Royal Caribbean to Buy 50% Stake in Sandals for $3 Billion
Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts for about $3 billion in cash, valuing the business at roughly $6 billion. The 50% figure was disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, and the deal is expected to close in early 2027 subject to approvals. It marks Royal Caribbean's biggest step from sea to land, covering the family-owned Caribbean all-inclusive brands.
Impact and considerations
A cruise giant's first major move into land-based all-inclusive resorts could reshape Caribbean lodging competition and bundled cruise offerings, affecting corporate MICE and group-vacation sourcing options.
Key points
- Royal Caribbean Group will acquire a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts.
- The consideration is about $3 billion in cash, valuing the business at roughly $6 billion.
- The 50% figure was disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- The deal is expected to close in early 2027, subject to approvals.
- It is Royal Caribbean's biggest step yet from sea to land.
- The target is a family-owned Caribbean all-inclusive brand group, including Sandals' adults-only resorts.
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- First source publication
- 23 Sept 2026, 20:01
- Page published
- 23 Sept 2026, 20:06
- Last updated
- 23 Sept 2026, 20:01
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- Skift Feed：Royal Caribbean Moves Onto Land With $3 Billion Deal for Half of Sandals (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 23 Sept 2026, 20:01