Royal Caribbean buys 50% stake in Sandals valuing resorts at $6bn — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-buys-50-stake-in-sandals-valuing-resorts-at-6bnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Royal Caribbean acquires 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-buys-50-stake-in-sandals-valuing-resorts-at-6bnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-buys-50-stake-in-sandals-valuing-resorts-at-6bn#u83115Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:01:17 +0000Royal Caribbean has acquired a 50% equity stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion. The transaction values the resort operator at more than $6 billion. Following the news, Royal Caribbean stock experienced its worst single day in six months as investors reacted to the deal. The acquisition integrates a major land-based resort operator into the cruise line's portfolio, expanding its reach in the luxury vacation market.Why it mattersThis move represents a strategic expansion from sea-based travel into high-end land-based hospitality. Sandals is a prominent operator of luxury resorts. The mar