FCCA welcomes Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals partnership plan
Royal Caribbean Group plans to acquire a 50% interest in Sandals and Beaches resorts for about US$3 billion.
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has welcomed the announced partnership between Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts, calling it a forward-looking development for regional tourism collaboration and potential opportunities for travellers, businesses and destinations.
Under the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group plans to acquire a 50% equity interest in Sandals and Beaches resorts for approximately US$3 billion. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
The proposed partnership would bring together Royal Caribbean Group’s vacation platform, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea, with Sandals and Beaches resorts’ all-inclusive portfolio and more than four decades of Caribbean hospitality experience.
According to the announcement, the partnership is expected to support further expansion of Sandals and Beaches resorts while broadening the vacation experiences offered through Royal Caribbean Group’s portfolio.
