Royal Caribbean to Transfer Majesty of the Seas to Pullmantur

With the addition of , Pullmantur's total guest capacity will increase by more than 20 percent.

''The transfer of will play an important role in Pullmantur's Latin American growth strategy, and helps us become one of the most widely recognized brands in that market,'' said Pullmantur's president and chief executive officer, Jorge Vilches .  "The additional capacity will help us meet the rising demand for Pullmantur's distinctive Latin-style cruise holidays."

was built at Chantiers de L'Atlantique (now STX France) in St. Nazaire, France and sailed its maiden voyage on April 26, 1992 . The 74,077-ton ship carries 2,350 guests (double occupancy) and 912 crew.  Most recently, was sailing year-round three- and four-night cruises from Miami , often visiting Royal Caribbean's private island of CocoCay, Bahamas.  While caters to all types of cruise passengers, she is known for her first-time cruisers, offering newcomers the opportunity to get a feel of the cruising experience.  Following the transition, all three Sovereign class ships - , , and - will be operated by Pullmantur Cruises.

Over the past 40 years, Pullmantur has built a position as the leader in the Spanish cruise market. Since 2006 it has belonged to U.S.based Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Currently, Pullmantur's fleet of five ships has a daily capacity of more than 11,000 passengers. Since 2013, it has promoted a strategic growth plan in the Latin American cruise market, where more than half of its business is located.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France , as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture.  Together, these six brands operate a combined total of 42 ships with an additional seven under construction contracts.  They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 490 destinations on all seven continents.  Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebritycruises.com, www.azamaraclubcruises.com, www.pullmantur.es, www.cdfcroisieresdefrance.com, www.tuicruises.com, or www.rclinvestor.com.