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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 11, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 11, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-14.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-11.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Current report

Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) divided by total revenues.

Current report

2025 performance was exceptionally strong. We took delivery of two ships (Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel) and continued to expand our vacation ecosystem with the opening of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, closing on the acquisition of the port of Costa Maya in 2025, and the announcements of Celebrity River Cruises, launching in 2027, and the expansion of our private destination portfolio with Royal Beach Club Santorini. We achieved strong financial performance, including 8.5% Gross Margin Yield growth as-reported, Net Yields increased 3.8% as-reported (3.7% in Constant-Currency), Net Income of $4.3 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $7.0 billion, Operating Income of $4.9 billion, and ROIC of 18.0%. We maintained a strong balance sheet and achieved investment-grade ratings across all three major credit rating agencies.

Current report

•In May 2025, we amended our two revolving credit facilities, bringing our aggregate revolving credit capacity to $6.4 billion, and extended the termination date of one of the revolving credit facilities from October 2026 to October 2030.

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•In August 2025, the remaining $106 million of our 6.0% Convertible Senior Notes matured. The notes and accrued interest were settled using a combination of $109 million in cash, and the issuance of approximately 1.8 million shares of common stock..

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•In October 2025, we issued $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2036. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to primarily finance the delivery of Celebrity Xcel at a lower cost compared to utilizing its existing committed export credit agency facility.

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(6) For 2024, represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets. For 2023, represents asset impairments and credit losses recoveries for notes receivables for which credit losses were previously recorded. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, for 2023, includes an $11 million impairment related to ceasing the use of certain real estate assets in our shoreside operations.

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(8) For 2023, represents gain on sale of controlling interest in cruise terminal facilities in Italy. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(2) For 2024, represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets. For 2023, represents asset impairments and credit losses recoveries for notes receivables for which credit losses were previously recorded. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, for 2023, includes an $11 million impairment related to ceasing the use of certain real estate assets in our shoreside operations. This amount is included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(3) For 2023, represents gain on sale of controlling interest in cruise terminal facilities in Italy. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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Gross Margin Yields and Net Yields are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and Yields. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

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(2) For 2024, represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets. For 2023, represents asset impairments and credit losses recoveries for notes receivables for which credit losses were previously recorded. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, for 2023, includes an $11 million impairment related to ceasing the use of certain real estate assets in our shoreside operations. This amount is included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

Current report

(3) For 2023, represents gain on sale of controlling interest in cruise terminal facilities in Italy. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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Total revenues increased $1.5 billion, or 8.8%, to $17.9 billion in 2025 from $16.5 billion in 2024.

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•$631 million driven by 5.5%capacity growth as a result of the additionof our newest ships Star of the Seasand Celebrity Xcel, as well as a full year of operations from Utopia of the Seas and Silver Raycompared to 2024; and

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•$386 million driven by yield growth as result of higher load factors and higher ticket pricing on both existing ships and new ships in 2025, compared to 2024.

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•$273 million increase driven by 5.5%capacity growth as a result of the additionof our newest ships and a full year of operations of ships noted above in 2025 compared to 2024; and

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•$160 million driven byyield growth as result of higher load factors and improved pricing on both existing ships and new ships in 2025 compared to 2024.

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Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased $98 million, or 4.6% to $2.2 billion in 2025 from $2.1 billion in 2024. The increase was primarily due to the additions of Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel.

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Depreciation and amortization expensesfor 2025 increased $118 million, or 7.4%, to $1.7 billion from $1.6 billion in 2024. The increase was primarily due to the additions of Star of the Seas, Celebrity Xcel, and a full year of operations of Utopia of the Seasand Silver Rayin 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

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Other comprehensive incomewas $198 million in 2025 compared to Other comprehensive loss of $(128) million for the same period in 2024. The increase of $326 million in income was primarily due to a gain on cash flow derivative hedges of $228 million in 2025 compared to a loss on cash flow derivative hedges of $(157) million in 2024, mostly as a result of a significant increase in the fair value of our FX forward swaps in 2025 compared to 2024.

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Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $0.9 billion to $1.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.9 billion in 2024. The change of $0.9 billion was primarily attributable to a net decrease in debt repayments of $2.5 billion, a decrease of $290 million of premiums on repayments of debt, partially offset by $1.2 billion in repurchases of common stock and $824 million in dividend payments in 2025 compared to $107 million in 2024.

