Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd operates one of the world's largest cruise fleets, with 69 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven continents. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Miami, the company manages three wholly owned cruise brands - Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises - alongside a 50% stake in TUI Cruises. Its workforce comprises employees from over 130 nationalities.
The company's portfolio extends beyond traditional ocean cruising. It operates the Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections of private destinations, expanding from three to eight properties by 2028, and plans to enter the river cruising market in 2027 with the launch of Celebrity River Cruises. This diversification reflects a strategy to serve different market segments and vacation preferences across the travel experience spectrum.
Royal Caribbean emphasises innovation in ship design and operations, alongside a sustainability framework called SEA the Future that addresses environmental impact, community engagement, and technological advancement. The company was recognised on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list.