Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

	(In thousands, except per share data)
	First Quarter				Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter
	2019		2018		2019		2018		2019		2018		2019		2018
Total revenues(1)	$	2,439,767	$	2,027,756	$	2,806,631	$	2,337,605	$	3,186,850	$	2,796,187	$	2,517,413	$	2,332,301
Operating income	$	318,831	$	274,146	$	573,653	$	456,895	$	890,792	$	799,733	$	299,425	$	364,027
Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.	$	249,681	$	218,653	$	472,830	$	466,295	$	883,240	$	810,391	$	273,136	$	315,703
Earnings per share
Basic	$	1.19	$	1.03	$	2.26	$	2.20	$	4.21	$	3.88	$	1.31	$	1.51
Diluted	$	1.19	$	1.02	$	2.25	$	2.19	$	4.20	$	3.86	$	1.30	$	1.50
Dividends declared per share	$	0.70	$	0.60	$	0.70	$	0.60	$	0.78	$	0.70	$	0.78	$	0.70

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(1)Our revenues are seasonal based on the demand for cruises. Demand is strongest for cruises during the Northern Hemisphere's summer months and holidays.