Royal Caribbean International reported strong first quarter results, earning $87.4 million verses a net loss of $36.2 million in first quarter of 2009. The fuel hedging program that Royal Caribbean began several years ago, again proved its worth, offsetting the increase in fuel during the quarter. Likewise, the obligatory efforts to reduce costs in all areas continued to show positive contributions to the bottom line. Moody's upgraded Royal Caribbean International's stock rating to Stable from a Negative rating, and cited the improvements in profit and cost containment. In all, it is an excellent start for the line, and reflects the strength in the industry at large. Royal Caribbean is one of several major lines that proved highly resilient to the recession that more and more people are saying is behind us.

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Per Adam Goldstein's Blog, Royal Caribbean International has continued to work on relief efforts in Haiti. According to RCI associate VP John Weis, 15 temporary schools have been opened and maintained. More than 30 potable water tanks have been built. Over 121 truckloads of supplies ranging from food and water to equipment and medicine have been delivered by Royal Caribbean ships. Each ship is said to carry 5 truckloads each. Suggested organizations for donations include Food For the Poor and the Pan American Development Foundation.