Royal Caribbean International founded.

Industry’s first ship built for warm-weather cruising introduced.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) organized on July 23.

We launch the world’s first “megaship,” Sovereign of the Seas, which boasts a five-deck Centrum with glass elevators, sweeping staircases and fountains in marble pools.

“Save the Waves” formal environmental program established.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) traded on NYSE.

“Ocean Fund” launched, and Environmental Officers placed onboard every ship.

ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 9001 Quality Certifications received.

Environmental Committee of the Board of Directors established (chaired by former U.S. EPA Administrator William K. Reilly).

Began installation of first generation Advanced Wastewater Purification systems, and launched fleet-wide Environmental Ship of the Year competition.

Ocean research partnerships with the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration established.

Celebrity completes launch of four new ships starting with the Celebrity Millennium in three years (now consistently recognized as a top 10 among large ships by Condé Nast Traveler).

World’s largest cruise ship launched (Voyager of the Seas) followed by her four sister ships, unveiling the world’s first ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall and horizontal atrium on a cruise ship.

Installation of smokeless gas turbine engines of eight ships completed.

Galapagos Fund established to support conservation initiatives on the island.

Partnerships with Conservation International and Sustainable Travel International launched.

Chief Environmental Officer, a corporate-officer-level position, established.

Solar panels and “green roof” added to the Celebrity Solstice.

New Sustainable Marine Tour Operators Standard piloted.

Royal Caribbean International wins the Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award, winning the top honors in the Cruise Lines category.

Celebrity Cruises wins the Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award, receiving top honors in the Cruise Lines category.

Exhaust gas scrubbers tested on two Royal Caribbean International ships.

CocoCay, our private destination in the Bahamas, achieved the industry’s — and RCL’s — first Gold Level Eco-Certification for sustainable tourism.

First exhaust gas scrubber installed on Liberty of the Seas is certified to IMO standards.

Labadee, our private destination in Haiti, achieved the industry’s — and RCL’s — second Gold Level Eco-Certification for sustainable tourism.

Quantum of the Seas debuted (first ship to offer simulated skydiving and an observation capsule providing water views from 300 feet).

Anthem of the Seas, part of the Quantum class, features the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, SeaPlex, an activities space that’s a real game changer, bumper cars, a roller rink, circus school and Quatum’s signature attraction, the North Star, an observation capsule providing water views from 300 feet.

Empress of the Seas rejoins the Royal Caribbean International fleet.

Royal Caribbean International launches Symphony of the Seas – its fourth Oasis-Class ship and 25th vessel in the Royal Caribbean International fleet.  She is the first in her class to feature the new Ultimate Family Suite: A two-level, 1,346-square-foot suite filled with awesome thrills. Features include an in-room slide, a private cinema with an 85-inch HD TV, a floor-to-ceiling LEGO wall, a 212-square-foot balcony complete with table tennis and a full-size whirlpool. Complete with a Royal Genie, who caters to every whim, there are many more surprises awaiting guests along the way.