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OUR BUSINESS
We are the world’s second largest cruise vacation company, with a combined total of 38 ships in service, providing approxi-
mately 79,000 berths, as of December 31, 2008. We own and operate five brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity
Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, Azamara Cruises, and CDF Croisières de France. Additionally, we have a 50 percent investment in
a joint venture with the German-based company TUI A.G. Our joint venture, TUI Cruises, begins sailing its first ship in 2009.
During 2008, our brands carried more than four million guests. Our ships sail itineraries throughout the world, ranging from
two to 24 nights, visiting approximately 425 destinations. We also have six ships under construction, two in Royal Caribbean
International’s Oasis class and four in Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice class.
In addition to our cruises, our company offers unique pre- and post-cruise hotel packages, including fully escorted premium
land-tours in Alaska, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, and South America.
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Oslo Stock Exchange under the symbol RCL. Our head-
quarters are located in Miami, Florida, U.S.A., and we have approximately 49,000 employees globally. Our investor website
is www.rclinvestor.com.
NEW BUILD PROGRAM
Royal Caribbean International
EXPECTED TO APPROXIMATE
SHIP ENTER SERVICE BERTHS
OASIS-CLASS
Oasis of the Seas 4th Quarter 2009 5,400
Allure of the Seas 4th Quarter 2010 5,400
Celebrity Cruises
EXPECTED TO APPROXIMATE
SHIP ENTER SERVICE BERTHS
SOLSTICE-CLASS
Celebrity Equinox 3rd Quarter 2009 2,850
Celebrity Eclipse 3rd Quarter 2010 2,850
Unnamed
3rd Quarter 2011 2,850
Unnamed 4th Quarter 2012 2,850