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Additionally, we announced a new bedding program that will be rolled out across the Royal Caribbean
International fleet through May 2007. The program, which will make its debut on Freedom of the Seas,
includes a monumental makeover of all 48,000 berths, including new mattresses, frames, sheets, pillows,
bed skirts and duvets.
2005 also was a year of major announcements for Celebrity Cruises. Horizon left the fleet for Island
Cruises, a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
and First Choice Holidays PLC, one of the United Kingdom’s
largest tour operators. But, as one ship leaves the fleet, another
one – or two – joins it.
Illustrating our commitment to the growth of our premium
cruise brand, we ordered the first post-Panamax ships for the
Celebrity Cruises fleet. At 118,000 GRT, 26,000 tons larger
than the brand’s Millennium-class ships, Celebrity Solstice and
Celebrity Equinox each will accommodate 2,850 guests. Both vessels
will allow us to offer larger standard staterooms, a higher per-
centage of verandas, and increased amenities and services. Celebrity Solstice will make her debut in 2008,
while Celebrity Equinox will make her maiden voyage a year later.
Our commitment to ensuring the optimal cruise experience and increasing efficiencies across our fleets
also continues with the refurbishment of existing ships. Royal Caribbean’s lengthened and revitalized
Enchantment of the Seas added 151 additional staterooms, which now generate excellent revenues without
commensurate costs. Her lengthening also gave the ship a dramatic new look and exciting attractions,
including four bungee trampolines and an expanded main pool area. We also announced that Celebrity
Cruises’ Century would undergo a $55 million revitalization this spring. When she emerges from her five-week
drydock in early June, she will sport 314 new verandas, 14 additional suites, 10 new staterooms, more
ConciergeClass staterooms and a new specialty restaurant.
Illustrating our commitment
to the growth of our premium
cruise brand, we ordered the
first post-Panamax ships for
the Celebrity Cruises fleet.
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