Celebrity Cruises has announced the launch of a new incentive to give “as many agents as possible” the chance to experience Celebrity Beyond.

The latest ship in the line’s Edge class is due to launch in April 2022.

The Race to Beyond competition, running from 1 February to 28 February 2022, will see 20 agents, and one guest, join a trade sailing from Southampton ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage.

To enter, agents need to make a Celebrity Cruises booking on any sailing departing in 2022.

Each booking will automatically enter the draw, awarding agents with one entry, with the exception of all 2022 European sailings, which double their chances with two entries.

Five winners will be drawn weekly and announced on the line’s UK & Ireland Agent Facebook page.

The campaign builds on the 100 staterooms offered to agents as part of the Above and Beyond incentive, launched at the end of 2021.

Celebrity Cruises UK & Ireland director of sales Claire Stirrup said: “We are thrilled to offer even more of our invaluable trade partners the chance to be among the first to experience the luxury of our exquisite newest ship, Celebrity Beyond.

“This much-anticipated launch will see us truly journey Beyond what we thought possible for cruise travel, from its extensive wellness offering to culinary excellence at sea.

“We can’t wait to offer a further 20 winning agents and their colleagues the chance to celebrate Celebrity Beyond on this exclusive sailing.”

What to expect on board Celebrity Beyond

The 3,260-guest Celebrity Beyond has been designed to “bring guests closer than ever to each destination”.

The ship’s spa will offer 120 treatments, eight relaxation rooms, and new technologies for holistic health, as well as the exclusive Retreat area, for suite guests.

As with other Edge ships, the Magic Carpet will also be available on Celebrity Beyond, with the cantilevered floating platform reaching 13 storeys.

See inside the ship as part of a new interactive feature.