Steel was cut this month for the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Edge-Class series, Celebrity Ascent. Executives from Celebrity Cruises and its parent company, the Royal Caribbean Group, signed the ceremonial first cut of steel at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. “The name of this new…
In September 2021, we traveled to Athens, Greece to embark on a 7-night cruise onboard the new Celebrity Apex. This was our first cruise since October 2019 – almost 2 years! And, just as important as enjoying cruising again, we wanted to better understand the new Covid protocols. All of…
In September 2021, we traveled to Athens, Greece for a 7-night Greek Islands cruise aboard the Celebrity Apex. These are the specifics of the Covid-19 protocols that were in place during our travels. In general, Greece is less restrictive than other EU states, allowing travelers from 69 countries (including the…
Celebrity Beyond, the third ship in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge-class is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage in April 2022. Celebrity Beyond will be larger than its sister ships and will include Daniel Boulud’s first restaurant at sea and the brand’s first AquaClass Sky Suites. Celebrity Beyond will be…
Celebrity Cruises welcomed its newest ship, the 3,405-passenger, 130,000-gross-ton Celebrity Apex, to its new home in Ft. Lauderdale in October. Celebrity Apex was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. As it made its way across the Atlantic, it was greeted near the Bahamas by five…
Celebrity Apex recently completed a very successful first sea trial, exceeding performance expectations. The ship, scheduled to debut in April, is the second in Celebrity Cruises’ transformative Edge Series; the first was the award-winning Celebrity Edge, which launched in December 2018. “The purpose of a sea trial is to test…
Celebrity Cruises has announced a number of new details on the Celebrity Apex, the second ship in its Edge class. When the much-anticipated Celebrity Apex is christened on March 30, 2020, new amenities will include the very latest culinary trends, spa and wellness offerings, and progressive entertainment, including three all-new…
Celebrity Cruises will add a fifth Edge-class ship to its fleet. Celebrity’s parent company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique for the new vessel, with delivery slated for fall 2024. “Celebrity Edge has delighted our guests and affirmed Celebrity Cruises as the leading modern luxury brand,”…
Six of Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning ships will sail to more than 90 ports of call in 27 countries during its 2020 Europe Season – more cities than in any other Celebrity season. The 2020 Europe season will also mark the inaugural season of its second Edge Series ship, the Celebrity…
