Celebrity Cruises announces two EDGE ships
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Celebrity Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships under the project name EDGE which are expected to take a ‘bold step in ship design’.
The project is set to ‘deliver small ship itineraries with large ship amenities’ with each holding 2,900 guests.
Designs will build on the Millennium and Solstice classes with a focus on fuel efficiency, and will be built in the STX France shipyard.
The first ship will be introduced to the fleet in 2018, followed by the second in 2020.
Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd said: “The addition of two project EDGE ships to our fleet delivers on our long-term strategic plan of moderate capacity growth, and continues the positive momentum the Celebrity brand has achieved in the premium segment of our industry.”
“Our new class of ship will set the standard for premium world travel and deliver the next generation of modern luxury experiences that our guests know and love,” added Michael Bayley, president and chief executive officer of Celebrity Cruises. “STX France designs and builds some of the most innovative and stylish cruise ships in the world, and project EDGE offers them the opportunity to again set a new standard for modern iconic architecture.
“On this stunning new ship we will bring our guests even closer to the must-see destinations of the world, while indulging them onboard in the most luxurious accommodations, the finest culinary experiences, and the best hospitality delivered by our dedicated staff.”
Each ship will be 984-feet long, 123-feet wide and 190-feet high.
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