Royal Caribbean Group introduced immediately that it has entered into an settlement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard to order a sixth Edge class ship for supply to Celebrity Cruises in 2028.
Edge 6 or “Xcel 2” will likely be a sister ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is making ready to set sail later this 12 months. Other Edge class ships embrace Celebrity Edge, Apex, Beyond, and Ascent. The first, Celebrity Edge, debuted in 2018.
“Celebrity Xcel will be the happy place of vacationers globally when she launches in November and we’re thrilled to be making this commitment to bring her a sister ship in Edge 6,” stated Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “Celebrity Xcel will take forward the best of Edge Series ships coupled with seven new experiences, all perfected with the help of our recently announced Xcel Dream Makers – an industry first program enlisting the power of cruisers to make final decisions across culinary, interior design and entertainment.”
(Rendering courtesy of Celebrity Cruises)
Celebrity Cruises’ Edge class ships remodeled the cruising expertise with iconic options just like the cantilevered floating platform Magic Carpet, infinity balcony staterooms, and the plant-filled multipurpose area Eden. The sixth ship within the lineup will incorporate key options from the Edge class, whereas making room for different not-yet-announced improvements.
“The strong ties between Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Group have led to the creation of the unique Edge Series design,” stated Laurent Castaing, Chief Executive Officer, Chantiers de l’Atlantique. “This sixth ship marks the epitome of a pioneering series in the cruise industry that is both elegant, high-performing, and ever more innovative, notably thanks to its methanol capabilities.”
Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline at present features a complete of eight ships on order. This 12 months, the corporate will welcome two new ships together with Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas and Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Xcel.
The new settlement is contingent upon customary situations, together with financing.
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