RCL Stock Discussion

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Description

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. It owns five cruise brands comprising Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises, and CDF Croisières de France. The Royal Caribbean International brand provides cruise itineraries ranging from 2 to 18 nights with options for onboard dining, entertainment, and other onboard activities. The Celebrity Cruises brand offers cruise itineraries ranging from 2 to 18 nights to marquee destinations; and operates onboard upscale ships that offer accommodations, fine dining, personalized services, spa facilities, and onboard activities and entertainment. The Pullmantur brand provides cruise itineraries ranging from 4 to 12 nights; and exercise facilities, swimming pools, beauty salons, gaming facilities, shopping, dining, complimentary beverages, and entertainment venues to the contemporary segment of the Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American cruise markets. It also sells land-based travel packages to hotels and flights to the Caribbean resorts; land-based tour packages to Europe for Latin American guests; and travel related products to guests in Spain. The Azamara Club Cruises brand offers cruise itineraries ranging from 4 to 18 nights; and onboard services, amenities, and activities comprising gaming facilities, fine dining, spa and wellness, butler service for suites, and entertainment venues for the up-market segment of the North American, the United Kingdom, and Australian markets. The CDF Croisières de France brand provides seasonal itineraries to the Mediterranean; and onboard services, amenities, and activities, including entertainment venues, exercise and spa facilities, fine dining, and gaming facilities for the contemporary segment of the French cruise market. As of February 4, 2013, the company operated 41 ships with 5 under contract. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Leisure
Keywords: S&P 500 Transport IBD 50 Water Transport Swimming Pool Swimming Cruise Lines Personalized Services Travel Packages