Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1) Financial Statements

Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data and are included beginning on page F-1 of this report.

(1)Financial Statement Schedules

None.

(1)Exhibits

Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
3.1Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended (composite)S-33.13/23/2009
3.2Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, as amended8-K3.12/11/2022
4.1Agreement of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to furnish certain debt instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission*
4.2Description of the Company's Securities10-K4.212/31/2023
10.1Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 30, 1997, by and among the Company, A. Wilhelmsen AS., Cruise Associates, Monument Capital Corporation, Archinav Holdings, Ltd. and Overseas Cruiseship, Inc.20-F2.2012/31/1997
10.2Novation Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2017, between Hoediscus Finance Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe Plc, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC France, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited, Paris Branch and the banks and financial institutions as lender parties thereto8-K10.27/28/2017
10.3Novation Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2017, between Houatorris Finance Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe Plc, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC France, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited, Paris Branch and the banks and financial institutions as lender parties thereto8-K10.37/28/2017
10.4Novation Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2019, between Palmeraie Finance Limited, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe Plc, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch HSBC France, Banco Santander S.A., Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., Paris Branch, BNP Paribas SA, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited, Paris Branch, Société Générale, Unicredit Bank AG and the banks and financial institutions as lender parties thereto8-K10.112/18/2019
10.5First Supplemental Agreement relating to Hull No. C34 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique (previously known as STX France S.A.), dated as of March 12, 2020, by and among Hibisyeu Finance Limited as borrower, Chantiers de L’Atlantique as seller, the Company as buyer, Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch as facility agent, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited as security trustee, Citibank N.A., London branch as global coordinator, HSBC France as French coordinating bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited, Paris Branch as ECA agent and the banks and financial institutions listed thereto10-Q10.65/21/2020
Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
10.6Amendment No. 5 (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “ODYSSEY OF THE SEAS” – Hull S-713, dated as of February 18, 2021, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., KfW IPEX-GmbH as administrative agent and Hermes agent and the banks and financial institutions party thereto as lenders8-K10.52/23/2021
10.7Amendment Agreement (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS” (ex. Hull B34), dated as of February 17, 2021 between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank N.A., London Branch as global coordinator, SMBC Bank International plc as ECA agent, Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch, as facility agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as the mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed as lenders party thereto8-K10.152/23/2021
10.8Amendment No. 6 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Odyssey of the Seas” – Hull S-713, dated as of March 10, 2021, between the Company, Kfw IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent, the banks and financial institutions party thereto as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.8-K10.13/16/2021
10.9Third Supplemental Agreement relating to a secured credit facility agreement for Hull No. A35 at Chantiers l’Atlantique S.A., dated July 6, 2021, between Palmeraie Finance Limited, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, the mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions party thereto.10-Q10.19/30/2021
10.10Fourth Supplemental Agreement (Amended and Restated) relating to a secured credit facility agreement for Hull No. L34 at Chantiers l’Atlantique S.A., dated July 12, 2021, between Hoediscus Finance Limited, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, the mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions party thereto10-Q10.29/30/2021
10.11Fourth Supplemental Agreement relating to a secured credit facility for Hull No. M34 at Chantiers l’Atlantique S.A., dated July 12, 2021, between Houatorris Finance Limited, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, the mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions party thereto10-Q10.39/30/2021
10.12Fourth Supplemental Agreement relating to Hull No. C34 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, dated July 12, 2021, between Hibisyeu Finance Limited, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, the mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions party thereto10-Q10.49/30/2021
10.13Amendment No. 7 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Odyssey of the Seas – Hull S-713, dated as of December 22, 2021, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the lenders party thereto, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers8-K10.112/28/2021
10.14Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Symphony of the Seas - Hull B34, dated as of December 22, 2021, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Citibank N.A. London Branch, Citibank Europe PLC, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers8-K10.1712/28/2021
Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
10.15Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull A35 at Chantiers de L’Atlantique S.A., dated as of December 22, 2021, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Palmeraie Finance Limited, the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, and the mandated lead arrangers party thereto8-K10.2012/28/2021
10.16Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull C34 at Chantiers de L’Atlantique S.A., dated as of December 22, 2021, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Hibisyeu Finance Limited, the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, and the other banks and financial institutions listed therein8-K10.2112/28/2021
