Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Royal Caribbean Group revealed its agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to build a sixth ship in the Edge Series, set to join Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Dubbed Edge 6 or “Xcel 2,” this vessel will serve as the sister ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is gearing up for its maiden voyage later this year. The Edge Series lineup also includes Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge, the series debut ship launched in 2018.
“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,” said Jason Liberty , president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. 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.
” “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,” said Laura Hodges Bethge , president of Celebrity Cruises. “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 decis.