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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP FIRST CRUISE COMPANY IN US TO SAIL USING RENEWABLE DIESEL FUEL

Group partners with World Fuel Services for first bunkering of lower carbon fuel, a vital step in its Destination Net Zero decarbonization strategy

LOS ANGELES, OCT. 28, 2022 — Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) became the first major cruise line operator to sail a cruise ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel needs when Navigator of the Seas set sail from the Port of Los Angeles. Part of the Group’s award-winning cruise line, Royal Caribbean International, the use of renewable fuel will reduce the ship’s carbon emissions.

This key step in the Group’s pursuit of alternative fuels comes less than a year after the unveiling of Destination Net Zero, Royal Caribbean Group’s comprehensive decarbonization strategy.

“We are committed to investing in technologies and innovations that will help us reduce emissions and fulfill our purpose to deliver great vacations responsibly,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Vice President, Shared Services Operations. “As we celebrate this milestone, we continue to set our sights on other leading alternative solutions to meet our net zero goals.”

The renewable fuel being used by Navigator of the Seas contains less carbon than traditional marine fuels. While this fuel is produced from renewable raw materials, the production process for this fuel makes it molecularly identical to traditional marine gas oil — creating a “drop in” fuel that can be safely used with the ship’s existing engines.

The cruise company plans to continue using lower carbon fuel to meet part of the Los Angeles-based ship’s fuel needs as it evaluates the feasibility for long-term use, with ambitions to expand its usage to other ships across the fleet. This follows a similar trial by the Group’s joint venture partner, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, which is exploring a different process for developing a sustainable biofuel.

For the trial, Royal Caribbean Group has partnered with World Fuel Services to supply the renewable fuel to Navigator of the Seas. The Jankovich Company will deliver the fuel on behalf of World Fuel Services to the ship while at the Port of Los Angeles. Once fueled, Navigator of the Seas will set sail to Mexico.

“We are extremely proud to be a part of Royal Caribbean Group’s journey toward making the cruise industry more sustainable by leveraging our renewable fuel distribution capabilities and technical expertise to facilitate the use of renewable fuel in a marine application,” said Michael J. Kasbar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, World Fuel Services Corporation.

In addition to testing the use of biofuel aboard Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Group is set to debut the cruise industry's first hybrid-powered ship in summer 2023, as part of Silversea Cruises newest class of ships, the Nova class. The Group is also working to reduce emissions while at port by investing in shore power on its ships and collaborating with key cruise ports for its use. For example, in 2021, Royal Caribbean Group signed an agreement to bring shore power to PortMiami, which will enable ships to use electricity at port instead of burning fuel. The company also is introducing a new zero-energy cruise terminal in the Port of Galveston, Texas, that builds on its sustainable design efforts and will be a LEED-Gold certified facility.

To learn more about Royal Caribbean Group’s sustainability efforts, visit https://sustainability.rclcorporate.com/.

Media Contacts:
Janet Diaz
jdiaz@rccl.com

Lyan Sierra-Caro
lsierracaro@rccl.com

 

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About Royal Caribbean Group:
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award-winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 10 ships on order as of June 30, 2022. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

 

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October 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise operator to sail a ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel needs. Navigator of the Seas, part of the Group’s Royal Caribbean International cruise line, set sail from the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 28.
October 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise operator to sail a ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel needs. Navigator of the Seas, part of the Group’s Royal Caribbean International cruise line, set sail from the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 28.
October 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise operator to sail a ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel needs. Navigator of the Seas, part of the Group’s Royal Caribbean International cruise line, set sail from the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 28.
October 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise operator to sail a ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel needs. Navigator of the Seas, part of the Group’s Royal Caribbean International cruise line, set sail from the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 28.
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The amplified Navigator of the Seas offers something for every traveler. The ship’s next-level experiences range from adrenaline-inducing adventures to an array of amenities, dining and nightlife, including The Blaster aqua coaster, the longest waterslide at sea; a resort-style Caribbean pool deck; the signature three-level bar The Lime & Coconut; and the first standalone blow-dry bar at sea – To Dry For.
The amplified Navigator of the Seas offers something for every traveler. The ship’s next-level experiences range from adrenaline-inducing adventures to an array of amenities, dining and nightlife, including The Blaster aqua coaster, the longest waterslide at sea; a resort-style Caribbean pool deck; the signature three-level bar The Lime & Coconut; and the first standalone blow-dry bar at sea – To Dry For.
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