Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Pay Dividends?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. · RCL · updated
Key facts: Royal Caribbean Cruises dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) pays a dividend of $1.50 per share every quarter, $6.00 a year, a 1.80% yield at its share price of $320.85.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October.
- The most recent dividend from Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), $1.50 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 17, 2026 and was paid on Oct 8, 2026.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has paid a dividend since at least 1993; SmarterDividends' records hold 106 of its dividend payments.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), 50.0% to $1.50 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
- At $6.00 a year per share, 100 shares of RCL pay $600.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 33% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-royal-caribbean-cruises-pay-dividends
How much does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay?
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.50 per share. That is $6.00 per share a year, a 1.80% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $600.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $180.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the RCL dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $1.50 | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $1.50 | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | $1.50 | +50.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $1.00 | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $1.00 | +33.3% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.75 | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.75 | +36.4% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $0.55 | +37.5% |
When does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay dividends?
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The RCL ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Royal Caribbean Cruises's dividend history
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has paid a dividend since at least 1993, and SmarterDividends' records hold 106 payments. It has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 50.0%, went ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2012, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full RCL dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) pays a dividend of $1.50 per share every quarter, $6.00 a year, a 1.80% yield at its share price of $320.85.
How much is Royal Caribbean Cruises's dividend?
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) pays $1.50 per share each payment, $6.00 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.50 per share in total.
How often does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay dividends?
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) pays every quarter, most recently in January, April, July and October.
When is Royal Caribbean Cruises's next dividend?
Royal Caribbean Cruises has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in January, April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 17, 2026.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises's dividend yield?
1.80% as of Nov 5, 2026: $6.00 a year in dividends divided by the $320.85 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of RCL pay?
About $600.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $150.00, at Royal Caribbean Cruises's current dividend rate.
Has Royal Caribbean Cruises ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Royal Caribbean Cruises's annual dividend, most recently in 2012. It has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years since.
How long has Royal Caribbean Cruises paid dividends?
Since at least 1993, the start of Royal Caribbean Cruises's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 106 payments.
When do I need to buy RCL to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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