Cyprus has further strengthened its ties with Royal Caribbean Group after the cruise ship ‘Navigator of the Seas’ was registered under the Cyprus flag, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping said this week. 

The 140,000-tonne vessel is the second ship from the group to join the Cyprus registry, following the registration of ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ in January 2023. 

According to the ministry, the move reflects Royal Caribbean’s continued commitment to Cyprus after its 2023 decision to establish a permanent headquarters in Limassol, which serves as the centre of its shipping activities in the eastern Mediterranean. 

The ministry said the latest registration reinforces confidence in the Cyprus flag and further supports the island’s position as a reliable and competitive shipping centre. 

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis thanked Royal Caribbean Group chairman and chief executive Jason Liberty, along with president Michael Bayley, for the group’s continued trust.

She also expressed gratitude to senior vice president Sean Treacy and director Christos Karavos, highlighting the “further strengthening of the cooperation” between Cyprus and the cruise giant.

Finally, Hadjimanolis said the development was a clear sign of confidence in Cypriot shipping and the country’s maritime policy, which continues to develop while boosting competitiveness and international presence.