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During the fourth and third quarters of 2025, our Board declared dividends of $1.00 per share, which were paid in January 2026 and October 2025, respectively. During the second and first quarters of 2025 the Board declared dividends of $0.75 per share which were paid in July 2025 and April 2025, respectively.
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Previous report

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we performed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined using a discounted cash flow model in combination with a market-based valuation approach. As a result of the quantitative test, we determined that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by more than 100%, resulting in no impairment to Royal Caribbean's goodwill.

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On an ongoing basis, we assess the potential liabilities related to any lawsuits or claims brought against us. While it is typically difficult to determine the timing and ultimate outcome of such actions, we use our best judgment to determine if it is probable that we will incur an expense related to the settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be made. In assessing probable losses, we take into consideration estimates of the amount of insurance recoveries, if any, which are recorded as assets when recoverability is probable. We accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertainties related to the eventual outcome of litigation and potential insurance recoveries, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved for amounts materially different from any provisions or disclosures that we have previously made.

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Trifecta refers to the multi-year Adjusted EBITDA per APCD, Adjusted EPS and ROIC goals we publicly announced in November 2022. We designed these goals to help us better execute and achieve our business goals by clearly articulating longer-term financial objectives. Under Trifecta, we are targeting Adjusted EBITDA per APCD of at least $100, Adjusted EPS of at least $10, and ROIC of 13% or higher by the end of 2025. On July 25, 2024, we announced the company achieved all three of its Trifecta goals 18 months ahead of schedule, on a trailing twelve-month basis.

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2024 performance was exceptionally strong and significantly exceeded our expectations.

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We took delivery of two new ships (Utopia of the Seas and Silver Ray), announced the expansion of our private destination portfolio with Royal Beach Club Cozumel and Perfect Day Mexico, and reinstated a dividend to our shareholders. We achieved strong financial performance, including 23.8% Gross Margin Yield growth as-reported, Net Yields increased 11.5% as-reported (11.6% in Constant-Currency), Net Income of $2.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $6.0 billion, Operating Income of 4.1 billion, and ROIC of 16.1%. As announced on July 25, 2024, we also achieved our Trifecta goals 18 months ahead of schedule. In addition, we made significant progress in strengthening our balance sheet, refinancing approximately $6.1 billion of high cost debt, eliminating restrictions on our ability to return capital to shareholders, and eliminating all security and guarantees.

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•Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2.9 billion and $3.2 billion, or $10.94 and $11.80 per share on a diluted basis, respectively, compared to Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion, or $6.31 and $6.77 per share on a diluted basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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•Total revenues increased by $2.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity, ticket prices and onboard spending in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

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•In March 2024, we issued $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2032. Upon closing, we redeemed all of the outstanding $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 11.63% Senior Notes Due 2027.

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•During the second quarter of 2024, we repaid $839 million of outstanding deferred amounts under our export credit facilities.

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•In August 2024, we issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2033. Upon closing, we redeemed all of the outstanding $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.250% Senior Notes Due 2029, and all of the outstanding $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.250% Senior Secured Notes Due 2029.

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•In September 2024, we issued $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.63% senior unsecured notes due 2031. Upon closing, we redeemed the outstanding $700 million aggregate principal amount of 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2030.

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•In December 2024, we executed the bargain purchase option on the Silver Dawn finance lease for approximately $227 million.

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•During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, we repaid the remaining $138 million outstanding balance on the Silver Moon.

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•During the year ended December 31, 2024, we released approximately$124 million of the loss contingency inclusive of related legal fees and costs in connection with the Havana Docks litigation. Refer to Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Datafor further information.

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(2) Represents net non-operating (income) expense. For 2024, primarily represents the release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs. The amount excludes income tax expense, included in the EBITDA calculation above.

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(3) For 2024, primarily represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets, which we determined would no longer be completed. For 2023, represents asset impairments and credit losses recoveries for notes receivables for which credit losses were previously recorded. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, for 2023, includes an $11 million impairment related to ceasing the use of certain real estate assets in our shoreside operations. This amount is included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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Gross Margin Yields, Net Yields and Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD were calculated by dividing Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Margin by APCD, and Adjusted Gross Margin by PCD as follows (in millions, except APCD, PCD, Yields, and Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD. Certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers; reported Yields and per PCD amounts are calculated from the underlying dollar amounts):

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(1) For 2024, primarily represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets, which we determined would no longer be completed. For 2023, represents asset impairments and credit losses recoveries for notes receivables for which credit losses were previously recorded. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, for 2023, includes an $11 million impairment related to ceasing the use of certain real estate assets in our shoreside operations. This amount is included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(1) For 2024, primarily represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets, which we determined would no longer be completed. This amount is included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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Total revenues increased $2.6 billion, or 18.6%, to $16.5 billion in 2024 from $13.9 billion in 2023. Capacity was up 7.8% in 2024, driven by the additions of our newest ships Utopia of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, Silver Ray, as well as a full year of operations from Celebrity Ascentand Silver Nova.

