"Empress of the Seas" docked at Port Zante late Saturday afternoon.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, OCTOBER 17TH 2005 The 2005/2006
Cruise Ship Season began Saturday with the arrival of the Royal
Caribbean Cruise Line Empress of the Seas.

The 48,000-ton Empress of the Seas, which will make some 20 calls
to St. Kitts this Season, arrived from St. Maarten with 1,562
fun-loving and sun-seeking passengers.

Most of the passengers disembarked and went on island tours by taxi
and the St. Kitts Scenic Railway; shopped in downtown Basseterre,
snorkeled, hiked, played golf, explored the hills on the Fun Bikes,
went sea bathing at Frigate Bay, South Friars Bay and Turtle Beach
or on catamaran cruise.

The Empress of the Seas, is one of 16 Royal Caribbean ships in
the Caribbean this winter.

"Empress of the Seas" docked at Port Zante late Saturday afternoon.

Formerly, the Nordic Empress, the ship underwent extensive
renovations before it was re-named and repositioned for its 11-night
Exotic Caribbean itinerary and three-night sailings from San Juan.

Royal Caribbean promotes St. Kitts as an island of dormant
volcanoes, good beaches, gorgeous green hills and a beautiful
backdrop to the Caribbean adventure.

The island's deep colonial history is reflected in the abandoned
fortresses, as well as its landscaped gardens, city squares and
architectural details. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park,
Independence Square, the St. Georges Anglican Church and the
Co-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are highlighted.