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UNITED STATES
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): December 27, 2012
 
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
   
Republic of Liberia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
1-11884
98-0081645
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida
33132
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
   
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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Item 8.01    Other Events.
 
On December 27, 2012, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. issued a press release announcing that it has executed a contract with STX France to construct a third Oasis-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 December 27, 2012.




 
 
 


 
 
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.
         
Date:
 December 27, 2012
By:
/s/ Bradley H. Stein
     
Name:
Bradley H. Stein
     
Title:
Senior Vice President and General Counsel