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•a 7.8% increase in capacity due to the new ships noted above, an increase in ticket prices on a per passenger basis, and a 2.9% increase in occupancy.

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•a $1.2 billion increase driven by higher ticket prices and occupancy in 2024, and a $0.7 billion increase driven by capacity.

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•a $336 million increase driven by a 7.8% increase in capacity due to the additions of new ships noted above in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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•a $318 million increase driven by improved pricing and an increase in occupancy of 2.9% in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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•an increase of $300 million driven by various factors including an increase in higher drydock and maintenance related expenses; and commissions due to the increases in ticket prices noted above in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased $333 million, or 18.6% to $2.1 billion in 2024 from $1.8 billion in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in payroll and benefits expense driven by an increase in headcount and higher stock price related to our performance share awards in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, and higher spending on advertisement and media promotions.

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Depreciation and amortization expensesfor 2024 increased $145 million, or 10.0%, to $1.6 billion from $1.5 billion in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the additions of Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, and Silver Raycompared to the addition of Celebrity Ascentand Silver Nova during the second half of 2023.

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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activitieswas $(1.9) billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to cash used of $(2.0) billion for the same period in 2023. The change of $0.1 billion was primarily attributable to an increase in debt repayments of $2.1 billion, an increase in premiums on repayments of debt of $0.2 billion, an increase of $0.1 billion related to our return to payment of dividends in 2024, and proceeds of $0.2 billion for the sale of noncontrolling interest of PortMiami, which did not recur in 2024. The change was offset by an increase of $2.7 billion related to debt proceeds in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
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Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). (Refer to Note 1. General and Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). Certain of our accounting policies are deemed "critical," as they require management's highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions. We have discussed these accounting policies and estimates with the audit committee of our board of directors. We believe our critical accounting policies and estimates are as follows:

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Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). (Refer to Note 1. General and Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data). Certain of our accounting policies are deemed "critical," as they require management's highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions. We have discussed these accounting policies and estimates with the audit committee of our Board. We believe our critical accounting policies and estimates are as follows:

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We use judgment when estimating the period between drydocks, which can result in adjustments to the estimated amortization of drydock costs. If the vessel is disposed of before the next drydock, the remaining balance in deferred drydock is written-off to the gain or loss on disposal of vessel in the period in which the sale takes place. We also use judgment when identifying costs incurred during a drydock which are necessary to maintain the vessel's Class certification as compared to those costs attributable to repairs and maintenance which are expensed as incurred.

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We use judgment when estimating the period between drydocks, which can result in adjustments to the estimated amortization of drydock costs. If the vessel is disposed of before the next drydock, the remaining balance in deferred drydock is written-off to the gain or loss on disposal of vessel in the period in which the sale takes place.

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We believe we have made reasonable estimates for ship accounting purposes. However, should certain factors or circumstances cause us to revise our estimates of ship useful lives or projected residual values, depreciation expense could be materially higher or lower. If circumstances cause us to change our assumptions in making determinations as to whether ship improvements should be capitalized, the amounts we expense each year as repairs and maintenance costs could increase, partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense. If we had reduced our estimated average ship useful life by one year, depreciation expense for 2024 would have increased by approximately $166 million. If our ships were estimated to have no residual value, depreciation expense for 2024 would have increased by approximately $452 million. We have evaluated our estimated ship useful lives and projected residual values in light of our current environment and determined that there are no changes to these estimates. Refer to Note 6. Property and Equipment to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information on our ships.

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We believe we have made reasonable estimates for ship accounting purposes. However, should certain factors or circumstances cause us to revise our estimates of ship useful lives or projected residual values, depreciation expense could be materially higher or lower. If circumstances cause us to change our assumptions in making determinations as to whether ship improvements should be capitalized, the amounts we expense each year as repairs and maintenance costs could increase, partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense. If we had reduced our estimated average ship useful life by one year, depreciation expense for 2025 would have increased by approximately $157 million. If our ships were estimated to have no residual value, depreciation expense for 2025 would have increased by approximately $470 million. We have evaluated our estimated ship useful lives and projected residual values in light of our current environment and determined that there are no changes to these estimates. Refer to Note 6. Property and Equipment to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information on our ships.

