Profitelligence Profitelligence · Filing Ledger Open RCL research →

Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-10-01

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Completes Offering of $1.5 Billion Senior Notes

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. completed its previously announced offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036. The offering was pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated September 22, 2025, among the Company and several underwriters. The Notes were issued under an indenture dated July 31, 2006, as supplemented by a Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated October 1, 2025. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $1.484 billion, which it intends to use to finance the delivery of Celebrity Xcel and to redeem, refinance, or repurchase existing indebtedness. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 5.375% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears starting January 15, 2026. The Notes will mature on January 15, 2036, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Further information is set forth in the Company's Prospectus Supplement dated September 22, 2025.

Filer
Royal Caribbean Group RCL · NYSE
Filed
Accession
0001104659-25-095642
CIK
0000884887
Signal
Medium impactConsumer Cyclical

Items reported

Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

New Major Contract Financial Instrument Agreement
Item 2.03

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation

New Debt Issued
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Furnished

Market reaction

Close before filing

$323.58

Next session

-1.1%

Since filing

-1.6%

Latest close

$318.30

What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.

Precedent

Previous filings from RCL reporting the same item, with the next session's move:

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a prominent player in the global cruise industry, operating a diverse range of brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. The company is renowned for providing innovative and luxurious cruise experiences, often integrating cutting-edge technology and exceptional amenities to elevate passenger comfort and entertainment. Royal Caribbean Group offers itineraries to destinations worldwide, serving various demographics from adventure seekers to luxury travelers. With a strong emphasis on expanding its fleet with environmentally friendly and technologically advanced ships, the company plays a vital role in setting industry standards for sustainability and customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Royal Caribbean Group significantly contributes to tourism sectors across numerous regions, impacting local economies through its robust network of ports and services. Its strategic focus on personalized experiences and destination-rich voyages underscores its influence in reshaping the contemporary cruising landscape.

Exchange NYSE Industry Travel Services Company website ↗

Never miss another RCL filing

Profitelligence watches EDGAR around the clock and alerts you within seconds.

Set up free alerts