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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On August 26, 2020, the Company posted the following notice on its press center website (https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/):
“The health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit is our top priority. In alignment with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recent decision to extend the voluntary suspension of global cruise operations for all members, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises will be suspending all sailings departing from Australia and New Zealand on or before October 31, 2020.
We will be reaching out to our guests and travel partners to share further details and address any questions or concerns they may have.”
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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: | August 31, 2020 | By: | /s/ Bradley H. Stein |
| Name: | Bradley H. Stein | ||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |||