Renaissance Technologies's RCL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 309,101 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) worth $100.02 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in RCL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2022, adding 1.23 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 1.02 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +201,701 | Add 0.00% | 201,700 | $33.34 |
| Q3 2013 | -124,300 | Reduce 61.63% | 77,400 | $38.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +637,300 | Add 823.39% | 714,700 | $47.42 |
| Q1 2014 | -714,700 | Sold Out | 714,700 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +3,615 | New Buy | 3,615 | $88.24 |
| Q4 2015 | +381,799 | Add 10561.52% | 385,414 | $101.24 |
| Q1 2016 | -211,114 | Reduce 54.78% | 174,300 | $82.15 |
| Q2 2016 | -174,300 | Sold Out | 174,300 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +514,800 | New Buy | 514,800 | $82.04 |
| Q1 2017 | -87,600 | Reduce 17.02% | 427,200 | $98.11 |
| Q2 2017 | +368,200 | Add 86.19% | 795,400 | $109.23 |
| Q3 2017 | +22,000 | Add 2.77% | 817,400 | $118.54 |
| Q4 2017 | +83,500 | Add 10.22% | 900,900 | $119.28 |
| Q1 2018 | -615,000 | Reduce 68.27% | 285,900 | $117.74 |
| Q2 2018 | -227,712 | Reduce 79.65% | 58,188 | $103.60 |
| Q3 2018 | -58,188 | Sold Out | 58,188 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +32,300 | New Buy | 32,300 | $121.21 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.22 M | Add 3791.88% | 1.26 M | $108.33 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.02 M | Reduce 80.75% | 241,982 | $133.51 |
| Q1 2020 | -241,982 | Sold Out | 241,982 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +140,300 | New Buy | 140,300 | $83.78 |
| Q2 2022 | -116,700 | Reduce 83.18% | 23,600 | $34.92 |
| Q3 2022 | +26,200 | Add 111.02% | 49,800 | $37.89 |
| Q4 2022 | +1.23 M | Add 2470.68% | 1.28 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -619,300 | Reduce 48.38% | 660,900 | $0.07 |
| Q2 2023 | +281,700 | Add 42.62% | 942,600 | $0.10 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.05 M | Add 111.84% | 2 M | $92.14 |
| Q4 2023 | -452,200 | Reduce 22.65% | 1.54 M | $129.49 |
| Q1 2024 | -545,399 | Reduce 35.31% | 999,243 | $139.01 |
| Q2 2024 | -297,900 | Reduce 29.81% | 701,343 | $159.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +138,500 | Add 19.75% | 839,843 | $177.36 |
| Q4 2024 | +98,900 | Add 11.78% | 938,743 | $230.69 |
| Q1 2025 | -100,242 | Reduce 10.68% | 838,501 | $205.44 |
| Q2 2025 | -304,900 | Reduce 36.36% | 533,601 | $313.14 |
| Q3 2025 | -224,500 | Reduce 42.07% | 309,101 | $323.58 |
Renaissance Technologies's Royal Caribbean Cruises Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 201,700 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) was in Q4 2022, adding 1,280,200 shares worth $63,280. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 309,101 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), valued at approximately $100.02 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) represents approximately 0.13% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) was 1,996,842 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2023. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.