Board of directors (14)
Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.
Executive officers (7)
Company facts
- Chair
- Richard D. Fain
- In S&P 500 since
- Dec 2014
- Incorporated in
- —
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Water Transportation
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
Latest Schedule 13D/13G filing per holder. Holders that reported falling below 5% are not shown. Index funds usually report once a year.
No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.
Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 27,332 | $322.42 | $8.8M |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 427 | $323.09 | $138K |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 323 | $330.24 | $107K |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 534 | $332.42 | $178K |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 736 | $333.34 | $245K |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 382 | $334.55 | $128K |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 266 | $335.08 | $89K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 1,470 | $319.20 | $469K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 1,974 | $320.14 | $632K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 6,577 | $321.13 | $2.1M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 15,405 | $322.14 | $5.0M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 25,670 | $323.14 | $8.3M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 11,940 | $323.86 | $3.9M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 3,978 | $324.93 | $1.3M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 659 | $325.98 | $215K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 5,870 | $327.16 | $1.9M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 1,355 | $327.98 | $444K |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 10,879 | $329.31 | $3.6M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 11,710 | $330.21 | $3.9M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 18,292 | $330.92 | $6.1M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 8,934 | $332.01 | $3.0M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 68,698 | $333.16 | $22.9M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 26,549 | $333.88 | $8.9M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Director | Sale | 40 | $334.56 | $13K |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Robert Alexander Lake SVP, CLO & Secretary | Sale | 1,000 | $315.00 | $315K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Jul 20, 2026
On July 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) appointed Tara Bunch as a director of the Company. From 2020 through June 2026, Ms. Bunch served as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Operations at Airbnb, a marketplace operator that connects travelers with property owners worldwide, where she oversaw community support, trust and safety, and payments. Prior to that role, she served as Vice President of AppleCare at Apple and previously as a Senior Vice President at Hewlett Packard. Ms. Bunch will receive compensation for her board service consistent with the compensation of other non-management directors as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2026.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 17, 2026
On February 10, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) appointed Christopher Wiernicki as a director of the Company. Mr. Wiernicki served as Chairman and CEO of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading maritime classification society, from 2011 through 2025. Prior to that role, he held other senior positions at ABS, including president and chief operating officer and chief technology officer. Mr. Wiernicki is a recognized expert in the marine sector, member of the International Maritime Hall of Fame and recipient of numerous industry, government and academic accolades. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 6, 2023
On April 6, 2023, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) announced that Lisa Lutoff-Perlo will transition from her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Celebrity Cruises to Vice Chairman, External Affairs for the Royal Caribbean Group, effective as of May 1, 2023 (the “Effective Date”). In connection with this transition, we have entered into an agreement, dated as of March 31, 2023 (the “Agreement”), with Ms. Lutoff-Perlo pursuant to which she will serve as Vice Chairman, External Affairs and provide transition services to the Company during the period commencing on the Effective Date until April 25, 2024. In exchange for these services, she will receive an annual base salary of $360,000 and remain eligible to receive a bonus under our Executive Short-Term Bonus Plan on the terms previously approved by the Talent and Compensation Committee for 2023.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 20, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) appointed Rebecca Yeung as a director of the Company. Ms. Yeung has served in various positions at FedEx Corporation for nearly 30 years. She currently serves as Corporate VP, Operations Science and Advanced Technology. Prior to this role, she was Vice President – Advanced Technology and Innovation from 2015 to 2021. Ms. Yeung also currently serves on the board of directors of Columbus McKinnon. Ms. Yeung will receive compensation for her board service consistent with the compensation of other non-management directors as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2022.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 20, 2023
(b) On January 19, 2023, William K. Reilly, who has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Board”) since 1998, provided notice of his decision to retire from the Board effective January 26, 2023. Mr. Reilly’s retirement follows a distinguished tenure of nearly 25 years, during which he provided significant leadership on environmental and safety issues, including as chair of the Board’s Safety, Environment, Sustainability and Health Committee.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 3, 2022
On June 2, 2022, the shareholders of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (the “Company”) approved the adoption of the Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended Plan”), which had been approved by the Board of Directors subject to shareholder approval. The Amended Plan, among other things, increases the aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for grant by 9,500,000 shares and extends the term of the Amended Plan through April 11, 2032. A more detailed summary of the Amended Plan is included in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2022 (the “Proxy Statement”).
