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
- $278.96
- Market Cap
- $76.08B
- 52-Week High
- $366.50
- 52-Week Low
- $164.01
- 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 $1,314 as of May 2026, representing a +31.4% 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 $4,612 as of May 2026, representing a +361.2% 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 $3,121 as of May 2026, representing a +212.1% 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 $4,318 as of May 2026, representing a +331.8% 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 $48,656 as of May 2026, representing a +4765.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 32+ years (395 months), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.04% with a median return of +2.35%. The stock had 231 positive months (58%) and 164 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 +23.02% with a median return of +8.48%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.16%. 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 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.55% | $277.44 | $278.96 |
| 2025 | +22.46% | $226.56 | $277.44 |
| 2024 | +78.98% | $126.58 | $226.56 |
| 2023 | +161.97% | $48.32 | $126.58 |
| 2022 | -35.72% | $75.17 | $48.32 |
| 2021 | +2.96% | $73.01 | $75.17 |
| 2020 | -43.50% | $129.23 | $73.01 |
| 2019 | +39.94% | $92.34 | $129.23 |
| 2018 | -16.13% | $110.11 | $92.34 |
| 2017 | +48.22% | $74.29 | $110.11 |
| 2016 | -17.10% | $89.61 | $74.29 |
| 2015 | +24.73% | $71.84 | $89.61 |
| 2014 | +76.95% | $40.60 | $71.84 |
| 2013 | +42.08% | $28.58 | $40.60 |
| 2012 | +39.34% | $20.51 | $28.58 |
| 2011 | -46.88% | $38.61 | $20.51 |
| 2010 | +85.92% | $20.77 | $38.61 |
| 2009 | +83.85% | $11.29 | $20.77 |
| 2008 | -67.10% | $34.33 | $11.29 |
| 2007 | +4.06% | $32.99 | $34.33 |
| 2006 | -6.78% | $35.39 | $32.99 |
| 2005 | -16.20% | $42.24 | $35.39 |
| 2004 | +58.35% | $26.67 | $42.24 |
| 2003 | +113.42% | $12.50 | $26.67 |
| 2002 | +5.93% | $11.80 | $12.50 |
| 2001 | -37.21% | $18.79 | $11.80 |
| 2000 | -45.32% | $34.36 | $18.79 |
| 1999 | +34.91% | $25.47 | $34.36 |
| 1998 | +40.31% | $18.15 | $25.47 |
| 1997 | +131.58% | $7.84 | $18.15 |
| 1996 | +8.48% | $7.23 | $7.84 |
| 1995 | -21.33% | $9.18 | $7.23 |
| 1994 | +8.09% | $8.50 | $9.18 |
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: 3/24/2026