Investors rushed to board Royal Caribbean stock on Tuesday after it unveiled its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 figures and -- by the way -- announced a push into a potentially major new business.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL), the second-largest cruise operator globally, has been making waves in the industry with its robust financial performance and strategic initiatives. With a market capitalization of $72.

Royal Caribbean said on Tuesday that 2025 was shaping up "to be another great year", with a near 23% jump expected in adjusted earnings, as it benefits from record prices and new river cruise itineraries.