5 Largest Cruise Companies in the World

4. Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL)

Miami-based Royal Caribbean Group ranks 4th on our list of the 15 largest cruise companies in the world, with a market cap of $22.1 billion. RCL operates globally through its subsidiaries including Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur and Royal Caribbean International. According to Statista, RCL held a global market share of 23.9% in 2017. In 2019, RCL reported total revenue of $10.9 billion and total assets worth $30 billion. 

RCL shares decreased by 0.7% in pre-market trading on March 1, 2021, after the cruise line said it had started offering $1.5 billion in public shares. On a good note, the first “fully-vaccinated” cruise ship, Odyssey of the Seas, will be sailing in May, where both guests and crew are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The itinerary includes visiting the Rhodes Island and Greek Islands of Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini.

Shares of RCL increased by 14.27% over the past twelve months.