The next generation of cruise Build in France
The next generation of cruise ships moves from concept to construction today, as the first piece of steel is cut at the STX France shipyard for Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship Celebrity Edge.
According to MANA, The cruise line, a brand subsidiary of Miami-based cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises, said that the Celebrity Edge is expected to join the company’s fleet in fall 2018.Its Edge Class sister ship, to be named Celebrity Beyond, is scheduled for delivery in spring 2020.
“The new ships will be on the cutting edge of innovation and the leading edge of design, so the ship names are spot on and offer a sense of how Celebrity Cruises is looking into the future,” Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, said.
Featuring a length of 300 meters and a width of 38 meters, the new vessels will be able to carry 2,900 guests in 1,450 staterooms.
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