MIAMI, March 11 -- Dr. Otis B. Brown, Ph.D., dean of the
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, has
been appointed chairman of the Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund. The corporate fund,
established by Royal Caribbean International, supports research, education and
other projects to protect the oceans.

Dr. Brown is well known for his pioneering use of satellites to observe
ocean phenomena. He now heads one of the top five oceanographic centers in
the country.

"We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Brown's stature participate in our
conservation efforts," said Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean.
"His personal and professional commitment to ocean protection will be
invaluable in helping us identify worthy projects."

Dr. Brown is joined on the Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund committee by four
Royal Caribbean executives: Jack Williams, president; Peter Whelpton,
executive vice president, Operations; Nils Nordh, senior vice president,
Marine Operations; and Harri Kulovaara, senior vice president, Quality
Assurance.

The Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund supports efforts to restore and maintain a
healthy marine environment, minimize the impact of human activity on that
environment, and promote awareness of ocean and coastal issues and respect for
marine life.

Recent grants, of $50,000 each, were awarded to the Center for Marine
Conservation for its work to protect marine wildlife and habitat and to the
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute for its new education center.

"I am pleased and honored to be named chairman of Royal Caribbean's new and
important initiative in ocean education and awareness. Royal Caribbean's
forward thinking will help preserve our ocean heritage for future generations.
Its efforts will also help improve our understanding of the marine
environment," said Dr. Brown.

The Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund will donate up to $1 million over the next
three years to not-for-profit organizations which meet the company's grant-
making criteria. Organizations interested in applying for funds should write
to the Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund at 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33133.
1997 application deadlines are April 7 and August 1.

One of the largest cruise lines in the world, Royal Caribbean today operates
10 modern ships with a total capacity of nearly 18,000 berths. In 1997 and
1998, the company will introduce the last three of its six Vision- class,
adding new capacity of nearly 6,000 berths.

The award-winning fleet now offers passengers 54 itineraries and 134
destinations and attractions in Alaska, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean,
Europe, the Far East, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, Russia and Scandinavia.
More information about Royal Caribbean can be found on the Internet at
http://www.royalcaribbean.com.