Welcome to Royal Caribbean International, the cruise line that delivers the "Wow!" and the one that put a surfing simulator, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks and other innovative amenities on cruise ships. Whether you've sailed with us before or have just seen our ads, you may have the sense that we're not your average cruise line.

With more than 170 destinations worldwide and an amazing array of exciting shore excursions and cruisetour options, we're reaching out to vacationers eager to try something new - whether it's glacier-trekking in Alaska, cave-tubing in Belize, biking through the vineyards of Dubrovnik, Croatia or experiencing the wonders of China.

  As the "Get Out There" cruise vacation alternative, Royal Caribbean ships offer itineraries, activities and amenities designed to appeal to every taste, energy level and age group giving our guests the opportunity to create their own adventure. Our guests seem to agree with our philosophy: Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor guest loyalty program recently enrolled its four millionth guest.

  In May 2007, we were proud to welcome the newest addition to our fleet, Liberty of the Seas, sister ship to the popular Freedom of the Seas. As the world's largest and most innovative ships, Liberty and Freedom feature signature-class amenities such as the FlowRider surfing simulator, a 14-person family suite and cantilevered whirlpools suspended 112 feet above the sea. Liberty of the Seas will be followed by a sister ship, Independence of the Seas, in May 2008.

  Our ships, destinations and onboard amenities aren't the only reasons why Royal Caribbean is a great cruise line. We're a great company because of our people, who deliver friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service to our guests and travel partners every day. Not only that, but wherever we go, whatever we do, we take our values with us. We know that our acceptance in the communities we call home and the ports we visit depends on our living up to high standards of corporate citizenship. For that reason, Royal Caribbean invests in community organizations and initiatives to enhance the quality of life in communities all over the world. 

  Second only to our people is our commitment to the environment. Royal Caribbean International has implemented stringent environmental practices and procedures that help preserve the world's oceans. Our company created the Ocean Fund, which supports marine conservation organizations in their efforts to preserve the ecosystems of the world's oceans. Since the fund began in 1996, we've awarded almost $10 million to 52 organizations involved in marine conservation research, education and innovative technologies. 

  Thank you for visiting our web site to learn more about Royal Caribbean International. We hope to see you onboard one of our ships soon.