UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2018
 
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
   
Republic of Liberia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
1-11884
98-0081645
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida
33132
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 305-539-6000
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
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Item 8.01            Other Events.

On July 31, 2018, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of a 66.67% interest in Silversea Cruise Holding Ltd.  A copy of a press release related to this announcement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01                Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)               Exhibits
 
                     Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated July 31, 2018.
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
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:
 July 31, 2018
By:
/s/  Bradley H. Stein
   
Name:
Bradley H. Stein
   
Title:
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary