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Celebrity Cruises is getting a sixth Edge-class shipCelebrity Cruises is getting a sixth Edge-class ship

'Xcel 2' extends the series that began with 2018's Celebrity Edge.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

January 22, 2025

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The newly ordered vessel will be the sister of this year's Celebrity XcelRENDERING: CELEBRITY CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Group ordered a sixth Edge-class ship for Celebrity Cruises from Chantiers de l'Atlantique.

Delivery is scheduled for 2028.

Edge 6 or 'Xcel 2' will be the sister of this year's Celebrity Xcel.

This order extends the series that began with Celebrity Edge in 2018.

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The Edge class blends 'groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty said.

'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,' added 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,' a concept that engages cruisers in making final decisions across culinary, interior design and entertainment areas.

Methanol-capable

'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, 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 orderbook numbers eight ships. They include this year's Celebrity Xcel and Royal Caribbean International's second Icon-class vessel, Star of the Seas.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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