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Vacationers can explore tropical Caribbean islands and sun-drenched Mexican beaches on 11 different ships, including the newest ultimate family vacation Hero of the Seas and soon-to-be-amplified Symphony of the Seas MIAMI, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean has unveiled its boldest lineup of Caribbean and Mexico vacations yet, giving adventurers new ways to explore the region from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Northeast. From April 2028 through October 2028, adventurers can explore the white sand beaches, turquoise waters and lush landscapes of tropical destinations across 11 game-changing ships, including four Icon Class ships from Florida and Texas and Symphony of the Seas from Miami, which will debut all-new amplified experiences in 2028.

It was buoyed by a strong peak summer sailing season. Both its trailing net income and earnings guidance topped analyst projections.

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The sixth ship in the award-winning Edge Series will sail the Caribbean in 2028, joining nine other Celebrity Cruises ships sailing to unforgettable island escapes. MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Caribbean is about to get even more "Xcite"-ing.

Cruise stocks are moving higher as a group as cheaper oil eases pressure on one of the industry's largest costs. Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL | CCL Price Prediction) stock is at $30.26, up 5% this afternoon.

RCL's strong bookings, resilient demand and disciplined execution fuel the growth outlook, as it remains on track to achieve $20-plus adjusted EPS in 2027.

Last week's "beat-and-raise" performance refreshes the reason why it's the class act of ocean cruise line stocks. With strong bookings for future sailings at higher price points, the near-term outlook is bright for Royal Caribbean.

Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian reported strong third-quarter earnings despite rising fuel prices. Executives from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line maintain that "hedging" will help protect them from rising costs, while Carnival's CEO says cutting fuel consumption works best.

The lifetime of vacation strategy contributes to RCL's strategic expansion from ocean cruises to private island destinations, river cruises, and all-inclusive resort partnerships. These efforts are expected to drive incremental growth from 2027 onwards, as they capture a higher ratio of the customers' annual vacation spend. RCL has grown into the overly done Q2'25 rally, with the stock trading at a reasonable P/E of 15.74x while offering >20% upside to an LTPT of $370.80.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is rated Buy, with a $328 price target and ~10.8% upside, reflecting sector-leading profitability and efficient cost management. RCL's superior ROIC and earnings stem from higher ticket prices, larger ships, and exclusive destinations like Perfect Day at CocoCay, supporting premium pricing. Net yield growth is slowing, with ticket price per day declining for two quarters; onboard spending offsets some weakness, but Caribbean capacity growth poses risks.