Royal Caribbean Group has just announced that they have ordered a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. This new ship Edge 6 or “Xcel 2”, will be the sister ship to Celebrity Xcel which is due to debut in November 2025, and will spend her inaugural season in the Caribbean before making her way to Europe, where she will sail on a range of itineraries of 7-11 nights from Barcelona and Athens. She also will be joining the other Edge Series ships with the series started in 2018 with Celebrity Edge, followed by, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Ascent.
“Celebrity’s Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences. 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.”
Jason Liberty, president and CEO, of Royal Caribbean Group.
Celebrity Cruises Edge Series ships have been a game changer for Celebrity Cruises and the feedback we get from guests who sail on this class of ship is always incredible, with guests always talking about the state-of-the-art features such as the iconic Magic Carpet, which is the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform at sea. This incredible area offers guests a unique way to dine, drink and connect with destinations, or take in the dramatic local landscapes. Other innovations include the Infinite Veranda stateroom. Excel 2 will be bringing some of the series’ key features as well as some more great innovations which are yet to be announced.
“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. 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.”
Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.
