FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February, 2003
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132
(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
Yes No x
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[If "Yes" is marked indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____.]
Contact: Lynn Martenstein (305) 539-6573
Michael Sheehan (305) 539-6572
For Immediate Release
CELEBRITY CRUISES CANCELS ADDITIONAL INFINITY SAILING
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MIAMI -- February 4, 2003 - Bearing units in Infinity's propulsion system
will require more extensive repairs than originally expected, Celebrity Cruises
announced today, following a thorough examination of the ship's propulsion
equipment. These repairs will take longer than estimated earlier, and,
unfortunately, will result in one additional sailing--on Feb. 23--being
cancelled. Infinity is expected to resume service March 9.
The company cancelled two sailings on Infinity last week-a Feb. 2 sailing
from Ensenada, Mexico, to Hawaii and a return trip Feb. 13-to make needed
repairs. It also shortened a Jan.19 cruise. The ship is in transit today,
traveling to a dry-dock facility in Newport News, Va.
Guests holding a booking on the cancelled sailing will receive a full
refund for their cruise, plus a voucher for a 50-percent discount on any
Celebrity cruise of 14 nights or less, departing on or before April 1, 2004,
excluding Europe, Christmas and New Year's sailings. Travel agents will receive
their full commission, plus a $50 rebooking fee per cabin when their clients
reschedule their trip.
A special Help Desk has been set up to assist travel agents or guests with
rebooking, air transportation and other issues. The toll-free number is
1-888-701-7192.
The total financial impact of Infinity's being out of service is expected
to have a negative impact on the earnings of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. of
$.05 per share.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that
operates Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, with a combined
total of 25 ships in service and three under construction or on firm order. The
company also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe
through its cruise-tour division. Additional information can be found on
www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebrity.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
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(Registrant)
Date: February 4, 2003 By: /s/ BONNIE S. BIUMI
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Bonnie S. Biumi
Acting Chief Financial Officer