SPLENDOUR OF THE SEAS ENTERS NAVANTIA SHIP YARD FOR FIVE WEEK REVITALISATION

London, 27 October 2011 – Royal Caribbean International’s Splendour of the Seas enters the Navantia ship yard in Cadiz (Spain) to begin a five-week long, $35 million dry dock to receive an array of new features.

Splendour of the Seas  new features will include the dining venues Chops Grille, Izumi, the Boardwalk Dog House, Chef’s Table and the Park Café; the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery; a Diamond lounge for Crown and Anchor loyalty guests; a Concierge Lounge for suite guests and upgraded technology throughout. In addition, the ship will receive 124 new balconies and a host of new stateroom amenities including flat screen televisions. Other features being added include ship-wide WIFI, a digital way-finding system, electronic mustering and an outdoor cinema screen. Other enhancements to Splendour of the Seas will be announced in the coming weeks.    

Upon completion of the refurbishments on 25 November 2011, Splendour of the Seas will sail transatlantic from Lisbon (Portugal) to its seasonal homeport of Sao Paulo (Santos, Brazil). From there the ship will offer a variety of South American itineraries throughout the summer season in Brazil.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 innovative ships, calling on more than 270 destinations in 72 countries across six continents. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.co.uk or call 0844 493 2061. Travel professionals should visit www.cruisingpower.co.uk.

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Royal Caribbean International is part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a global cruise vacation company that also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur, CDF Croisieres de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture with TUI AG.  The company owns a combined total of 40 ships and has one under construction and one under agreement.