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Royal Caribbean launches southern Caribbean itineraries from Panama
Marking the first time that the cruise line has established a homeport at the mouth of the Panama Canal, Royal Caribbean announced 17 sailings from December 2008 through April 2009 aboard Enchantment of the Seas. The seven-night voyages will visit ports-of-call in Colombia and the Dutch Antilles.

Colon is a spectacular Central American city and sailing from Panama not only offers our guests an exciting itinerary, but also allows more travelers more convenient opportunities to enjoy a Royal Caribbean cruise, said Adam Goldstein, president, Royal Caribbean International, at a press conference in Panama yesterday. We are pleased to bring our signature style of cruising to Panama as we extend our brand globally, and we thank the government for their enthusiastic support.

Ports of call on Enchantment`s Southern Caribbean cruises from Colon include Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia; Aruba; Bonaire and Curacao.

Our 2007-08 itineraries from Santo Domingo on Legend of the Seas and from Brazil on Splendour of the Seas have been exceptionally well-received and we are thrilled to further expand our offerings in Latin America with Enchantment`s Southern Caribbean cruises, said Maria Sastre, vice president, international sales and marketing, Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico. Royal Caribbean`s expansion into Panama further demonstrates our continued focus on developing our business in Latin America. Vicky Karantzavelou - Wednesday, August 01, 2007