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Royal Caribbean’s $3 Billion Sandals Acquisition Could Reshape Vacations!

Royal Caribbean Group is pushing its vacation strategy beyond the cruise ship after agreeing to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts International for $3 billion, a transaction expected to close in early 2027. The proposed investment would give Royal Caribbean exposure to Sandals’ portfolio of 20 all-inclusive Caribbean resorts and extend a strategy already visible through Perfect Day destinations, Royal Beach Clubs, and other land-based experiences. The timing is notable because Royal Caribbean is entering the transaction from a position of commercial strength: second-quarter 2026 revenue increased 6% year over year, adjusted EPS reached $4.21, and management expects full-year revenue growth of approximately 9%. Management has also emphasized its ambition to evolve from selling a single cruise into delivering a “lifetime of vacations.