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): May 30, 2013 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 |
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(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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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 30, 2013, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. issued a press release announcing that it has executed a contract with Meyer Werft shipyard to construct a third Quantum-class vessel. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated May 30, 2013.
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: | May 30, 2013 | By: | /s/ Bradley H. Stein |
| | | | Name: | Bradley H. Stein |
| | | | Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