10.17Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull L34 at Chantiers de L’Atlantique S.A., dated as of December 22, 2021, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Hoediscus Finance Limited, the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, and the other banks and financial institutions listed therein8-K10.2212/28/2021
10.18Hull C34 Credit Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2017, as novated, amended and restated on the Actual Delivery Date pursuant to a Novation Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2017, by and between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank N.A., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited, Citibank Europe plc (UK Branch), and the banks and financial institutions as lender parties thereto10-K10.14212/31/2021
10.19Hull L34 Credit Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2017, as novated, amended and restated on the Actual Delivery Date pursuant to a Novation Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2017, by and between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Citibank N.A., SMBC Bank International plc, Citibank Europe plc, and the banks and financial institutions as lender parties thereto10-Q10.13/31/2022
10.20Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull L34, dated as of July 21, 2022, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citibank N.A. London Branch, SMBC Bank International PLC, and the other banks and financial institutions listed therein.10-Q10.106/30/2022
10.21Amendment Agreement (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull M34 at Chantiers de L’Atlantique S.A., dated as of July 21, 2022, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Houatorris Finance Limited, the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, SMBC Bank International PLC, and the other banks and financial institutions listed therein.10-Q10.116/30/2022
10.22Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Symphony of the Seas - Hull B34, dated as of July 21, 2022, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Citibank N.A. London Branch, Citibank Europe PLC, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers.10-Q10.156/30/2022
10.23Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull C34, dated as of July 21, 2022, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citibank N.A. London Branch, SMBC Bank International PLC, and the other banks and financial institutions listed therein.10-Q10.166/30/2022
Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
10.24Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull A35 at Chantiers de L’Atlantique S.A., dated as of July 21, 2022, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Palmeraie Finance Limited, the lenders party thereto, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, and the mandated lead arrangers party thereto.10-Q10.176/30/2022
10.25Amendment No. 8 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Odyssey of the Seas – Hull S-713, dated as of July 21, 2022, between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the lenders party thereto, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers.10-Q10.216/30/2022
10.26Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Symphony of the Seas” (ex Hull B34), dated as of June 30, 2023, between the Company, Citibank N.A. London Branch as ECA agent, Citibank Europe plc UK Branch as facility agent, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.26/30/2023
10.27Amendment No. 9 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Odyssey of the Seas” – Hull S-713, dated as of June 30, 2023, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.46/30/2023
10.28Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Wonder of the Seas” (ex Hull C34), dated as of June 30, 2023, between the Company, Citibank N.A., London Bank, as global coordinator, SMBC Bank International plc as ECA agent, Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as facility agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.66/30/2023
10.29Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull No. A35 dated as of June 30, 2023, between the Company, Palmeraie Finance Limited, Citibank Europe PLC UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.76/30/2023
10.30Amendment Agreement (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull No. M34, dated as of June 30, 2023, between the Company, Citibank N.A., London Bank, as global coordinator, SMBC Bank International plc as ECA agent and mandated lead arrangers, Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as facility agent and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.86/30/2023
10.31Amendment No. 7 (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “ICON 1” – Hull 1400, dated as of September 5, 2023, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent, BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV as Finnvera agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and lenders.10-Q10.29/30/2023
10.32Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended) †10-K10.1712/31/2016
10.33Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan †8-K10.16/3/2022
Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
10.34Form of Performance Shares Agreement pursuant to the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated †10-K10.4112/31/2024
10.35Form of Performance Shares Agreement (Vesting into Retirement) pursuant to the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated †10-K10.4212/31/2024
10.36Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors pursuant to the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated †10-K10.4312/31/2024
10.37Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement pursuant to the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated †10-K10.4412/31/2024
10.38Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Vesting into Retirement) pursuant to the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated †10-K10.4512/31/2024
10.39Notice of Award Agreement Amendment †10-K10.4612/31/2024
10.40Employment Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2013, by and between the Company and Jason T. Liberty †10-Q10.26/30/2013
10.41Employment Agreement, dated as of July 16, 2015, by and between the Company and Michael W. Bayley †10-Q10.36/30/2015
10.42Form of First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2015 (entered into between the Company and Mr. Liberty) †10-K10.3312/31/2014
10.43Employment Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2012, by and between the Company and Harri U. Kulovaara †10-K10.262/25/2013
10.44Form of First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2015 (entered into between the Company and each of Messrs. Kulovaara and Liberty) †10-K10.3312/31/2014
