SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2011 ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
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| Republic of Liberia |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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| 1-11884 | 98-0081645 |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida | 33132 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 305-539-6000 |
Not Applicable |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| | o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| | o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 24, 2011, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. issued a press release regarding the termination of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Cruise Associates and A. Wilhelmsen AS. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated August 24, 2011.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | | ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. |
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| Date: | August 24, 2011 | By: | /s/ Bradley H. Stein |
| | | | Name: | Bradley H. Stein |
| | | | Title: | Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
