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Our Business
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world's second-largest cruise company operating 28 cruise ships
with approximately 59,450 berths. We operate two brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity
Cruises, in the cruise vacation industry.
Royal Caribbean International is an established brand servicing the contemporary and premium segments
of the cruise vacation industry with 19 cruise ships. Hallmarks of the brand include friendly and engaging
service, state-of-the-art cruise ships, family programs, entertainment, health and fitness, and energizing
onboard and shoreside activities designed for passengers of all ages.
Celebrity Cruises primarily serves the premium segment of the cruise vacation industry with nine cruise
ships. Celebrity Cruises provides a high-quality cruise vacation by offering award-winning cuisine, personal
service with a high staff-to-passenger ratio and spacious accommodations.
Our cruise ships operate on a selection of worldwide itineraries that call on approximately 200 destinations.
In conjunction with our cruise vacations, we offer pre- and post- cruisetours, including fully escorted
premium land packages. Combined, our brands carried more than 3 million passengers in 2005. We have
six ships on order for an additional capacity of approximately 22,050 berths, with scheduled deliveries
from 2006 through 2009.
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Oslo Stock Exchange under the
symbol RCL. Our headquarters are located in Miami, Florida, U.S.A., and we have more than 38,000
employees worldwide.