DUBAI, October 13, 2008 - Royal Caribbean International today announced its entry into Dubai in the United Arab Emirates with the deployment of Brilliance of the Seas in 2010. From January to April 2010, the cruise line will offer its signature style of cruising for active vacationers to an international mix of guests, on seven-night sailings from this increasingly popular destination. Itineraries for the new cruises from Dubai will be announced in the coming weeks.

"Dubai is a dynamic and thriving city that shows great growth potential. Building on our reputation for introducing revolutionary cruise experiences, we are excited to provide a different cruise vacation than traditionally offered in this region," said Michael Bayley, senior vice president, international, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Royal Caribbean continues to attract vacationers globally and we are thrilled to offer new and exciting choices for our guests - combining our distinct onboard amenities with compelling itineraries including the Arabian Gulf's most popular destinations."

During a visit to Dubai this week, Rama Rebbapragada, regional vice president, international sales and marketing, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. added, "We continue to win devotees from throughout the Middle East and are pleased to have exceeded our 2008 sales target for the region, achieving significant growth over last year."

Brilliance of the Seas has a sleek profile and features vast expanses of open space, mirrored surfaces and glass paneling - nearly three acres of exterior glass. The open Centrum with ten-deck high windows and ocean-facing glass elevators offers guests breathtaking vistas of the passing landscape and sea. Among the ship's unique features is a pair of ultra-high-tech, self-leveling pool tables in the Bombay Billiards Club.

For Royal Caribbean's typically active guests, recreational amenities include a rock-climbing wall, jogging track, basketball and volleyball court, golf simulator and nine-hole miniature golf course, and a large gym with treadmills facing the sea.

Five dining venues allow guests to enjoy a variety of choices, from Chops Grille steakhouse to Portofino Italian restaurant, Minstrel main dining room, or the casual Windjammer Café and Seaview Café. Freshly-brewed coffee, cappuccino or pastries can be found in Latté-tudes coffee bar.

Continuing its legacy of creating revolutionary vacation experiences, Royal Caribbean is set to take cruising to the next level with its latest project that has already received widespread international attention. Due to launch in November 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, the ship will span 16 decks, carry up to 5,400 guests, and feature 2,700 staterooms, as well as seven unique neighborhoods that provide vacationers with a multitude of experiences and environments to suit their moods. The six announced neighborhoods include Central Park, a lush, expansive, open-sky space, lined with restaurants and boutiques, accented by grass, trees and seasonal flora; Boardwalk, a breathtaking seaside-inspired entertainment environment for families, featuring the AquaTheater, the first amphitheater and deepest freshwater pool at sea; and an enhanced Royal Promenade, twice as wide as those on the Freedom- and Voyager-class ships and with a new mezzanine level overlooking the boulevard of restaurants, bars and lounges, and shops.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and two under construction. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call Cruise Vacation World at 1-888-828-7327.

LOS ANGELES, October 6, 2008 - A journey to mystical, magical Tibet and a visit to meet the rare and nearly extinct Giant Pandas highlights Crystal Cruises' five-night pre- and post-cruise land program, available with spring 2009 China and Japan itineraries.

The exclusive land tour will enable Crystal guests to experience the beauty and majesty of Tibet, known as the "Roof of the World" with an elevation of 16,000 feet, and its famed monasteries and palaces that for centuries were closed to outsiders. In China's Sichuan province, travelers will visit the Giant Pandas at the Chengdu Breeding and Research Center and learn about what the institution is doing to preserve the endangered species.

The land programs are offered in conjunction with Crystal's spring itineraries between Hong Kong and Beijing aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony. The March 27 itinerary sails between Hong Kong, calling at Kobe and Hiroshima, Japan; Shanghai, Dalian and Beijing, China. The April 5 sailing, from Beijing to Hong Kong, visits Beijing, Dalian and Shanghai and Osaka, Japan. Both itineraries also include a comprehensive, inclusive three-night pre- or post-cruise land program in Beijing.

"Bridging the best of land and sea, the China and Tibet extended land program offers excursions to regions of the world that few travelers will ever have the chance to see," said John Stoll, director, land programs. "A Crystal vacation isn't confined to the port cities and surrounding areas. With great attention to detail and Crystal care, we transport guests thousands of miles inland to expand their experience."

The Tibet / China land program is $4,299 per person, double, including first-class air transportation. Cruise fares start at $5,995 per person, double.

The Crystal Difference

Crystal Cruises enjoys a reputation for excellence, grounded in over a decade of prestigious accolades. Crystal has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.

For additional information and Crystal reservations, please contact a cruise consultant at Cruise Vacation World at 1-888-828-SEAS (7327) .