Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•25 September 2026•
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Royal Caribbean Acquires 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts for $3B

Key Facts

1Royal Caribbean Group acquired a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for approximately $3 billion.

Royal Caribbean Group acquired a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for approximately $3 billion. Yahoo News New Zealand reported that the deal marks the cruise giant's entry into the hotel market, covering both Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts properties.

The acquisition aims to expand Royal Caribbean's vacation industry footprint beyond its core cruise operations into all-inclusive Caribbean land-based properties. This strategic move is designed to diversify the company's offerings within the regional tourism sector.