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The impairment review for indefinite-lived intangible assets can be performed using a qualitative or quantitative impairment assessment. The quantitative assessment consists of a comparison of the fair value of the asset with its carrying value. We estimate the fair value of these assets using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model and various valuation methods depending on the nature of the intangible asset, such as the relief-from-royalty method, for trademarks and trade names. The principal assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model for our 2024 impairment assessment consisted of:

Current wording

Similar to the impairment review for goodwill, the impairment review for indefinite-lived intangible assets can be performed using a qualitative and, if necessary, a quantitative impairment assessment. The quantitative assessment consists of a comparison of the fair value of the asset with its carrying value. We estimate the fair value of these assets using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model and various valuation methods depending on the nature of the intangible asset, such as the relief-from-royalty method, for trademarks and trade names. The principal assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model for our 2025 impairment assessment consisted of:

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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we performed a qualitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit. Based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the estimated fair value of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and thus, we did not proceed to the two-step goodwill impairment test. No indicators of impairment exist primarily because the reporting unit's fair value has consistently exceeded its carrying value by a significant margin and forecasts of operating results expected to be generated by the reporting unit appear sufficient to support its carrying value.

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During the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, we performed a qualitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit. Based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the estimated fair value of the Royal Caribbean reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and thus, we did not proceed to the quantitative analysis. No indicators of impairment exist primarily because the reporting unit's fair value has consistently exceeded its carrying value by a significant margin and forecasts of operating results expected to be generated by the reporting unit appear sufficient to support its carrying value. As a result, we determined no impairment to Royal Caribbean's goodwill.

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During the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, we performed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Silversea Cruises reporting unit. As of November 30, 2024, and November 30, 2023, the fair value of the Silversea Cruises reporting unit was determined using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model in combination with a market-based valuation approach. As a result of the tests, we determined the fair value of the Silversea Cruises reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 63%, as of November 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, resulting in no impairment to Silversea Cruises' goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill attributable to our Silversea Cruises reporting unit was $509 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

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During the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024, we performed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment review of the Silversea reporting unit. As of November 30, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of the Silversea reporting unit was determined using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model in combination with a market-based valuation approach. As a result of the tests, we determined the fair value of the Silversea reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 98% and 63%, as of November 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, resulting in no impairment to Silversea's goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill attributable to our Silversea reporting unit was $509 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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During the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, we performed our annual impairment reviews of the Silversea Cruises trade name. As a result of the quantitative tests, we determined that the fair value of the Silversea Cruises' trade name exceeded its carrying value by approximately 66% and 62%, as of November 30, 2024 and November 30, 2023, respectively, resulting in no impairment to Silversea Cruises' trade name.

Current wording

During the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024, we performed our annual impairment reviews of the Silversea trade name. As a result of the quantitative tests, we determined that the fair value of the Silversea's trade name exceeded its carrying value by approximately 90% and 66%, as of November 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, resulting in no impairment to Silversea's trade name.

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As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying value of indefinite-life intangible assets was $321 million, which primarily relates to the Silversea Cruises trade name.

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As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying value of indefinite-life intangible assets was $321 million, which primarily relates to the Silversea trade name.

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We did not perform interim impairment evaluations of Silversea Cruises' goodwill or trade names during 2024 and 2023, as no triggering events were identified.

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We did not perform interim impairment evaluations of Silversea's goodwill or trade names during 2025 and 2024, as no triggering events were identified.

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Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Share ("Adjusted EPS")is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (as defined below) divided by weighted average shares outstanding or by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, as applicable. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis.

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Adjusted Earnings per Share ("Adjusted EPS")is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (as defined below) divided by weighted average shares outstanding or by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, as applicable. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis.

