Royal Caribbean's Trading Volume Drops 43.8% to 343rd Position Amid Overbooked Sailings and New Ship Debuts

On May 22, 2025, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) saw a trading volume of 2.72 billion, marking a 43.8% decrease from the previous day. This placed the company at the 343rd position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) increased by 0.27%.

Royal Caribbean is currently facing challenges with overbooked sailings, which has led the company to offer incentives to guests willing to change their travel plans. The Navigator of the Seas' June 2 sailing and the Liberty of the Seas sailing have both been overbooked, prompting Royal Caribbean to make tempting offers to guests to encourage them to pivot their plans.

In positive news, Royal Caribbean's second Icon class cruise ship, Star of the Seas, has begun its sea trials. The ship departed from the Meyer Turku shipyard for final testing ahead of its August 2025 debut from Port Canaveral. Additionally, Royal Caribbean has revealed the first details of Perfect Day Mexico, a new destination featuring record-breaking thrills for cruise guests.

Looking ahead, Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore for the first time between October 2026 and February 2027. However, the company has also extended cancellations for visits to Labadee for at least three ships, citing the destination as being on hold for the summer months.

Despite these challenges, Royal Caribbean continues to make progress on its new ships and destinations, with the Star of the Seas reported to be 96% complete and featuring redesigned spaces for families and youth. The company's proactive approach to managing overbooked sailings and extending cancellations demonstrates its commitment to providing a positive experience for its guests.