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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">As filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on March 27, 2002</font>
<div align="right"><FONT size="2">Registration No.&nbsp;333-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></div>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</FONT>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">FORM S-8</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
UNDER<BR>
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1993</FONT>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.<BR>
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT>

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98-0081645</FONT></TD>
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132<BR>
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.<BR>
2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN<BR>
(Full title of the plan)</FONT>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">MICHAEL J. SMITH, ESQ.<BR>
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.<BR>
1050 Caribbean Way<BR>
Miami, Florida 33132<BR>
(Name and address of agent for service)</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">(305)&nbsp;539-6000<BR>
(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)</FONT>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE</FONT>

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<TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Common<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock, par<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;value $.01<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;per share</FONT></DIV></TD>
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        <TD align="left"><FONT size="2">5,000,000 Shares</FONT></TD>
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        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">U.S.$23.13</FONT></TD>

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        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">U.S.$115,650,000</FONT></TD>

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        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Plus an indeterminate number of shares which may be issued as a result of
anti-dilution provisions contained in the Plan.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Registrant previously registered an aggregate of 8,000,000 shares of common
stock under Registration Statement No.&nbsp;333-42070 on Form&nbsp;S-8 offered pursuant
to Registrant&#146;s 2000 Stock Option Plan. The amount to be registered above
represents the registration of an additional number of shares offered pursuant
to such stock option plan.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rules&nbsp;457(c) and 457(h) promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, on the basis of the average of the high and low prices of
the Registrant&#146;s Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange Composite tape on
March&nbsp;20, 2002.</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#000">PART II</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#001">INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#002">SIGNATURES</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#003">EXHIBIT INDEX</A></TD></TR>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">This registration statement covers the registration of additional securities of
the same class as other securities for which a Registration Statement filed on
Form&nbsp;S-8 (No.&nbsp;333-42070) relating to Registrant&#146;s 2000 Stock Option Plan are
effective. The contents of Registration Statement No.&nbsp;333-42070 are hereby
incorporated in this Registration Statement by reference.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it
meets all of the requirements for filing on Form&nbsp;S-8 and has duly caused this
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized, in the City of Miami, State of Florida, on the 25th day of
March, 2002.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.<BR>
(Registrant)</FONT>

<P align="left"><FONT size="2">By:&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ RICHARD D. FAIN<BR></FONT>
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Richard D. Fain<BR>
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer</FONT>


<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this registration statement has been signed below as of March&nbsp;25, 2002 by the
following persons in the capacities indicated:
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ RICHARD D. FAIN<BR></FONT>
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Richard D. Fain</FONT></TD>
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and<BR>
Director (Principal Executive Officer)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ RICHARD J. GLASIER<BR>
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Richard J. Glasier</FONT></TD>
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Executive Vice President and Chief<BR>
Financial Officer (Principal Financial<BR>
Officer)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ BLAIR H. GOULD<BR>
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Blair H. Gould</FONT></TD>
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Vice President and Controller<BR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ TOR ARNEBERG<BR>
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Tor Arneberg</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ BERNARD W. ARONSON<BR>
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Bernard W. Aronson</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ JOHN D CHANDRIS<BR>
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John D. Chandris</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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Arvid Grundekjoen</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ LAURA LAVIADA<BR>
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Laura Laviada</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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Eyal Ofer</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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Thomas J. Pritzker</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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William K. Reilly</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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Edwin W. Stephan</FONT></TD>
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Director and Vice Chairman</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ ARNE WILHELMSEN<BR>
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Arne Wilhelmsen</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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FAIN<BR></font>
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Richard D. Fain
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended</FONT></TD>
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Opinion of Michael J. Smith, Esq.,
General Counsel to Registrant</FONT></TD>
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Consent of Michael J. Smith, Esq. (included
in Exhibit&nbsp;5 to this Registration Statement)</FONT></TD>
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Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
Independent Certified Public Accountants</FONT></TD>
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Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD - 2000 S.O.P.
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As filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on March 27, 2002
Registration No. 333-
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1993
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
LIBERIA
98-0081645
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN
(Full title of the plan)
MICHAEL J. SMITH, ESQ.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, Florida 33132
(Name and address of agent for service)
(305) 539-6000
(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of
Proposed
Proposed
Securities to
Maximum
Maximum
be
Amount to be
Offering Price
Aggregate
Amount of
Registered
Registered (1) (2)
Per Share (3)
Offering Price
Registration Fee
Common
Stock, par
value $.01
per share
5,000,000 Shares
U.S.$23.13
U.S.$115,650,000
US$10,640
(1)
Plus an indeterminate number of shares which may be issued as a result of
anti-dilution provisions contained in the Plan.
(2)
Registrant previously registered an aggregate of 8,000,000 shares of common
stock under Registration Statement No. 333-42070 on Form S-8 offered pursuant
to Registrant's 2000 Stock Option Plan. The amount to be registered above
represents the registration of an additional number of shares offered pursuant
to such stock option plan.
(3)
Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(h) promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, on the basis of the average of the high and low prices of
the Registrant's Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange Composite tape on
March 20, 2002.
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PART II
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED
OPINION OF MICHAEL J. SMITH, ESQ
PRICEWATERCOOPERS LLP
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PART II
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
This registration statement covers the registration of additional securities of
the same class as other securities for which a Registration Statement filed on
Form S-8 (No. 333-42070) relating to Registrant's 2000 Stock Option Plan are
effective. The contents of Registration Statement No. 333-42070 are hereby
incorporated in this Registration Statement by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it
meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized, in the City of Miami, State of Florida, on the 25th day of
March, 2002.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
(Registrant)
By:  /s/ RICHARD D. FAIN
Richard D. Fain
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this registration statement has been signed below as of March 25, 2002 by the
following persons in the capacities indicated:
Signature
Title
/s/ RICHARD D. FAIN
Richard D. Fain
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ RICHARD J. GLASIER
Richard J. Glasier
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial
Officer)
/s/ BLAIR H. GOULD
Blair H. Gould
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ TOR ARNEBERG
Tor Arneberg
Director
/s/ BERNARD W. ARONSON
Bernard W. Aronson
Director
/s/ JOHN D CHANDRIS
John D. Chandris
Director
/s/ARVID GRUNDEKJOEN
Arvid Grundekjoen
Director
/s/ LAURA LAVIADA
Laura Laviada
Director
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/s/ EYAL OFER
Eyal Ofer
Director
/s/ THOMAS J. PRITZKER
Thomas J. Pritzker
Director
/s/ WILLIAM K. REILLY
William K. Reilly
Director
/s/ EDWIN W. STEPHAN
Edwin W. Stephan
Director and Vice Chairman
/s/ ARNE WILHELMSEN
Arne Wilhelmsen
Director
Authorized Representative in the United States:
By:  /s/ RICHARD D.
FAIN
Richard D. Fain
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
Description of Document
4
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended
5
Opinion of Michael J. Smith, Esq.,
General Counsel to Registrant
23.1
Consent of Michael J. Smith, Esq. (included
in Exhibit 5 to this Registration Statement)
23.2
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
Independent Certified Public Accountants