Voyager of the Seas Arrives in Galveston!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Royal Caribbean and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.

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Voyager of the Seas Arrives in Galveston for its First Winter Season
in Texas
Royal Caribbean Introduces Gulf Coast's Largest and Most Innovative
Cruise Ship

MIAMI, Jan. 14
Everything is bigger in Texas and the next biggest thing in the Lone
Star State is Royal Caribbean International's Voyager of the Seas. The
largest cruise ship ever to be based in the Gulf Coast and to sail
from the Port of Galveston, Voyager will sail seven-night itineraries
visiting the Caribbean, South America and Mexico calling on Cozumel,
Costa Maya and Yucatan, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Montego Bay,
Jamaica; and George Town, Grand Cayman through April 2008.

"Voyager's arrival also marks the first time a Voyager-class ship has
been deployed in Texas," said Alice Norsworthy, senior vice president,
Marketing, Royal Caribbean International. "We are excited to offer
more Texans the opportunity to experience our signature style of
cruising right from their backyard."

At a ceremony held onboard Voyager of the Seas yesterday, special
guests, including local dignitaries, travel agents and media gathered
to celebrate the arrival of the ship which was adorned with gigantic
longhorns, 140 feet long and weighing 600 pounds. Following the
ceremony, Royal Caribbean kicked off a week-long charity auction on
eBay (www.ebay.com/longhorns) with proceeds benefiting the Starlight
Starbright Children's Foundation (www.starlight.org), which helps
seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear
and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
The highest bidder will win the longhorns and a seven-night cruise for
two.

"In 2006, we welcomed 617,000 cruise travelers, making Galveston the
Gulf Coast's most popular cruise port. With the arrival of Voyager of
the Seas, the port will undergo a $3.3 million upgrade to accommodate
a 50 percent increase in Royal Caribbean guests," said Steven M.
Cernak, port director, Port of Galveston. "Hosting the most innovative
ship in the Gulf will have a significant economic impact, adding to
the success of 2006 when we saw $1.1 billion in direct spending,
resulting in 19,341 jobs created and $907 million generated in new
income in the state of Texas as a result of the cruise industry."*

When she debuted in 1999, Voyager of the Seas introduced
cruise-industry innovations such as an ice-skating rink, rock-climbing
wall and the 308-feet- long Royal Promenade, a shopping, dining and
entertainment boulevard. Offering a vacation experience that can be
tailored to suit all energy levels, Voyager also features a basketball
court, miniature golf course, interactive golf simulator, three
swimming pools, six whirlpools, the full-service Voyager Day Spa and a
state-of-the-art fitness center.

In the evenings, guests can enjoy a myriad of activities from
top-rated Broadway-style productions in the theatre to gaming in the
Casino Royale and a variety of dining and entertainment experiences in
16 bars and lounges and seven restaurants, including a 1950s-style
Johnny Rockets Diner and Royal Caribbean's signature specialty
restaurant, Portofino Italian Ristorante.

For the younger set, Voyager of the Seas also offers the line's award-
winning Adventure Ocean children's program. Teens have dedicated
onboard areas such as the Optix teen disco giving them their own space
to meet, build friendships and relax with their peers. They, along
with other cruisers will experience the line's hallmark Gold Anchor
Service, which helps make each guest vacation a unique and
unforgettable experience with friendly and engaging service from the
staff and crew.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships
currently in service and three under construction. The line also
offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada,
Europe, South America and New Zealand through its cruisetour division.
For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel
agent.

* Statistics are according to a study commissioned for Cruise Lines
International Association (CLIA). Port upgrade cost estimate provided
by Port of Galveston.

Thus spake Ray Goldenberg :

>Hi Everyone,
>
>I received this press release from Royal Caribbean and thought it
>would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
>they are available on my web site.
>
>Best regards,
>Ray

>
>
>Voyager of the Seas Arrives in Galveston for its First Winter Season
>in Texas
>Royal Caribbean Introduces Gulf Coast's Largest and Most Innovative
>Cruise Ship
Ray, I toured the ship on the 6th. I wonder why they waited so long
for a "grand opening". I had several people booked on the holiday
cruise.
--
dillon

Always get off the first shot. You may hit him and
you're sure to throw off his aim. -- Lazarus Long