A second ship in the Royal Caribbean International fleet is now flying the Cyprus flag: the Navigator of the Seas.

According to Cyprus Business News, the 2002-built vessel joined the Cyprus Registry of Ships in April.

The move was reportedly announced by the country’s government as a further strengthening of its partnership with the Royal Caribbean Group.

“It is a clear sign of confidence in Cypriot shipping and the country’s maritime policy, which continues to develop dynamically, strengthening its competitiveness and international presence,” Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis was quoted as saying.

Royal Caribbean reportedly opened an office in Limassol in early 2023, which is said to serve as headquarters for its operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The company previously offered cruises out of Cyprus, with itineraries departing from Limassol to Greece, Turkey and more.

Before the Navigator, the Spectrum of the Seas was also reflagged to Cyprus in January 2023.

The remainder of Royal Caribbean International’s 31-ship fleet currently sails under the Bahamas flag, while other vessels in the group also fly the Maltese and Ecuadorian flags.

The Navigator of the Seas is currently offering year-round cruising in the Pacific, with itineraries sailing from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera and California.

Later this year, the Voyager-class ship is scheduled to reposition to Singapore for a series of short cruises in Southeast Asia.

The 3,348-passenger vessel will then return to the West Coast in May 2027 for additional seven-night cruises to the Mexican Riviera.

Part of the company’s Quantum Ultra class, the Spectrum of the Seas also offers itineraries in the Pacific with year-round service in the Far East.

In addition to summer cruises from mainland China, the 2019-built ship operates winter seasons out of Hong Kong.