Looking ahead to 2017, the company said its booked position was better than the same time last year on both volume and rate.
Net yields were up 2.9% on a constant currency basis (up 0.4% as reported) driven mainly by strong demand for North American itineraries).
US net income was $693.3 million or $3.21 per share, versus $228.8 million, or $1.03 per share in 2015.
In its full-year forecast the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises parent company said net yields were expected to be up 4% or better on a constant currency basis.
