Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is trading at $256.10, which is -29.8% below its all-time high of $364.72. The Drawdown Severity Score is 5.5, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, RCL has experienced 165 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.3%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM EDT
RCL
StockRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Price
$256.10
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $364.72
Strong
Current Drawdown
-29.8%
Days in Drawdown
214
Avg Max Drawdown
6.3%
Avg Length
70
Drawdown Severity Score™
5.5
RCL - Price & High Water Mark
RCL - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $256.10, which represents a 29.8% decline from its all-time high of $364.72. This drawdown has persisted for 214 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.3% in depth, with an average duration of 70 days. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has gone through 165 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the last 14 years was 83.3%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1520 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently stands at 5.47. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 165 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-20 | Ongoing | 214 days | -29.8% | $364.72 | $256.10 | — |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-08-26 | 34 days | -14.6% | $351.76 | $300.52 | $352.66 |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-23 | 3 days | -1.0% | $349.03 | $345.41 | $351.76 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-17 | 3 days | -0.8% | $340.98 | $338.19 | $347.44 |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-14 | 4 days | -0.8% | $340.32 | $337.47 | $340.98 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-10 | 4 days | -1.7% | $333.46 | $327.84 | $340.32 |
| 2025-06-09 | 2025-06-24 | 16 days | -6.6% | $275.49 | $257.29 | $279.61 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-06-06 | 126 days | -35.0% | $272.23 | $176.89 | $275.49 |
| 2024-12-09 | 2025-01-28 | 51 days | -12.5% | $255.09 | $223.23 | $262.78 |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-04 | 2 days | -0.2% | $243.55 | $243.04 | $246.84 |
| 2024-11-27 | 2024-12-02 | 6 days | -1.2% | $241.66 | $238.81 | $243.55 |
| 2024-11-25 | 2024-11-26 | 2 days | -0.5% | $238.69 | $237.60 | $241.66 |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-21 | 9 days | -2.5% | $234.66 | $228.80 | $234.81 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-11 | 5 days | -2.7% | $224.01 | $217.96 | $232.09 |
| 2024-10-30 | 2024-11-05 | 7 days | -3.8% | $207.66 | $199.71 | $208.32 |
| 2024-10-23 | 2024-10-28 | 6 days | -1.2% | $200.99 | $198.58 | $201.16 |
| 2024-10-16 | 2024-10-22 | 7 days | -1.2% | $200.07 | $197.59 | $200.99 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-08 | 12 days | -5.3% | $180.69 | $171.15 | $181.26 |
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-26 | 2 days | -1.2% | $177.54 | $175.35 | $180.69 |
| 2024-07-17 | 2024-09-20 | 66 days | -19.3% | $169.69 | $136.92 | $172.03 |
| 2024-07-10 | 2024-07-11 | 2 days | -0.3% | $160.86 | $160.42 | $160.91 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-09 | 13 days | -3.7% | $159.15 | $153.22 | $160.86 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-25 | 13 days | -5.7% | $155.29 | $146.43 | $158.49 |
| 2024-06-06 | 2024-06-12 | 7 days | -2.0% | $154.15 | $151.06 | $155.29 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-03 | 13 days | -2.9% | $148.65 | $144.27 | $148.87 |
| 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-20 | 21 days | -4.2% | $141.36 | $135.47 | $145.64 |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-26 | 25 days | -9.9% | $138.60 | $124.84 | $138.63 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-01 | 5 days | -0.5% | $137.78 | $137.08 | $138.60 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2024-03-20 | 1520 days | -83.3% | $131.86 | $22.02 | $133.64 |
| 2020-01-03 | 2020-01-17 | 15 days | -3.1% | $131.47 | $127.36 | $131.86 |
| 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-02 | 7 days | -0.6% | $131.00 | $130.18 | $131.47 |
| 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-26 | 3 days | -0.3% | $130.25 | $129.82 | $131.00 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2019-12-20 | 691 days | -32.2% | $125.69 | $85.24 | $127.99 |
| 2018-01-25 | 2018-01-26 | 2 days | -0.4% | $123.39 | $122.85 | $125.69 |
| 2018-01-18 | 2018-01-24 | 7 days | -2.3% | $121.25 | $118.47 | $123.39 |
| 2017-11-08 | 2018-01-17 | 71 days | -7.3% | $119.77 | $111.07 | $121.25 |
| 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-07 | 23 days | -5.5% | $118.41 | $111.87 | $119.77 |
| 2017-10-12 | 2017-10-13 | 2 days | -0.0% | $115.86 | $115.85 | $118.41 |
| 2017-09-01 | 2017-10-09 | 39 days | -8.0% | $114.75 | $105.54 | $115.41 |
| 2017-08-16 | 2017-08-31 | 16 days | -2.4% | $112.22 | $109.54 | $114.75 |
| 2017-08-10 | 2017-08-15 | 6 days | -2.7% | $111.09 | $108.07 | $112.22 |
| 2017-08-04 | 2017-08-09 | 6 days | -1.8% | $110.56 | $108.57 | $111.09 |
| 2017-07-25 | 2017-08-01 | 8 days | -2.3% | $106.71 | $104.25 | $107.75 |
| 2017-07-21 | 2017-07-24 | 4 days | -0.3% | $106.27 | $105.94 | $106.71 |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-07-20 | 29 days | -4.7% | $105.02 | $100.10 | $106.27 |
| 2017-06-05 | 2017-06-21 | 17 days | -3.1% | $104.53 | $101.25 | $105.02 |
| 2017-05-30 | 2017-06-01 | 3 days | -0.6% | $101.97 | $101.37 | $103.95 |
| 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-25 | 16 days | -4.8% | $99.89 | $95.15 | $101.21 |
| 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-09 | 2 days | -0.6% | $99.71 | $99.11 | $99.89 |
| 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-05 | 4 days | -0.5% | $99.52 | $99.07 | $99.71 |
| 2017-03-29 | 2017-04-26 | 29 days | -5.9% | $92.09 | $86.62 | $92.23 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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RCL Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$256.10
High-water mark
$364.72
Current drawdown
-29.8%
Days in drawdown
214
This RCL page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. drawdowns.
What History Says About RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has dropped 10%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 415 days with an average max drop of -32.8%.
The current drawdown of -29.8% has lasted 214 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Mar 2024 | -83.3% | 1520 days |
| Jan 2025 to Jun 2025 | -35.0% | 126 days |
| Jan 2018 to Dec 2019 | -32.2% | 691 days |
| Jul 2024 to Sep 2024 | -19.3% | 66 days |
| Jul 2025 to Aug 2025 | -14.6% | 34 days |
| Dec 2024 to Jan 2025 | -12.5% | 51 days |
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