About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a Travel Services company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
RCL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $307.18
- Market Cap
- $82.16B
- 52-Week High
- $356.39
- 52-Week Low
- $222.22
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
$1,000 Invested in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
How much would $1,000 invested in RCL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in RCL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in 2025 would be worth $1,101 as of November 2026, representing a +10.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in RCL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in 2023 would be worth $3,834 as of November 2026, representing a +283.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in RCL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in 2021 would be worth $3,742 as of November 2026, representing a +274.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in RCL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in 2016 would be worth $4,973 as of November 2026, representing a +397.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in RCL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) at IPO would be worth $54,176 as of November 2026, representing a +5317.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 33+ years (402 months), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.04% with a median return of +2.34%. The stock had 235 positive months (58%) and 167 negative months (42%). The best month in RCL's history was April 2009 with a +83.9% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -59.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and February the weakest (-1.4%).
RCL's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +122.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -80.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 33 years of trading history, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has delivered an average annual return of +23.37% with a median return of +11.95%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.52%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (67%) and losses in 11 years (33%).
RCL's best year was 2023 with a +161.97% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -67.10%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. RCL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +11.95% | $274.38 | $307.18 |
| 2025 | +22.46% | $224.06 | $274.38 |
| 2024 | +78.98% | $125.18 | $224.06 |
| 2023 | +161.97% | $47.79 | $125.18 |
| 2022 | -35.72% | $74.34 | $47.79 |
| 2021 | +2.96% | $72.21 | $74.34 |
| 2020 | -43.50% | $127.80 | $72.21 |
| 2019 | +39.94% | $91.32 | $127.80 |
| 2018 | -16.13% | $108.89 | $91.32 |
| 2017 | +48.22% | $73.47 | $108.89 |
| 2016 | -17.10% | $88.62 | $73.47 |
| 2015 | +24.73% | $71.05 | $88.62 |
| 2014 | +76.95% | $40.15 | $71.05 |
| 2013 | +42.08% | $28.26 | $40.15 |
| 2012 | +39.34% | $20.28 | $28.26 |
| 2011 | -46.88% | $38.18 | $20.28 |
| 2010 | +85.92% | $20.54 | $38.18 |
| 2009 | +83.85% | $11.17 | $20.54 |
| 2008 | -67.10% | $33.95 | $11.17 |
| 2007 | +4.06% | $32.63 | $33.95 |
| 2006 | -6.78% | $35.00 | $32.63 |
| 2005 | -16.20% | $41.77 | $35.00 |
| 2004 | +58.35% | $26.38 | $41.77 |
| 2003 | +113.42% | $12.36 | $26.38 |
| 2002 | +5.93% | $11.67 | $12.36 |
| 2001 | -37.21% | $18.58 | $11.67 |
| 2000 | -45.32% | $33.98 | $18.58 |
| 1999 | +34.91% | $25.19 | $33.98 |
| 1998 | +40.31% | $17.95 | $25.19 |
| 1997 | +131.58% | $7.75 | $17.95 |
| 1996 | +8.48% | $7.15 | $7.75 |
| 1995 | -21.33% | $9.08 | $7.15 |
| 1994 | +8.09% | $8.40 | $9.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions: RCL
What sector is RCL in? ▼
RCL operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Travel Services industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has RCL performed historically? ▼
Over 33 years of trading history, RCL has posted gains in 22 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +162.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in RCL? ▼
You can invest in RCL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold RCL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026