Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Is Now Taking Bookings Into 2026. Should That Be a Green Flag for Investors?

On April 25, Royal Caribbean (RCL 2.50%) CEO Jason Liberty told investors that the cruise line company was already allowing people to book their cruises for 2026. The statement was simple enough. But it's unusual nevertheless. Strong demand and bookings two years in advance is an overwhelmingly good thing. But there is risk that most investors likely haven't thought of. The good news for Royal Caribbean investors is that they can have reasonable confidence in the business for the next one to two years due t ...