passenger basis in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

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Total Cruise operating expenses increased by $168$264 million, or 8.1%,11.6%, to $2.2$2.5 billion in 2026 from $2.1$2.3 billion in 2025. The increase was primarily due to the capacity growth which increased cruise operating expenses in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.:

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•a $76 million increase in crew payroll and related expenses primarily driven by addition of new ships compared to the same period in 2025; and

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•a $76 million increase in fuel expenses related to higher rates per metric ton compared to the same period in 2025.

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Other comprehensive (loss) income for 2026 increaseddecreased by $113$307 million, or 105.6%,174.4%, to $220a loss of $(131) million in 2026 from $106.8a gain of $176 million in 2025. The increasedecrease was primarily due to Gaina (loss) on cash flow derivative hedges of $221$(137) million in 2026 compared to $128a gain of $181 million in 2025, mostly as a result of a significant increase in the fair value of our fuel swaps in 2026 compared to 2025, partially offset by a significant decrease in the fair value of our FX forward swaps and fuel swaps in 2026 compared to 2025.

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Passenger ticket revenues comprised 69% of our 2026 total revenues. Passenger ticket revenues for 2026 increased by $423 million, or 7.1% to $6.4 billion from $5.9 billion in 2025. The increase was primarily due to a 6.5% capacity growth as a result of the addition of Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel, compared to the same period in 2025.

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Other comprehensive income was $88 million in 2026 compared to $283 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease of $195 million in income was primarily due to a gain on cash flow derivative hedges of $84 million in 2026 compared to a gain of $309 million in 2025, mostly as a result of a significant decrease in the fair value of our FX forward swaps in 2026 compared to 2025, partially offset by a significant increase in the fair value of our fuel swaps in 2026 compared to 2025.

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Cash flow generated from operations provides us with a significant source of liquidity. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.8$3.7 billion for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to $1.6$3.4 billion in 2025.

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Net cash used in investing activities increased by $89$2.1 millionbillion to $0.5$3.2 billion for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to $0.4$1.1 billion in 2025. The change of $89$2.1 millionbillion was primarily attributable to increased capital expenditures in 2026 compared to 2025.

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Net cash used in financing activities increaseddecreased by $1.4 billion to $0.4 billion to $1.6 billion for threethe six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to $1.2$1.9 billion in 2025. The change of $0.4$1.4 billion was primarily attributable to an increase in debt proceeds of $2.3$5 billion related to the issuance of senior notes,notes and the loan to finance Legend of the Seas, offset by repayment of debt of $1.9$2.2 billion in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Additionally, an increase of $0.6$0.8 billion in repurchaserepurchases of common stock in 2026 part of the previously authorized share repurchase program compared to the same period in 2025, an increase of $0.1$326 billionmillion on dividend payments, and an increase of $0.1$129 billionmillion related to payments of withholding tax on stock awards in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

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Our future capital commitments consist primarily of new ship orders. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the dates that the ships on order by our Global and Partner Brands are expected to be delivered, and their approximate berths are as follows:

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Our future capital commitments consist primarily of new ship orders. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the aggregate expected cost of our ships on order presented in the table above, excluding any ships on order by our Partner Brands, was approximately $16.2$16.5 billion, of which we had deposited $1.3 billion. Approximately 52.9%52.6% of the aggregate cost was exposed to fluctuations in the Euro exchange rate at MarchJune 31,30, 2026. Refer to Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies and Note 11. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments to our consolidated financial statements under Item 1. Financial Statements for further information.

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As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we anticipate overall full year capital expenditures, based on our existing ships on order, will be approximately $5$4.7 billion for 2026 . This amount does not include any ships on order by our Partner Brands.

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As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, our material cash requirements were as follows (in millions):

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(12)Long-term debt obligations mature at various dates through fiscal year 2042 and bear interest at fixed and variable rates. Interest on variable-rate debt is calculated based on forecasted debt balances, including the impact of interest rate swap agreements, using the applicable rate at MarchJune 31,30, 2026. Debt denominated in other currencies is calculated based on the applicable exchange rate at MarchJune 31,30, 2026.

