Celebrity orders fifth Edge-class ship
ROYAL Caribbean Cruises has announced that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to build a fifth Edgeclass ship for its Celebrity brand scheduled for delivery in 2024.
The news follows the company’s successful launch of its Edge-class ship Celebrity Edge early last year, with Royal already ordering three more Edge-class vessels set to be delivered in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
“Edge class made an immediate hit with Celebrity Cruises guests and is a state-of-the-art example of technical excellence and elegant design... we can’t wait to build the next one,” said Royal Caribbean Cruises Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Fain.
Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo saluted the announcement by praising Celebrity’s ongoing relationship with shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
“Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been a brilliant partner and we look forward to creating another amazing vessel with them,” she said.
“Celebrity Edge has delighted our guests and affirmed Celebrity Cruises as the leading modern luxury brand,” Lutoff-Perlo added.
The French ship manufacturer’s General Manager Laurent Castaing also applauded the news, saying the new contract was “testimony of the exceptional level of cooperation we have reached together”.