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Celebrity Cruises Unveils Encore in Edge Series with New Celebrity Apex: New Bar, Theatrical Productions Planned

Celebrity ApexWhen the much-anticipated Celebrity Apex is christened on March 30, 2020, Celebrity Cruises will do more than continue the lineage of its groundbreaking Edge Series that began with the 2018 launch of Celebrity Edge. Celebrity Apex takes modern cruising to yet another whole new level, with the very latest culinary, spa and wellness trends, and progressive entertainment offerings. (more…)

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Celebrity Cruises Announces Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code and Best-Selling Author of “Brave, Not Perfect,” as Godmother of Celebrity Apex

Celebrity Cruises announced Reshma Saujani as the Godmother for Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises today (Jan.15) announced Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of international nonprofit Girls Who Code and author of international bestseller, “Brave, Not Perfect,” as the Godmother for Celebrity Apex, the second ship in the brand’s industry-changing Edge Series of vessels. (more…)

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OneSpaWorld Selected as Celebrity Cruises Exclusive Spa Partner

Celebrity Cruises (Logo)OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited, the pre-eminent global provider of health and wellness services and products on board cruise ships and in destination resorts around the world, today (Dec.16) announced Celebrity Cruises has selected the company as the exclusive spa and wellness partner for its entire fleet, thereby expanding the successful relationship with the brand on its award-winning new ship Celebrity Edge. (more…)

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Celebrity Cruises New Ship Apex to Launch Ahead of Schedule With Special UK Preview Sailing

Celebrity Edge at sea trials (Courtesy Chantiers de l'Atlantique)Celebrity Cruises’ new Edge-class ship Celebrity Apex will launch ahead of schedule and enter service in April 2020. Passengers can get a first glimpse of the new ship on a special four-night preview sailing out of Southampton on April 1. The ship will call in at Bruges, followed by an extended port of call in Amsterdam, before starting its mini-season of five sailings from Southampton. (cruisecritic.co.uk)

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Celebrity Flora The first expedition mega yacht specifically designed for the Galapagos Islands was launched in a historic, sustainability-focused naming ceremony

Celebrity Flora B-roll

In a game-changing moment two years in the making, Celebrity Cruises officially launched the revolutionary new Celebrity Flora, a 100-guest, all-suites mega yacht that’s poised to connect travelers to the Galapagos Islands like never before. (more…)

Celebrity Takes Delivery of the Flora

Celebrity Flora (Courtesy Shipyard De Hoop)Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its 100-guest Celebrity Flora, which is now preparing for her Atlantic crossing to the Galapagos, where she will be based year-round. Marking the occasion, Royal Caribbean Cruises Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain hosted a ceremony aboard Celebrity Flora, while docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Celebrity Cruises Announces Three Revolutionary Partnerships Ahead of Celebrity Flora’s Debut

Celebrity Flora (Courtesy Shipyard De Hoop)With just 66 days until the official debut of Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled three new cutting-edge partnerships for the revolutionary new ship: A world-renowned conservationist turned Godmother, a one-of-a-kind designer with an unmatched vision, and a leading university specializing in marine and atmospheric sciences. (more…)













Celebrity Cruises Unveils Game-Changing Partnerships with American Ballet Theatre and Michelin-Starred Chef Daniel Boulud

Celebrity Cruises Partners with American Ballet Theatre and Michelin-Starred Chef Daniel Boulud

Celebrity Cruises is taking its already unrivaled vacation experience to greater heights by joining forces with two legendary names in the entertainment and culinary worlds—the iconic American Ballet Theatre and world-renowned Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud. (more…)

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Celebrity Millennium Debuts Following Refit

Celebrity Millennium at Singapore (Photo credit Singapore Cruise Society at Facebook)The Celebrity Millennium was back in service following a massive refit at a shipyard in Asia. The 2000-built ship recently sailed from Marina Bay sporting her new color scheme, in line with the new Celebrity Edge. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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Cruise Ship Crew Member Takes Own Life During Last Voyage With Company

An officer on a Celebrity Cruises ship reportedly took his own life last week during his final voyage with the company before his contract ended. Anton Ilichev from Ukraine—who had been working as a suite manager on the Celebrity Millennium was found dead in his cabin on December 6, just one day before the vessel arrived at its final destination in Singapore, Crew Center reported. (newsweek.com)

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Agents, Trade Executives Give Their “Take” on Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Edge entering at Port EvergladesLast week, Travel Agent’s cruise editor, Susan J. Young, provided initial opinions on the design, spaces and features of Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Edge. This week, we provide first-hand feedback from several front-line agents or consortia/host/franchise executives who also sailed on a preview cruise. (travelagentcentral.com)

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Celebrity Edge has officially arrived at the new home of modern luxury, Port Everglades’ Terminal 25 (T25) in Hollywood, Fla.

The Most Anticipated Ship of the Year Has Arrived

Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Richard D. Fain, said: “The arrival of Celebrity Edge today (Nov.19) book-ends a major chapter in the growth of Celebrity Cruises. It’s the culmination of years of dreaming, designing and dedication to bring this magnificent ship to life. A new era is truly upon us.” (more…)

Celebrity Cruises Unveils the First-Ever Glamping Experience at Sea at Galapagos Islands

Celebrity Flora (Rendering, courtesy Celebrity Cruises)The first ship ever designed exclusively for the Galapagos Islands, Celebrity Flora, just introduced another enticing industry first: A once-in-a-lifetime camping experience on the top deck of the luxury yacht that allows guests to dine, drink, and, yes, even sleep under one of the most spectacular night skies in the world. (more…)



Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Edge Delivery and Celebrity Apex Keel Laying

Following more than four years of planning and 23 months of construction at the skilled hands of thousands of engineers, architects, artisans, designers, contractors, shipyard employees, and the newbuild and Celebrity Cruises teams, today (Oct. 31) the brand officially took delivery of Celebrity Edge, representing a truly historic occasion for Celebrity and the industry. (more…)