The purchase is the largest acquisition in the company's history and adds 20 resorts to its portfolio. The deal marks a strategic expansion into land-based vacations to complement its sea-based business and allows the firm to cross-sell to its existing customer base.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Royal Caribbean Buys 50% of Sandals for $3B in Largest Deal Ever
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The vacation operator has reached an agreement to acquire a partial interest in a Caribbean hotel chain to diversify its offerings. Royal Caribbean will pay approximately $3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts International, granting the cruise company access to all-inclusive properties across the region.
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