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 11, 2022
On February 10, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) appointed Michael O. Leavitt as a director of the Company, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Leavitt to serve on the Board’s Safety, Environment, Sustainability and Health Committee. Mr. Leavitt is the Co-Chairman of Health Management Associates, a health care consulting firm, and Chairman of Leavitt Equity Partners, a private equity fund. From 2009 to 2021, he served as the Chairman of Leavitt Partners, LLC, a health care consulting firm. He also previously served as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (2005-2009), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2003-2005) and the Governor of the State of Utah (1993-2003). Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 9, 2021
Resignation of Current Chief Executive Officer On November 6, 2021, Richard D. Fain gave notice of his decision to step down, effective on January 3, 2022, from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”). Mr. Fain will continue to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company and will be compensated in the same manner as the Company's non-executive directors, except that he will receive an additional annual cash retainer of $225,000 to reflect his role as Chair. From January 3rd through March 31st, 2022, Mr. Fain also will provide transitional services to Mr. Liberty. Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer The Board has appointed Jason T. Liberty to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 3, 2022, and member of the Board, effective November 7, 2021. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 23, 2020
On December 21, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) appointed Amy C. McPherson, former President and Managing Director, Europe of Marriott International, Inc., to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. McPherson served in various positions at Marriott International, Inc. for over 30 years. Most recently, from 2009 through 2019, she served as President & Managing Director, Europe. Under her leadership, Marriott launched five new brands in Europe and completed the successful integration of Starwood Hotels in Europe. Since 2017, Ms. McPherson has served as a non-executive member of the board of directors of PVH Corporation and is a member of its Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees. The Board has determined that Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 14, 2019
(b) On February 8, 2019, Bernt Reitan informed the Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the "Company") that after his many years as a member of the Board of Directors he will not stand for re-election at the Company's 2019 annual meeting of shareholders and will retire from the Board effective as of the date of the annual meeting.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 6, 2018
On December 4, 2018, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the "Company") appointed Stephen R. Howe Jr., retired U.S. Chairman and Managing Partner of Ernst & Young ("EY"), to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Howe served as EY's U.S. Chairman and Managing Partner and Americas Area Managing Partner and was a member of EY's Global Executive Board from 2006 until his retirement on December 1, 2018. While leading EY in the U.S. and the Americas, he was executive sponsor for the firm's focus on diversity and inclusiveness. Prior to 2006, Mr. Howe was the Managing Partner of EY's Financial Services Office and led client service teams for a number of global financial institutions. He was with EY for over 35 years. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 11, 2018
(d) As previously reported on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2018, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the "Company") announced that Adam Goldstein would be transitioning from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company to Vice Chairman of the Company. On May 8, 2018, the Company and Mr. Goldstein entered into an amendment to his employment agreement, providing, among other things, that (i) Mr. Goldstein will assume the role of Vice Chairman of the Company effective as of May 16, 2018, (ii) from May 16, 2018 through December 31, 2018, Mr. Goldstein will receive base compensation of $500,000 per annum, and thereafter will receive base compensation of $250,000 per annum, and (iii) for the calendar year 2018, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 20, 2018
(b) On March 19, 2018, we announced that Adam Goldstein will transition from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer to Vice Chairman in May 2018. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing
Proxy statements (DEF 14A): 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021
Share price
Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.9B | $4.3B | 23.8% | $15.61 | $41.6B |
| FY2024 | $16.5B | $2.9B | 17.5% | $10.94 | $37.1B |
| FY2023 | $13.9B | $1.7B | 12.2% | $6.31 | $35.1B |
| FY2022 | $8.8B | -$2.2B | -24.4% | $-8.45 | $33.8B |
| FY2021 | $1.5B | -$5.3B | -343.3% | $-20.89 | $32.3B |
| FY2020 | $2.2B | -$5.8B | -262.5% | $-27.05 | $32.5B |
| FY2019 | $11.0B | $1.9B | 17.2% | $8.95 | $30.3B |
| FY2018 | $9.5B | $1.8B | 19.1% | $8.56 | $27.7B |
Former directors and officers (11)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.