---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-100318"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RCL"
cik: "0000884887"
company_name: "ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD"
filed_at: "2024-09-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T04:25:40.855098+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Royal Caribbean prices upsized $1.5B senior unsecured notes at 5.625% due 2031 to refinance debt

## Summary
- Upsized from $1.0B to $1.5B; notes priced at 5.625% for $1.5B principal, maturity Sept 30, 2031.
- Proceeds will redeem all $1.5B of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2030 and repay Silver Dawn finance lease.
- After redemption, the company will have no remaining guaranteed or secured notes.
- Expected closing date: Sept 26, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
- Pending use, proceeds may temporarily repay revolving credit borrowings.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-100318
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RCL
- cik: 0000884887
- company_name: ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD
- filed_at: 2024-09-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884887/000110465924100318/0001104659-24-100318-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/884887/000110465924100318/tm2424072d2_8k.htm

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