RCL: Other company developments

Item 8.01 Other Events. On September 23, 2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) announced that it entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 50% equity interest in the business comprising the Sandals and Beaches Resorts for a base purchase price of approximately $3.0 billion in cash. The Company has secured committed debt financing from Morgan Stanley to fund the investment. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions. A copy of the press release for this announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated September 23, 2026. Exhibit 104 - Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. Date: September 23, 2026 By: /s/ Naftali Holtz Name: Naftali Holtz Title: Chief Financial Officer