Royal Caribbean Eyes Strong 2025 Profit on Robust Cruise Travel Demand

Jan 28 (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean said on Tuesday that 2025 was shaping up “to be another great year,” with a near 23% jump expected in adjusted earnings, as it benefits from higher bookings at record prices and new river cruise itineraries.

Its shares rose 6% in early trading after the company also forecast full-year adjusted earnings per share of $14.35 to $14.65, largely above analysts’ estimates of $14.41, according to data compiled by LSEG.

Sea-based vacations have sustained strong demand as cruise operators invest millions of d…