23 September 2026
Royal Caribbean Looks to Acquire Sandals Resorts in $6 Billion Deal
Royal Caribbean Group is close to acquiring a majority stake in all-inclusive resort operator Sandals Resorts International in a transaction valuing the company at north of $6 billion, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the FT report, the cruise line would control of 20 Sandals resort properties across the Caribbean.
Members of the Stewart family would hold onto equity in the business under the terms being discussed, with Royal Caribbean taking the controlling position, the FT’s sources said.