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MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Silversea Cruises' 'Project Evolution' to be First Cruise Ship to Use Fuel

Cells to Provide 100% of Power While at Port

The cruise industry's first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as

part of Royal Caribbean Group's (NYSE: RCL) ultra-luxury brand Silversea

Cruises. The new class of ships, known as 'Project Evolution,' will operate

using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system, battery technology

and dual fuel engines using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the main fuel. This

hybrid solution, using fuel cell technology, allows the ship to be free of

local emissions while at port -- another industry first.

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"Silversea's newest ship class is a significant leap forward in our commitment

to sustainable ship design and our journey to reduce our environmental

footprint," said Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "We

first announced our fuel cell ambitions several years ago. Through dedication

and perseverance, we are now proud to introduce the first ship with large-scale

fuel cell technology capable of achieving emission-free port operations."

"Incorporating fuel cells into our ships now is one example of how Royal

Caribbean Group is preparing to use new technologies as we move to a

non-carbon-based future," Fain continued. "This pioneering approach builds on

our spirit of innovation."

The new hybrid technology not only helps in port, but also allows Project

Evolution to achieve a 40% overall reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions

per double occupancy when compared to the brand's previous class of ships. The

ship class is also projected to achieve an Energy Efficiency Design Index

(EEDI) rating approximately 25% better than applicable International Maritime

Organization (IMO) requirements.

"Being at the forefront of sustainable shipping design and innovation is a

testament to our team's drive for continuous improvement," said Roberto

Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises. "These advancements support

our desire to showcase the world to our guests and to do so in a mindful and

environmentally responsible way."

Royal Caribbean Group is already known for a robust portfolio of technologies

enhancing energy efficiency, waste treatment, and water management. This steady

progress remains rooted in the company's mantra of continuous improvement. It

will drive The Group's future as alternative, non-carbon-based solutions become

available to support its overall decarbonization journey.

Project Evolution's full suite of initiatives, developed in partnership with

Meyer Werft Shipyard, will bring energy efficiency to a new level and will

include both first-of-its-kind initiatives and successful features previously

introduced such as:

     - Fuel Cell System – this hydrogen-based technology will supplement the

       main power supply and carry the ship's total hotel load — up to four

       megawatts — the first large-scale fuel-cell installation at sea in the

       cruise industry.

     - LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) – a cleaner burning fuel, LNG-fueled propulsion

       systems emit less CO2 and 97% fewer particulates than normal fuel oil

       used on ships.

     - Battery – a bank of batteries supports optimizing the overall ship power

       system, saving fuel.

     - Waste to Energy – newly developed Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS)

       reduces onboard waste volume, resulting in lower incineration emissions.

     - Progress to Carbon Neutral Construction – in partnership with Meyer

       Werft Shipyard, Project Evolution is thoughtfully designed and built

       taking into consideration the carbon footprint of ship construction and

       creating a path to overall reduction.

For more than 30 years Royal Caribbean Group has invested in its commitment to

sustainability. In partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2016, the

company set specific, ambitious and measurable 2020 sustainability targets to

reduce its environmental footprint, increase sustainable tourism, respect

coastal communities and cultural heritage, and support WWF's global ocean

conservation work.

In addition, the company continues to advocate for sustainable practices

globally, including collaborating with the United Nation's High-Level Panel for

a Sustainable Ocean Economy and committing to deliver on the promise of the

Paris Agreement through partnership with the We Are Still In coalition.

To learn more about Royal Caribbean Group's sustainability efforts, visit

https://sustainability.rclcorporate.com/.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the

world with a global fleet of 60 ships traveling to more than 800 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 13 ships on order as of June 30, 2021. Learn more at

www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

About Silversea Cruises

Part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises

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in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities

aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit,

Silver Muse and Silver Moon – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality

and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin,

Silver Wind, Silver Explorer, and Silver Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass

all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean,

the Caribbean, the Galapagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating

destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of three new

ultra-luxury ships: Silver Dawn and two Evolution-class ships. Browse

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements

under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements

relate to, among other things, the company's expectations, estimates, forecasts

and projections regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG)

initiatives and the company's ability to achieve its ESG goals. Forward-looking

statements reflect management's current expectations and are subject to risks,

uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results,

performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results,

performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking

statements. Factors that could affect our results include, among others, the

cost and availability of alternative fuels and changes in expected ship

itineraries, as well as those factors discussed under the caption "Risk

Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as our other

filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor

Relations website at www.rclinvestor.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this

release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We

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SOURCE  Royal Caribbean Group

CONTACT: Media: Janet Diaz, Email: corporatecommunications@rccl.com