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): June 6, 2006

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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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations

Item 1.01  Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

      On June 6, 2006, the compensation committee of the Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. exercised its discretion permitted under the Company’s stock award plan to extend for one year following the conclusion of John D. Chandris’ service as a director of the company, the expiration date for Mr. Chandris’ stock options vested on the date of his conclusion of service.

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

    ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
         
Date: June 12, 2006 By: /s/ Luis E. Leon
 
 
      Name: Luis E. Leon
      Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

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