SAINT-NAZAIRE, France, Nov. 21,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of cruise
ships moves from concept to construction today, as the first piece
of steel is cut at the STX France shipyard for Celebrity
Cruises' newest — and boldest — ship.
The ship will be called "Celebrity Edge," befitting the
many daring design advances and innovations of Celebrity's first
new ship class since 2008. The modern luxury cruise line is also
announcing today the name of Edge's sister ship, "Celebrity
Beyond," signaling the incredible experience guests can
expect onboard Celebrity Edge and the entire Edge Class, changing
the way travelers see the world.
"Edge Class is destined to be a trailblazer in modern luxury
travel," said Richard D. Fain,
Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. "The new
ships will be on the cutting edge of innovation and the leading
edge of design, so the ship names are spot on and offer a sense of
how Celebrity Cruises is looking into the future."
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity's
President and CEO, said: "We set the bar high for the architects
and designers on Edge class, and we were rewarded with a stunning
design. Cutting the ship's first piece of steel is the traditional
first step in the shipbuilding process, and I'm excited to see our
dreams turn into reality over the next 24 months."
She added: "We are excited to reveal more details soon, and
travelers, trade partners and enthusiasts alike will not be
disappointed — this ship is going to be amazing."
Laurent Castaing, General Manager
STX France said: "Everyone involved in Edge has embraced the
challenge of making this new class of ships dramatic and special,
and we take great pride in helping Celebrity Cruises take such a
remarkable step forward in ship design."
The company expects delivery of Celebrity Edge in Fall
2018. Celebrity Beyond is scheduled for delivery in Spring
2020, and the third and fourth Edge Class ships in Fall 2021 and
Fall 2022, respectively.
For more information on Celebrity Cruises,
visit celebritycruises.com.
About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X" is the mark of modern luxury, with
its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences
where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and
the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to
provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers' precious time.
Celebrity Cruises' 12 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting
all seven continents. Celebrity also presents incredible cruise
tour experiences in Alaska and
Canada. Celebrity is one of six
cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL). For more information, dial
1-800-437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com, or call your
travel agent.
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