Godmother for Freedom of the Seas!

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NBC's 'TODAY' and Royal Caribbean International Announce Godmother for
Freedom of the Seas

Foster Mother, Katherine Louise Calder, to be Godmother of World's
Largest Cruise Ship

NEW YORK, Feb. 21
Katherine Louise Calder, foster mother to over 400 children, has a new
charge as Godmother of Royal Caribbean International's newest ship,
Freedom of the Seas. In a live announcement made during the show's
coverage of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, NBC's
"TODAY" and Royal Caribbean revealed that Calder of Portland, Oregon
received the most votes in the "Today Sets Sail" national Godmother
search. Over 171,000 viewers nation-wide selected one of three
finalists profiled on an earlier airing of "TODAY."

Putting a new twist on a long-standing maritime tradition, the cruise
line sought an extraordinary "everyday" person to serve as the
Godmother, as opposed to the customary choices of celebrities or
dignitaries. Over the last 27 years, Calder has been a foster care
provider for hundreds of special needs children, as well as an
adoption advocate in the Portland area. Calder's long- time dedication
to caring for such an under-served community makes her an ideal
choice.

"Louise has demonstrated exceptional courage, determination,
inspiration and dedication, embodying the woman we were looking for
when we came up with the idea for this contest," said Adam Goldstein,
president for Royal Caribbean International. "We are humbled and
excited in equal measure to be able to bring recognition to someone
who has selflessly given so much to so many."

The cruise line was so moved by the stories of Calder and her co-
finalists, Ieta Kimbrough and Robyn Raphael, that it decided to award
each of their charities with a $25,000 donation. As Godmother, Calder
will participate in a live christening ceremony for Freedom of the
Seas to be aired May 12 on "TODAY." Her status also guarantees her a
free cruise for life on any Royal Caribbean ship once a year with the
guest of her choice.

Calder will preside over the most exciting and innovative ship ever --
Freedom of the Seas will feature the first surfing simulator at sea,
an interactive water park, two cantilevered whirlpools that extend 12
feet out from the sides of the ship and a pool deck with a dedicated
sports pool that transforms into an open-air nightclub each night.

At 160,000 GRT and holding 3,634 guests double-occupancy, Freedom of
the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world when she debuts
in May 2006. The first in Royal Caribbean's new Freedom class, she
will sail seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami calling
in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Montego Bay, Jamaica;
and Royal Caribbean's private destination, Labadee, Hispaniola. For
more information or to make reservations, contact your travel
professional.