Royal Caribbean Cruises is looking at 2016 with greater optimism following a strong result for last year.

The US cruiseship owner posted adjusted net income of $1.07bn, which exceeded the company’s own guidance.

It compared with adjusted profit of $755.7m in 2014.

Richard Fain, chairman of Royal Caribbean, said: “Our core brands are firing on all cylinders, our new ships are performing exceptionally well and our costs are well controlled.

“These