Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-nears-3-billion-deal-to-take-50-equity-stake-in-sandalsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Royal Caribbean Nears $3 Billion Deal for Sandals Equity Stakehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-nears-3-billion-deal-to-take-50-equity-stake-in-sandalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-nears-3-billion-deal-to-take-50-equity-stake-in-sandals#u82650Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:02 +0000Royal Caribbean Group is closing in on an agreement to acquire a 50 percent equity stake in Sandals Resorts. The transaction values the resort business at more than $6 billion, requiring an investment of approximately $3 billion by the cruise operator. Market reaction to the reports caused Royal Caribbean stock to decline, suffering its worst single-day drop in six months. The impending transaction represents a significant diversification strategy for the company, expanding its footprint into land-based all-inclusive resort operations beyond traditional cruise lines.Why it mattersRoyal Caribbe