Royal Caribbean International Reveals Semi-Finalists For Liberty Of The Seas’ Godmother Search.

MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2007 - Continuing the cruise line’s ultimate show of appreciation for travel agents, Royal Caribbean International revealed the ten travel agent semi-finalists for the godmother search of Liberty of the Seas this weekend. The deserving semi-finalists were recognized on a pre-inaugural cruise aboard the line’s newly revitalized Majesty of the Seas. Three finalists are to be determined within the next two weeks, after which the general public will be invited to cast their vote online onCruisingPower website for the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship. The godmother will be announced on March 30 at Cruise Lines International Association’s Cruise3Sixty conference.

The semi-finalists for godmother of Liberty of the Seas are:

Marie Brouard
American Express-Centurion Travel
Miramar, FL

Ann Torcivia
Friends Travel, Ltd.
Levittown, NY

Laura Elmore
Global Dream Vacations
Tulsa, OK

Barbara Tyree
Tyree Travel
Bethpage, NY

Carolyn Hadley
AAA Travel
Baton Rouge, LA

Julia Wadsworth
Great Destinations
Muncie, IN

Michelle Jordan
Happy Tours
Decatur, GA

Carole Weishaar
Carefree Travel of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

Donnalea Madeley
Thomas Cook Travel
Thornhill, Ontario

Susan Weissberg
Wylly’s Professional Travel
Coral Gables, FL

“This first-ever search for a ship’s godmother among travel agents helps bring to light all of the achievements of women whose service goes beyond travel planning,” said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, Sales. “It will be an extremely hard decision for our panelists to select three finalists from these deserving ten, who are committed to serving their communities and embody Royal Caribbean’s dedication to the travel industry and our guests around the world.”

An esteemed panel of 19 members of the media, cruise industry executives and Royal Caribbean travel partners reviewed more than 2,500 nominations of exceptional women travel agents. The ten semi-finalists were selected based on their dedication to community service, inspiration, courage and determination. Within the next two weeks, the panelists will be interviewing each semi-finalist to further narrow the search to three outstanding women. The public will then be able to cast their vote for godmother of Liberty of the Seas from March 1 through 15 at CruisingPower website. More information about the godmother search for Liberty of the Seas and each semi-finalist are available on the cruise line’s website.
In the spirit of maritime tradition, the godmother will participate in Liberty’s naming ceremony on May 18, 2007. At 160,000 GRT and holding 3,634 guests double-occupancy, Liberty of the Seas will share the title of largest cruise ship with Freedom of the Seas when she debuts. Among new programs and onboard embellishments yet to be announced, Liberty will include the same popular innovations already found on Freedom, including the FlowRider® surf simulator; the H20 Zone aqua park; cantilevered whirlpools; suspended 112 feet above the ocean; an ice-skating rink; a boxing ring and the 1,215-square-foot Presidential Family Suite, which sleeps up to 14.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 20 ships currently in service and three under construction. The line also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand through its cruisetour division. For additional information or to make reservations, go to the Royal Caribbean website or CruisingPower website or call (800) 327-6700.