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SeaMobile® Enterprises Announces Extended Partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to Provide Satellite Communication Solutions Onboard Cruise Ships

Business Wire, March 11, 2008

SEATTLE -- SeaMobile[R] Enterprises, the dominant global provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services, announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract extension with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to provide its MTN VSAT satellite communication services. The agreement includes fleet-wide services for the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises brands.

The agreement calls for SeaMobile's MTN Satellite Services division to provide global C-Band communications services for all new ships introduced during the length of the contract extension, including additional communication services for crew members. As part of the agreement, MTN has expanded its network to meet growing bandwidth requirements and the needs for extended global cruise itineraries.

The global VSAT satellite communications network offered by MTN Satellite Services is "Always-On, Always-Available" and designed for the rugged maritime industry. Royal Caribbean has been a customer of MTN Satellite Services for 10 years and worked with the company to jointly launch the cruise industry's first ships with redundant C-Band antenna systems for maximum reliability.

"We have had a very positive and rewarding partnership with MTN Satellite Services for the past ten years," said Royal Caribbean's Director of Hotel Technology, Patrick Manuel. "We depend on the reliability of the global coverage, systems and equipment they provide, as well as the outstanding customer support. We are happy to extend this vital service to all our new vessels."

"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.," said Brent Horwitz, Vice President of Sales for MTN Satellite Services. "Royal Caribbean is absolutely committed to providing state-of-the-art equipment and services aboard their ships, and we are grateful to help contribute to that experience for their crew and guests."

About SeaMobile Enterprises

SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services. Our VSAT solutions are delivered by the industry leader, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a SeaMobile division specializing in the maritime industry. Our global VSAT satellite communications network offers the reliability that only "Always On - Always Available" systems can provide. Over 350 vessels worldwide, including most cruise ships, the government and military, private yachts, ferries, the offshore energy industry, and commercial shipping customers depend on our voice and data networks to keep people connected anywhere in the world. Our premier services include remote access for Internet, fixed and mobile phones, fax, television, on-board newspapers, and direct payroll deposit. For more information, visit www.seamobile.com.

About Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Cruises and CDF Croisi[c]res de France. The company has a combined total of 37 ships in service and seven under construction. It also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin and South America and New Zealand. Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebrity.com. www.pullmantur.es, www.azamaracruises.com, or www.rclinvestor.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this press release that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances and developments, including our future expectations concerning the operations of SeaMobile. The discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally and also may materially differ from SeaMobile's actual future experience involving any one or more of such matters and subject areas. SeaMobile has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors that they currently believe may cause actual future experience and results to differ from SeaMobile's current expectations regarding the relevant matter or subject area. This press release speaks only as of its date, and SeaMobile disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

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