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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents EBITDA (as defined below) excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our profitability on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included (i) Other (income) expense, which includes the 2024 release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs; (ii) impa irment and credit losses; (iii)equity investment impairment, recovery of losses and other; (iv) restru cturing charges and other initiatives expense; and (v)gain on sale of controlling interest. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents EBITDA (as defined below) excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our profitability on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included (i) other (income) expense, (ii) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses, and other, (iii) restructuring charges and other initiative expenses, and (iv) impairment and credit losses, and (v) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

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Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a non-GAAP measure that represents net income (loss) less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included(i) loss on extinguishment of debt; (ii) litigation loss contingency, which includes the 2024 release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs; (iii) impairment and credit losses; (iv) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses and other; (v) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; (vi) the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the Silversea Cruises acquisition in 2018; (vii) tax on the sale of PortMiami noncontrolling interest; (viii)Silver Whisper deferred tax liability release; and (ix) gain on sale of controlling interest. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss)attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income (Loss)attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is provided below under Results of Operations.

Current wording

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income attributable Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included(i) loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense; (ii) restructuring charges and other initiatives expenses; (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition; (iv) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest; (v) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other; (vi) litigation loss contingency, which includes the 2024 release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022 in connection with the Havana Docks litigation; (vii) impairment and credit losses; (viii) tax on the sale of PortMiami noncontrolling interest; (ix) gain on sale of controlling interest; and (x)Silver Whisper deferred tax liability release. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is provided below under Results of Operations.

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Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is a non-GAAP measure that represents operating income (loss) including income (loss) from equity investments and income taxes but excluding (i) impairment and credit losses; (ii) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses and other; (iii) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; (iv) the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the Silversea Cruises acquisition in 2018; and (v) tax on the sale of PortMiami noncontrolling interest. We use this non-GAAP measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below). A reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Incomeis provided below under Results of Operations.

Current wording

Adjusted Operating Income is a Non-GAAP measure that represents operating income including income from equity investments and provision for income taxes but excluding certain items for which we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis. We use this non-GAAP measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below). A reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income is provided below under Results of Operations.

Previous wording

EBITDAis a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. excluding (i) interest income; (ii) interest expense, net of interest capitalized; (iii) depreciation and amortization expenses; and (iv) income tax benefit or expense. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis. A reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

Current wording

EBITDAis a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. excluding (i) interest income; (ii) interest expense, net of interest capitalized; (iii) depreciation and amortization expenses; and (iv) provision for income taxes. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis. A reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to EBITDA is provided below under Results of Operations.

Previous wording

Net Cruise Costsand Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are non-GAAP measures that represent Gross Cruise Costs excluding commissions, transportation and other expenses, onboard and other expenses and, in the case of Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, fuel expenses (each of which is described above under the Description of Certain Line Items heading). In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our cost performance. For the periods presented, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs Excluding Fuel excludes (i) impairment and credit losses; (ii) restructuring charges and other initiatives expense; and (iii) the gain on sale of controlling interests. A reconciliation of Gross Cruise Costs to Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs Excluding Fuel is provided below under Results of Operations.

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Net Cruise Costsand Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are non-GAAP measures that represent Gross Cruise Costs excluding commissions, transportation and other expenses, and onboard and other expenses and, in the case of Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, fuel expenses (each of which is described above under the Description of Certain Line Items heading). In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our cost performance. A reconciliation of Gross Cruise Costs to Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel is provided below under Results of Operations. For the periods presented, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel excludes (i) restructuring charges and other initiatives expenses; (ii) impairment and credit losses; and (iii) gain on sale of controlling interest.

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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") represents Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) divided by Invested Capital. We believe ROIC is a meaningful measure because it quantifies how efficiently we generated operating income relative to the capital we have invested in the business.

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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") represents Adjusted Operating Income divided by Invested Capital. We believe ROIC is a meaningful measure because it quantifies how efficiently we generated operating income relative to the capital we have invested in the business.

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Our 2024 Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was $2.9 billion, or $10.94 per diluted share, compared to Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.7 billion, or $6.31 per diluted share in 2023. Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for 2024 was $3.2 billion, or $11.80 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $1.8 billion, or $6.77 per diluted share in 2023.

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Our 2025 Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was $4.3 billion, or $15.61 per diluted share, compared to the 2024 Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $2.9 billion, or $10.94 per diluted share. Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for 2025 was $4.3 billion, or $15.64 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of $3.2 billion, or $11.80 per diluted share in 2024.

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Total revenues in 2024 were $16.5 billion compared to $13.9 billion in 2023 driven by strong ticket revenue and onboard revenue performance, inclusive of capacity growth. As a result of this, Gross Margin Yields increased 23.8% as-reported, and Net Yields increased 11.5% as-reported (11.6% in Constant-Currency), both compared to 2023. The strength in revenue and improved cash flow, combined with our margin expansion efforts allowed us to accelerate debt repayment, improving our debt maturity profile and strengthening our balance sheet.

