MIAMI, Jan. 21,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:
RCL) announced today that it 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 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's Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea,
blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences.
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.
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."
"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 transformed guest's
experience by bringing them closer to destinations with
state-of-the-art features like the iconic Magic Carpet® – the
world's first cantilevered, floating platform at sea – offering a
unique way to dine, drink and connect with destinations, or take in
the dramatic local landscapes. Other innovations introduced by
Celebrity's Edge Series ships include Infinite Veranda® staterooms,
which erase the boundaries between ship and shore. The sixth ship
in the lineup will incorporate the series' key features and make
room for other yet-to-be-announced innovations.
"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,
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 currently includes a
total of eight ships on order. This year, the company will welcome
two new ships including Royal Caribbean International's Star of
the Seas and Celebrity Xcel. With this announcement,
Royal Caribbean Group continues to drive its moderate capacity
growth to help guests turn a vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime
of vacations.
This agreement is contingent upon customary conditions,
including financing.
For more information on Royal Caribbean Group and its brands,
visit royalcaribbeangroup.com.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a vacation industry leader
with a global fleet of 66 ships across its five brands traveling to
approximately 1,000 destinations. With a mission to deliver the
best vacations responsibly, Royal Caribbean Group serves millions
of guests each year through its portfolio of best-in-class brands,
including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and
Silversea; and expanding portfolio of land-based vacation
experiences through Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club
collection. The company also owns 50% of a joint venture that
operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. With a rich history
of innovating, Royal Caribbean Group continually delivers exciting
new products and guest experiences that help shape the future of
leisure travel. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or
www.rclinvestor.com.
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