YEAR 2007

Rhapsody on an
exotic trail in Asia

September 24, 2006 - Royal Caribbean returns to Asia in December 2007 with the Vision-class ship, Rhapsody of the Seas.

Featuring the line's signature rock-climbing wall and indoor glass walls providing exotic views of Asian landscapes, Rhapsody will offer a series of cruises out of Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, visiting exotic ports of call in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, andTaiwan.

Says RCI president Adam Goldstein: "We have had the pleasure of hosting thousands of satisfied Asian guests onboard our vessels over the past several years and intend to bring to Asia all of the elements and the characteristics of our style of cruising that have made our brand globally recognized as an award-winning vacation experience."

First sailing will be on December 10 from Singapore with sailingsto Malaysia and Thailand. The ship's Asia tour continues on from Hong Kong, where she will arrive in time for the Chinese New Year, offering a series of itinerariesto Taiwan, Japan, and Sanya, Hainan Island. Then moving to Shanghai, China, Rhapsody will call at ports in Japan and Korea.

Rhapsody of the Seas, at 78,491 tons and with a total guest capacity of 2,435, will be one of the largest cruise ships to homeport in Asia.

In addition to the rock-climbing wall, she features the awe-inspiring Centrum, an open atrium with a shopping arcade; an outdoor pool; six whirlpools; an indoor/outdoor pool in a Solarium with a retractable roof; themed bars and lounges; the Adventure Ocean Youth program; the Shipshape Day Spa and Fitness Centre; the Casino Royale; multi-level dining rooms with floor to ceiling windows; and Windjammer Cafe. The ship also has one main conference centre with four smaller meeting rooms.