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Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas moved to Galveston, becoming the largest cruise ship ever to be based in the Gulf Coast.
Voyager will sail seven-night itineraries calling on Cozumel, Costa Maya and Yucatan, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and George Town, Grand Cayman through April 2008.
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“Voyager’s arrival also marks the first time a Voyager-class ship has been deployed in Texas,” said Alice Norsworthy, senior vice president, Marketing, Royal Caribean International.
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At a ceremony held onboard RCI Voyager of the Seas local dignitaries, travel agents and media gathered to celebrate the arrival of the ship, which was adorned with gigantic longhorns, 140 feet long and weighing 600 pounds.
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Following the ceremony, Royal Carribbean Cruise Line kicked off a week-long charity auction on eBay with proceeds benefiting the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation, which helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
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The highest bidder will win the longhorns and a seven-night cruise for two.
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“In 2006, we welcomed 617,000 cruise travelers, making Galveston the Gulf Coast’s most popular cruise port,” said Steven Cernak, port director for the Port of Galveston. “With the arrival of Voyager of the Seas, the port will undergo a $3.3 million upgrade to accommodate a 50 percent increase in Royal Caribbean guests.
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Hosting the most innovative ship in the Gulf will have a significant economic impact, adding to the success of 2006 when we saw $1.1 billion in direct spending, resulting in 19,341 jobs created and $907 million generated in new income in the state of Texas as a result of the cruise industry.”
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