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.
January 22, 2025

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.

Celebrity President Laura Hodges Bethge and Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty, pictured here aboard Celebrity Ascent in late 2023, extolled the Edge class, which will now stretch to six shipsPHOTO: ANNE KALOSH
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.
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