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As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, other than the items described above, we are not party to any other off-balance sheet arrangements, including guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interest, certain derivative instruments and variable interest entities, that either have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial position.

Reworded

We have significant contractual obligations of which our debt service obligations and the capital expenditures associated with our ship purchases represent our largest funding needs. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had approximately $14.0$14.3 billion of committed financing for our ships on order, which excludes ships on order for Celebrity River Cruises. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, our obligations due through MarchJune 31,30, 2027 primarily consisted of $1.4$1.6 billion related to debt maturities, $1.0$1.1 billion related to interest on debt and $2.4$0.8 billion related to progress payments on our ship orders, including the final installments payable due upon the delivery of Legend of the Seas given the expected delivery date in 2026.orders. We have historically relied on a combination of cash flows provided by operations, draw-downs under our available credit facilities, the incurrence of additional debt and/or the refinancing of our existing debt and the issuance of additional shares of equity securities to fund our obligations.

Reworded

As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had liquidity of $6.9 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $0.5$0.9 billion, and $6.4$6 billion of undrawn revolving credit facility capacity.

Reworded

Our export credit facilities and our non-export credit facilities, and certain of our credit card processing agreements contain covenants that require us, among other things, to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio, and limit our net debt-to-capital ratio. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we were in compliance with our financial covenants and we estimate that we will be in compliance for at least the next twelve months.

Reworded

The declaration of dividends shall at all times be subject to the final determination of our Board that a dividend is prudent at that time in consideration of the needs of the business. During the quarter ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, our Board declared a dividend of $1.50 per share, which was paid in AprilJuly 2026.

RCL insider buying and selling (Form 4)

Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 1 filing (1 insider, 1 trade date, 12,811 shares, about $4.0M). Net open-market shares: -12,811 (purchases minus sales); net value about -$4.0M.Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.

Trade dateInsiderTransactionSharesPriceValueOwned afterFiling
2026-07-31Bunch Tara
Director
Grant/award 683— —683 SEC
2026-07-29Bayley Michael W
Pres&CEO, Royal Caribbean Intl
Open-market sale 12,811$315.99 $4.0M45,297 SEC
2026-06-01Bethge Laura H
President, Celebrity Cruises
Shares withheld for tax 267$284.23 $75.9K32,519 SEC
2026-05-28Wiernicki Christopher J
Director
Grant/award 571— —922 SEC
2026-05-28Yeung Rebecca
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K5,625 SEC
2026-05-28Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander
Director
Grant/award 831— —8,520 SEC
2026-05-28Wiernicki Christopher J
Director
Shares withheld for tax 93$276.62 $25.7K351 SEC
2026-05-28Wiernicki Christopher J
Director
Grant/award 831— —1,182 SEC
2026-05-28Thompson Donald
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K39,483 SEC
2026-05-28Thompson Donald
Director
Grant/award 831— —40,314 SEC
2026-05-28Sorensen Vagn O
Director
Grant/award 831— —17,238 SEC
2026-05-28Ofer Eyal
Director
Grant/award 831— —43,756 SEC
2026-05-28Moore Ann S
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K28,925 SEC
2026-05-28Montiel Maritza Gomez
Director
Grant/award 831— —13,602 SEC
2026-05-28Montiel Maritza Gomez
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K12,771 SEC
2026-05-28Mcpherson Amy
Director
Shares withheld for tax 408$276.62 $112.9K10,164 SEC
2026-05-28Mcpherson Amy
Director
Grant/award 831— —10,995 SEC
2026-05-28Leavitt Michael O
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K8,102 SEC
2026-05-28Leavitt Michael O
Director
Grant/award 831— —8,933 SEC
2026-05-28Howe Stephen R. Jr.
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K14,219 SEC
2026-05-28Howe Stephen R. Jr.
Director
Grant/award 831— —15,050 SEC
2026-05-28Fain Richard D
Director
Grant/award 831— —151,122 SEC
2026-05-28Brock John
Director
Shares withheld for tax 78$276.62 $21.6K23,957 SEC
2026-05-28Brock John
Director
Grant/award 831— —24,788 SEC

Well-known investors holding RCL (13F)

None of the 59 investors we track reported a position in their latest 13F.

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