10.45Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Executive Short-Term Bonus Plan †10-Q10.46/30/2015
10.46Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan †8-K10.312/8/2005
10.47Amendment to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan †10-K10.3112/31/2006
10.48Amendment to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan †10-K10.3112/31/2007
10.49Amendment to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan †10-Q10.19/30/2008
10.50Amendment to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan †10-K10.3812/31/2008
10.51Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 2023, between Celebrity Cruises Inc. and Laura Hodges Bethge †10-Q10.13/31/2024
10.52Employment Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2025, by and between the Company and Naftali Holtz *†
10.53Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Symphony of the Seas” (ex Hull B34), dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, Citibank N.A. London Branch as ECA agent, Citibank Europe plc UK Branch as facility agent, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.16/30/2024
10.54Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Wonder of the Seas” (ex Hull C34), dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, Citibank N.A., London Branch, as global coordinator, SMBC Bank International plc as ECA agent, Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as facility agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.26/30/2024
Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
10.55Amendment No. 9 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Spectrum of the Seas” – Hull S-700, dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.36/30/2024
10.56Amendment No. 10 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Odyssey of the Seas” – Hull S-713, dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.46/30/2024
10.57Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull L34, dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch as facility agent, Citibank N.A., London Branch, as global coordinator, and SMBC Bank International PLC as ECA agent.10-Q10.56/30/2024
10.58Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull No. M34, dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, Citibank N.A., London Branch, as global coordinator, SMBC Bank International plc as ECA agent and mandated lead arrangers, Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch as facility agent.10-Q10.66/30/2024
10.59Amendment No. 8 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Icon 1” – Hull 1400, dated as of June 11, 2024, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent, BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV as Finnvera agent, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and lenders.10-Q10.86/30/2024
10.60Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull No. A35 dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, Palmeraie Finance Limited, Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, and HSBC Continental Europe.10-Q10.116/30/2024
10.61Amendment Agreement in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of Hull No. A35 dated as of May 31, 2024, between the Company, Palmeraie Finance Limited, Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, Citicorp Trustee Company Limited, Citibank N.A., London Branch, HSBC Continental Europe, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as upsize lenders.10-Q10.126/30/2024
10.62Form of Exchange Agreement8-K10.18/6/2024
10.63Form of Exchange Agreement8-K10.13/13/2025
10.64Novation Agreement relating to a Secured Credit Facility Agreement for Hull No. B35, dated March 28, 2025, by and among the Company and the banks and financial institutions listed therein.8-K10.14/1/2025
10.65Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2025, by and among the Company, the various financial institutions as are or shall be parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lender parties.8-K10.15/15/2025
10.66Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2025, by and among the Company, the various financial institutions as are or shall be parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lender parties.8-K10.25/15/2025
10.67Novation Agreement relating to a Secured Credit Facility Agreement for Hull No. V35, dated June 25, 2025, by and among the Company and the banks and financial institutions listed therein.8-K10.16/27/2025
Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit NumberFormExhibitFiling Date/ Period End Date
10.68Amendment No. 9 (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Icon 2” - Hull 1401, dated as of May 7, 2025, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and Hermes agent, BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV as Finnvera agent, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as mandated lead arrangers and lenders.10-Q10.17/29/2025
10.69Amendment No. 7 (Amended and Restated) in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of “Icon 3” – Hull 1402, dated as of May 8, 2025, between the Company, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as facility agent and mandated lead arranger, and the banks and financial institutions listed therein as lenders.10-Q10.27/29/2025
19Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Securities Trading Policy10-K1912/31/2024
21.1List of Subsidiaries*
23.1Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm*
23.2Opinion and Consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP*
24.1Power of Attorney*
31.1Certification of Jason T. Liberty required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*
31.2Certification of Naftali Holtz required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*
32.1Certification of Jason T. Liberty and Naftali Holtz pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code**
97.1Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Clawback Policy †10-K97.112/31/2023
  • Filed herewith

** Furnished herewith

† Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

Interactive Data File

101The following financial statements from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language) are as follows:
(i)the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023;
(ii)the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2025, and 2024;
(iii)the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023;
(iv)the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023; and
(v)the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged in summary and detail.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

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