UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2006
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) | |
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Republic of Liberia | |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | |
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1-11884 |
98-0081645 |
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1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida |
33132 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 305-539-6000 | |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) | |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Freedom of the Seas departed Miami on December 12, two days later than scheduled, after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that the ship undergo enhanced cleaning. The ship is now sailing a modified five-night itinerary and will resume its normally scheduled seven-night itineraries on December 17. More than 90 percent of the guests originally booked on the sailing departed with the ship. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. expects that the delay will have a negative impact on earnings of approximately $.03 per share.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | ||
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December 14, 2006 |
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/s/ Brian J. Rice | |
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Name: |
Brian J. Rice |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |