Celebrity Cruises to welcome sixth Edge class ship in 2028
Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique for a sixth Edge series ship for Celebrity Cruises
Edge 6 – or Xcel 2 – will be sister-ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to take its inaugural sailing later this year, when it is delivered in 2028. Other
Edge ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge.
“Celebrity’s Edge series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences,” said president and CEO of RCG Jason Liberty.
“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.
“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.”
Edge series ships feature reimagined designed aspects like the Magic Carpet – the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform at sea – and Infinite Veranda staterooms. The sixth ship in the lineup will incorporate the series’ key features as well as yet-to-be-announced additions.
“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.”
RCG’s newbuild pipeline currently includes a total of eight ships. This year, the company will welcome two new ships including Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel.