Royal Caribbean inks agreement with Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique for Edge 6
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Miami-headquartered Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique <\/a>to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028.<\/p>\n Edge 6 or \u201cXcel 2\u201d will be the sister-ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to make its inaugural sailing later this year. Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex<\/em>, and Celebrity Edge<\/em> \u2013 the first ship in the series, which was delivered in 2018.<\/p>\n \u201cCelebrity\u2019s Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences,\u201d said Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty. \u201cEach 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\u2019Atlantique to expand the Edge Series with Edge 6 is another milestone in our mission to deliver the world\u2019s best vacations responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n Celebrity Cruises\u2019 Edge Series feature the Magic Carpet, the world\u2019s first cantilevered, floating platform at sea. Installed on the ship\u2019s hull, it can move between decks 2 and 15 and can be turned into a bar, a restaurant or a boarding area for shoreside excursions. The sixth ship in the lineup will incorporate the series\u2019 key features, which also include Infinite Veranda staterooms and, says Royal Caribbean, will make room for other yet-to-be-announced innovations.<\/p>\n While, as we reported earlier,<\/a> the fifth ship in the Edge series will be methanol fuel capable, few technical details of the sixth have yet been revealed, except that it, too, will be methanol capable.<\/p>\n \u201cThe strong ties between Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Group have led to the creation of the unique Edge Series designs,\u201d said Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique CEO Laurent Castaing. \u201cThis sixth ship marks the epitome of a pioneering series in the cruise industry that is both elegant, high-performing, and ever more innovative, notably thanks to its methanol capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n Royal Caribbean Group\u2019s newbuild pipeline currently includes a total of eight ships on order. This year, the company will debut two new ships including Royal Caribbean\u2019s Star of the Seas<\/em> and Celebrity Xcel.<\/em><\/p>\n This latest agreement is contingent upon customary conditions, including financing.<\/p>\n The post Royal Caribbean inks agreement with Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique for Edge 6<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n