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Royal Caribbean nears deal for Sandals valuing resorts at more than $6bn

Royal Caribbean is acquiring a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion, as announced Wednesday. The deal values the resorts at more than $6 billion and is expected to close in early 2027. This move expands Royal Caribbean's portfolio of land-based destinations. Following reports of the deal, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd stock fell 6.99% on September 22, marking its worst single day in six months.

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  • ✓ Royal Caribbean will acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion.
  • ✓ The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.
  • ✓ The deal values the resorts at more than $6 billion.
  • ✓ Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd stock decreased by 6.99% on September 22.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Royal Caribbean officially announced the $3 billion partnership for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts.

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  1. Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion

    Royal Caribbean is acquiring a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion, as announced Wednesday. The deal values the resorts at more than $6 billion and is expected to close in early 2027. This move expands Royal Caribbean's portfolio of land-based destinations. Following reports of the deal, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd stock fell 6.99% on September 22, marking its worst single day in six months.

    Why it matters

    The partnership integrates Sandals and Beaches' properties into Royal Caribbean's travel ecosystem. This strategy shifts the cruise line toward a broader land-and-sea destination model.

    What is confirmed

    • Royal Caribbean will acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion.
    • The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.
    • The deal values the resorts at more than $6 billion.
    • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd stock decreased by 6.99% on September 22.
    • September 22 was the worst day for RCL stock in six months.

    What to watch next

    • Official closing of the transaction in early 2027
    • Further details on the operational integration of Sandals and Beaches properties
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. baynews9.com — Final decisions pending as end-of-August deadline nears for Rays stadium deal
    2. Financial Times — Royal Caribbean nears deal for Sandals valuing resorts at more than $6bn
    3. CNBC — Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals
    4. Investing.com — Royal Caribbean stock falls on report of Sandals deal talks
    5. Royal Caribbean Blog — Royal Caribbean reportedly in talks to buy Sandals resorts
    6. TradingKey — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Stock (RCL) Moved Down by 6.99% on Sep 22: What Signal Does It Send?
    7. Barron's — Royal Caribbean Stock Loses Steam on Report of Sandals Deal
    8. Cruise Critic — Royal Caribbean Nears Deal for Sandals Resorts
    9. Yahoo Finance — RCL Stock Drops To Worst Day In Six Months — Royal Caribbean Reportedly Nears $6B Deal For Sandals Resorts
    10. finance.yahoo.com — Royal Caribbean plans to buy stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion
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