FORM 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
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PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June, 2003
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
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1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132
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(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
Yes No x
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______.]
Contact: Lynn Martenstein (305) 539-6570
Michael Sheehan (305) 539-6572
For Immediate Release
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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MIAMI -- June 17, 2003 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today named senior
executive Luis E. Leon as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. Leon will assume broad-reaching responsibilities to formulate and
manage financial and investment strategy, policies and plans. Leon will report
directly to Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO.
Leon has a unique background with over two decades of financial and
investor relations experience where he has focused on achieving efficiencies
that impact the bottom line. Most recently, Leon has been Chief Financial
Officer for Graphic Packaging International Corporation, a position that
involved significant cost management initiatives and other transactions
including a stock swap merger and acquisition.
"We are delighted to have a senior executive of Luis' stature and
experience join Royal Caribbean's already strong financial team," Fain said.
"Luis has a proven track record of success, and has particularly strong
experience in cost control and corporate governance."
"I am pleased and excited about joining Royal Caribbean," Leon said. "From
my perspective, Royal Caribbean is a special company, in an exciting and
rewarding industry."
Bonnie Biumi, an experienced Royal Caribbean finance executive who has held
the position of interim CFO, will continue in the position of Senior Vice
President and Treasurer, and will report directly to Leon.
"Bonnie has done an outstanding job while in her interim CFO role," Fain
said. "It has been one of the most challenging years in the industry's history,
and I can't say enough good things about the job she has done while also
continuing to perform all of her other responsibilities."
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are operated by global
cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The company has a combined total of
25 ships in service and three under construction. It also offers unique
land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe through its cruise-tour
division. Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com,
www.celebritycruises.com and www.rclinvestor.com.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
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(Registrant)
Date: June 17, 2003 By: /s/ BONNIE S. BIUMI
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Bonnie S. Biumi
Acting Chief Financial Officer