notes to the consolidated financial statements note 1 . general description of business we are a global cruise company . we own royal caribbean international , celebrity cruises , pullmantur , azamara club cruises , cdf croisi e8res de france and a 50% ( 50 % ) joint venture interest in tui cruises . together , these six brands operate a combined 41 ships as of december 31 , 2012 . our ships operate on a selection of worldwide itineraries that call on approximately 455 destinations on all seven continents