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Roll out the red carpet for the cruise ship with the Magic Carpet – the groundbreaking new Celebrity Edge will be coming to the UK in 2019. She will homeport in Rome and Barcelona for the summer but will start the season from Southampton with a 10night European inaugural sailing on May 15.

The stunning design of Edge is highlighted by the signature Magic Carpet, a tennis court-sized area which hangs from the starboard side of the ship, moves from Deck 2 to Deck 16 and will be used for over-the-ocean drinks and dining.

Renowned interior designer Kelly Hoppen created the look of the cabins, while The Retreat will offer suite guests a ‘’private utopia’’ with a separate sundeck, lounge and restaurant.

Celebrity Cruises chief Lisa Lutoff-perlo said at the UK launch in London this week: “Europe has never seen a ship like this before.”

The 2019 Med sailings are on sale now starting at €1,700pp excluding flights. Edge’s inaugural sailing is from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean on December 16, 2018. celebritycruises.co.uk/edge