Royal Caribbean Group has announced a significant partnership with Sandals Resorts involving an investment of approximately three billion dollars. This agreement creates a joint venture that combines the all-inclusive Caribbean resorts of Sandals and Beaches with Royal Caribbean’s existing vacation portfolio. The deal includes equity acquisition by Royal Caribbean and is expected to close in early 2027 after securing committed debt financing from Morgan Stanley. Existing reservations, loyalty programs, and operations for both companies will continue without immediate changes to current guests. The partnership aims to accelerate expansion of Sandals and Beaches resorts throughout the Caribbean while increasing Royal Caribbean’s presence in the all-inclusive market. This collaboration brings together cruise lines visiting over one thousand destinations with adults-only and family-focused resort experiences across multiple Caribbean locations.
Key Points:
- Royal Caribbean Group will invest approximately $3 billion in Sandals and Beaches Resorts
- The joint venture is expected to close in early 2027 pending customary approvals
- Existing reservations, loyalty programs, and resort operations will continue as usual for current guests