Royal Caribbean Buys 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 Billion — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-buys-50-stake-in-sandals-resorts-for-3-billionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-buys-50-stake-in-sandals-resorts-for-3-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-buys-50-stake-in-sandals-resorts-for-3-billion#u83323Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:15:50 +0000Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion. Announced Wednesday, the deal expands the cruise line's land-based destination portfolio. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027. This partnership aims to accelerate vacation experiences for both brands. While most reports confirm the $3 billion figure, one source suggests a higher deal value of $6 billion, coinciding with the worst single-day drop for RCL stock in six months.Why it mattersThe move integrates luxury land resorts with cruise operations to create a more comprehen