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Total revenues in 2025 increased by $1.5 billion and were $17.9 billion, exceeding the previous record of $16.5 billion in 2024, driven by strong ticket revenue and growth of onboard performance, inclusive of capacity growth. As a result, Gross Margin Yields increased 8.5% as-reported, and Net Yields increased 3.8% as-reported (3.7% in Constant-Currency), both compared to 2024. In 2025 we generated $6.5 billion in operating cash flow, maintained an unsecured balance sheet, managed debt maturities, and returned $2.0 billion in capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

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Cruise operating expenses increased from $7.8 billion in 2023 to $8.7 billion in 2024. Gross Cruise Costs per APCD increased 4.6% as-reported and 4.6% in Constant Currency, compared to 2023. Net Cruise Costs, excluding Fuel, per APCD increased 6.8% as-reported and 6.8% in Constant Currency, compared to 2023, primarily driven by a record 22 ships in drydock in 2024, as well as higher incentive based, non-cash compensation expense.

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Cruise operating expenses increased by $0.4 billion from $8.7 billion in 2024 to $9.1 billion in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity in 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Gross Cruise Costs per APCD decreased 0.6% as-reported and 0.8% in Constant Currency, compared to 2024. Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, per APCD decreased 0.1% as-reported and 0.1% in Constant Currency, compared to 2024, primarily driven by efficiencies on newer hardware and group scale driving efficiencies.

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In 2025, we expect our capacity to increase by 5.4% compared to 2024, with the addition of Star of the Seas in late summer and Celebrity Xcel in late 2025, and a full year of operations for Utopia of the Seas and Silver Ray. In addition, the first Royal Beach Club, at Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is set to open towards the end of the year, and Wonder of the Seas will join Utopia of the Seas focused on short Caribbean itineraries. We also expect to advance development of the Royal Beach Club Cozumel, Perfect Day Mexico, and Silversea’s new hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile that will provide a further-elevated and seamless guest experience for its Antarctica expeditions. Our new ships, optimized deployment, continued load factor growth and enhanced onboard offerings are expected to drive growth in Net Yields and Total Revenues.

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In 2026, we expect our capacity to increase by 6.7% compared to 2025, with a full year of Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel, and delivery of Legend of the Seasin the summer. In addition, our portfolio of exclusive land-based destinations is expected to reach 8 by 2028, with additions of Silversea’s Cormorant at 55 South, Royal Beach Club Santorini, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel on the horizon. In addition, we will continue development of Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Lelepa. Our new ships, deployment, enhanced product offerings are expected to drive growth in Net Yields, total revenues, and earnings.

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•In February 2025, TUI Cruises, our 50% joint venture, took delivery of Mein Schiff Relax.

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•In February 2025, TUI Cruises, our 50% joint venture, took delivery of the Mein Schiff Relax.

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•In August 2024, we completed privately negotiated exchange with certain holders of 6.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 to exchange approximately $827 million in aggregate principal amount for approximately 11.4 million shares of common stock and $827 million in cash.

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•In March 2025, we completed a privately negotiated exchange with certain holders of 6.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. The holders exchanged approximately $213 million in aggregate principal amount for approximately 3 million shares of common stock and $214 million in cash, including accrued interest.

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•In June 2024, we took delivery of Utopia of the Seas. Refer to Note 8. Debtto our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Datafor further information on the financing of the ship.

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•In July 2025, we took delivery of Star of the Seas. Refer to Note 8. Debtto our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information on the financing of the ship.

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•In September 2024, we entered into agreements to acquire the Port of Costa Maya and adjacent land in Mahahual, Mexico for approximately $292 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Refer to Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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•In July 2025, we closed on our acquisition of the Port of Costa Maya and adjacent land in Mahahual, Mexico. The final purchase price was $294 million. Refer to Note 6. Property and Equipment to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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•In May 2024, we took delivery of Silver Ray. Refer to Note 8. Debtto our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information on the financing of the ship.

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•In October 2025, we took delivery of Celebrity Xcel. Refer to Note 8. Debtto our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Datafor further information on the financing of the ship.

