Jewel of the Seas Named In Southampton!

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
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
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Royal Caribbean International's Jewel of the Seas Named In Southampton

Line's Newest Ship Will Take Guests to Explore Northern Europe, Canada
and the Caribbean

MIAMI, May 7, 2004
Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Jewel of the Seas, will
be named today in Southampton, England, by godmother Kathy Mellor, the
2004 National Teacher of the Year. Jewel of the Seas will sail a
special seven-night Western Europe cruise before beginning her regular
itineraries.

In her first year of service, Jewel of the Seas will take guests on
adventures in three very different regions of the world. She sails
12-night Scandinavia/Russia and British Isles/Norwegian Fjords
itineraries from Harwich, England, until Sept. 1, when she crosses the
Atlantic Ocean to Boston to offer seven and 10-night Canada/New
England cruises. In November, she repositions to Ft. Lauderdale to
cruise six-night Western Caribbean and eight- night Eastern Caribbean
itineraries.

"Royal Caribbean guests are explorers. They want to experience the
people, landscape, history and culture of different countries, which
is why we are so pleased to have the National Teacher of the Year
serve as godmother for Jewel of the Seas," said Adam Goldstein,
executive vice president, Brand Operations, for Royal Caribbean
International. "Teachers are instrumental in developing our desire to
learn and explore the world around us. They inspire us from childhood
to open our minds to new ideas and experiences."

Guests on Jewel of the Seas will have plenty to explore onboard. Jewel
features 12 decks packed with dining, entertainment and fitness
options, including six restaurants; 10 bars and lounges; the ShipShape
Fitness Center and Day Spa; and a sports deck with a basketball court,
a nine-hole miniature golf course, a golf simulator and the line's
signature rock-climbing wall.

Adventures Ashore

Royal Caribbean also makes it easy for guests to explore ashore. The
Explorations! shore excursions program offers cruisers a chance to
immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and even tastes of each
country visited with a wide range of activities to meet any interest
or ability level.

Guests on Scandinavia/Russia cruises can take in an exclusive ballet
performance in St. Petersburg, Russia; cycle the Finnish countryside
outside of Helsinki; or wander through some of Denmark's grandest
castles. The British Isles/Norwegian Fjords itineraries offer a chance
to learn the art of cheese making in Edam, Netherlands; kayak Norway's
majestic fjords; or sit back and savor a pint during a tour of
Scotland's pubs.

Jewel of the Seas' Canada/New England guests will discover the local
history is even richer than the colors of the fall foliage. They can
explore St. John, New Brunswick, by horse-drawn trolley; feast at a
traditional lobster boil in Halifax, Nova Scotia; or stroll the
streets of Quebec's Historic District, which was declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1985. Caribbean excursions offer
up-close-and-personal encounters with animals guests won't typically
find at home, such as swimming with the dolphins in the Bahamas,
snorkeling with stingrays in Grand Cayman, or spotting tree-dwelling
iguanas in Puerto Rico's El Yunque Rainforest.

The complete lineup of Royal Caribbean's Explorations! shore
excursions is available at www.royalcaribbean.com, where guests can
browse photos and descriptions of the packages and even book online,
long before they head for the port.

Encouraging Young Cruisers to Explore

Royal Caribbean's younger guests also will return home with plenty of
new experiences to share, thanks to the Adventure Ocean Youth Program.
Designed to combine learning with fun, Adventure Ocean offers
age-appropriate "edu- tainment" activities, including some
specifically designed to teach them about the regions they visit on
vacation.

Adventure Art by Crayola(R) offers children the opportunity to
exercise their creativity with crafts such as cultural masks and
pottery, while learning about the art, history and culture of the
countries on their cruise itinerary. The projects vary according to
cruise destination, sharing information on the history, traditions,
aquatic habitats and animals indigenous to the region.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand currently with
19 ships in service and one more under construction. The company also
offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe. For
additional information about the cruise line, please contact your
travel professional.

The National Teacher of the Year Program is a project of the Council
of Chief State School Officers and is sponsored by Scholastic, Inc.

hi all,

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
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

just as a follow up to this, if your interested in the latest Radiance
Class from Royal Caribbean - i managed to get some pretty good snaps
from a smaller boat when she arrived at 6am and then got onboard for
some more snaps, these can all be seen he

http://www.southamptonships.com/?fus...d=3&event_id=2

cheers,

Luke