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.
Royal Caribbean Group has a portfolio of brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also owns 50% of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
Edge 6 or ‘Xcel 2’ will be the sister-ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to take its inaugural sail later this year.
Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge – the first ship in the series that was delivered 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,” 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 Cruises’ Edge Series ships include features such as the Magic Carpet – the first cantilevered, floating platform at sea – and Infinite Veranda staterooms.
New features for Edge 6 will be announced at a later date.
Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline currently includes a total of eight ships on order.
This year, the company will welcome two new ships including Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel.
“Each ship in this award-winning series has set a new standard for the industry, and Celebrity Xcel, sailing later this year, is no exception,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
According to the company, this agreement is contingent upon customary conditions, including financing.