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For further information regarding the debt and lease transactions discussed above, refer to Note 8. Debt, and Note 9. Leasesto our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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For further information regarding the debt transactions discussed above, refer to Note 8. Debt, to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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We reported Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Earnings (Loss) per Share and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Share as shown in the following table (in millions, except per share data. Certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers):

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Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Adjusted Earnings per Share are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share data. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

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(1) For 2024, includes $119 million of inducement expense related to the partial settlement of our 6.00% convertible notes due 2025. These amounts are included in Interest expense, net of interest capitalized within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 8. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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(1) For 2025 and 2024, includes $10 million and $119 million, respectively, of inducement expense related to the settlements of our 6.00% convertible notes due 2025. These amounts are included in Interest expense, net of interest capitalized within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 8. Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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(4) Represents the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the 2018 Silversea Cruises acquisition.

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(3) Represents the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the 2018 Silversea acquisition.

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(7) Represents gain on sale of controlling interest in cruise terminal facilities in Italy. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(4) For 2025, represents gain on sale of noncontrolling interest of Floating Docks and Grand Bahama Shipyard. These amounts are included in Other income within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 7. Investments and Other Assets to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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(2) For 2024, represents the release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022, in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs. These amounts are included in Other income (expense) within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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(5) For 2024, represents the release of the loss contingency recorded in 2022, in connection with the Havana Docks litigation inclusive of related legal fees and costs. These amounts are included in Other income within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information.

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(3) For 2024, primarily represents property and equipment impairment charges related to certain construction in progress assets, which we determined would no longer be completed. For 2023, represents asset impairments and credit losses recoveries for notes receivables for which credit losses were previously recorded. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, for 2023, includes an $11 million impairment related to ceasing the use of certain real estate assets in our shoreside operations. This amount is included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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This amount is included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(6) Represents the release of the deferred tax liability subsequent to the execution of the bargain purchase option for the Silver Whisper. These amounts are included in Other (expense) income within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(9) Represents the release of the deferred tax liability subsequent to the execution of the bargain purchase option for the Silver Whisper. These amounts are included in Other income(expense) within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(8) Diluted EPS includes the add-back of $175 million and $88 million of dilutive inducement and interest expense related to our convertible notes for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

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(10) Diluted EPS includes the add-back of $16 million, $175 million and $88 million of dilutive inducement and interest expense related to our convertible notes for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Refer to Note 12. Earnings Per Shareto our consolidated financial statements under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Datafor further information.

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(9) Adjusted Diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive interest expense related to our convertible notes of $56 million and $88 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

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(11) Adjusted Diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive interest expense related to our convertible notes of $6 million, $56 million and $88 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin were calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and per APCD data. Certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers; reported EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and per APCD and Margin amounts are calculated from the underlying dollar amounts):

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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and per APCD data. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

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Gross Cruise Costs, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel were calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and costs per APCD. Certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers; reported Gross Cruise Costs, Net Cruise Costs, Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, and per APCD amounts are calculated from the underlying dollar amounts):

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Gross Cruise Costs, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and costs per APCD. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

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Adjusted Operating Income and ROIC, were calculated as follows: (in millions, except ROIC. Certain amounts may not add due to use of rounded numbers; Adjusted operating income, Invested Capital, and ROIC amounts are calculated from the underlying dollar amounts):

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Adjusted Operating Income and ROIC, are calculated as follows: (in millions, except ROIC. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers):

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(2)Represents the amortization of the Silversea Cruises intangible assets resulting from the 2018 Silversea Cruises acquisition.

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(2)Represents the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the 2018 Silversea acquisition.

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Passenger ticket revenues comprised 69.8% of our 2024 total revenues. Passenger ticket revenues increased by $1.9 billion, or 20.2% to $11.5 billion in 2024 from $9.6 billion in 2023. The increase was primarily due to:

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Passenger ticket revenues comprised 69.8% of our 2025 total revenues. Passenger ticket revenues increased by $1.0 billion, or 8.8% to $12.5 billion in 2025 from $11.5 billion in 2024. The increase was primarily due to:

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•Total cruise operating expenses increased by $0.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capacity in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

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•In June 2024, TUI Cruises, our 50% joint venture, took delivery of Mein Schiff 7.

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(1) These amounts are included in Other income (expense)within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(4) Represents gain on sale of controlling interest in cruise terminal facilities in Italy. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(3) Represents gain on sale of controlling interest in cruise terminal facilities in Italy. These amounts are included in Other operating within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(3)Represents adjustments to tax impacts on the 2023 PortMiami sale of noncontrolling interest.