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Alex Smith |
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028.
Edge 6 or ‘Xcel 2’ will be the sister ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is sent to begin sailing later in 2025. Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Edge.
“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," said 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."
Celebrity’s Edge Series ships include features such as the Magic Carpet – the first cantilevered, floating platform at sea – and Infinite Veranda staterooms, which have large windows that open fully to connect the balcony with the room. New features for Edge 6 will be announced at a later date.
"The strong ties between Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Group have led to the creation of the unique Edge Series design,” said Laurent Castaing, CEO of 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 currently has a total of eight new ships on order. Two of those ships will join the company’s fleet in 2025, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel.
“Celebrity's Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “Partnering with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to expand the Edge Series with Edge 6 is another milestone in our mission to deliver the world's best vacations responsibly.”