Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) has total liabilities worth $34.18 Billion USD as of June 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore RCL strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd - Total Liabilities Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see RCL current and non-current assets.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Barclays PLC
F:BCY2
|
Germany | €1.62 Trillion |
|
Simon Property Group Inc
NYSE:SPG
|
USA | $33.86 Billion |
|
Energy Transfer LP
NYSE:ET
|
USA | $97.49 Billion |
|
Engie S.A.
PA:ENGI
|
France | €154.17 Billion |
|
Republic Services Inc
NYSE:RSG
|
USA | $23.13 Billion |
|
American Electric Power Co Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
|
USA | $84.80 Billion |
|
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
F:NLV
|
Germany | €23.91 Trillion |
|
OVERSEA-CHIN.UNSP.ADR/2
F:OCBB
|
Germany | €664.72 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1991–2025)
This chart breaks down Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.21 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 3.34 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.77 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd from 1991 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $31.37 Billion | +6.95% |
| 2024-12-31 | $29.34 Billion | -2.97% |
| 2023-12-31 | $30.23 Billion | -2.18% |
| 2022-12-31 | $30.91 Billion | +13.74% |
| 2021-12-31 | $27.17 Billion | +14.63% |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.70 Billion | +34.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | $17.59 Billion | +9.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | $16.05 Billion | +37.67% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.66 Billion | -11.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | $13.19 Billion | +3.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | $12.72 Billion | +2.33% |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.43 Billion | +10.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.26 Billion | -2.21% |
| 2012-12-31 | $11.52 Billion | +1.08% |
| 2011-12-31 | $11.40 Billion | -3.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | $11.75 Billion | +9.49% |
| 2009-12-31 | $10.73 Billion | +11.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | $9.66 Billion | +17.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | $8.22 Billion | +12.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | $7.30 Billion | +28.07% |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.70 Billion | -20.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.16 Billion | +1.41% |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.06 Billion | +8.55% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.50 Billion | -1.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.61 Billion | +56.96% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.21 Billion | +35.05% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.12 Billion | -3.46% |
| 1998-12-31 | $3.23 Billion | -2.70% |
| 1997-12-31 | $3.32 Billion | +88.98% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | +41.94% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | +21.45% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | -5.52% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | -21.65% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +12.17% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | -- |
About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.