Celebrity Cruises has introduced a new ship - Celebrity Edge - that is poised to change the way guests experience the world. Promising an assortment of firsts for the industry and the world the new ship is 29 500 GRT 1 004 feet long and 128 feet wide and features 14 passenger decks 12 passenger elevators and four bow thrusters with 4 694 horsepower (3.5MW) each. First look at Celebrity Edge The innovative cruise ship boasts a refined outward-facing design new suite categories and iconic stateroom designs and can host up to 2 918 guests on double occupancy 3 373 guests in total and 1 320 crew. The ship has a total number of 1 467 staterooms. Each stateroom is 23 per cent larger in size and the bathrooms are 10 per cent wider than their previous solstice class. Celebrity Edge has also unveiled its latest category of suites - the two-level Edge Villas which offer stunning outward-faci...

Celebrity Cruises is set to transform the industry with the unveiling of The Celebrity Revolution a 500-million reimagining of the fleet in partnership with more than 500 leading architects designers and engineers all coming together to bring the rest of the brand s award-winning fleet to the Edge. This involves redesigning the accommodations on board all the ships; introducing exclusive new sanctuaries for all Suite Class guests called The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge and making luxurious upgrades to the restaurants bars and lounges. Alongside new shopping experiences featuring sought-after brands and designers such as Hublot will also be added overall offering guests a leading-edge vacation experience. For redesigning the accommodations Celebrity has collaborated with renowned international hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA). All staterooms will be designed with g...

Celebrity Cruises is set to transform the industry with the unveiling of The Celebrity Revolution a 500-million reimagining of the fleet in partnership with more than 500 leading architects designers and engineers all coming together to bring the rest of the brand s award-winning fleet to the Edge. This move is the biggest fleet modernisation ever to make the world s best premium cruise line more incredible than before. This involves redesigning the accommodations on board all the ships; introducing exclusive new sanctuaries for all Suite Class guests called The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge and making luxurious upgrades to the restaurants bars and lounges. Alongside new shopping experiences featuring sought-after brands and designers such as Hublot will also be added overall offering guests a leading-edge vacation experience. For redesigning the accommodations Celebrity has collaborated with renowned international hosp...

Celebrity Constellation one of Celebrity Cruises fleet returns to UAE to kick off a new season of exciting cruises to explore the Arabian Gulf and beyond. Departing from Abu Dhabi the luxury cruise liner offers several comprehensive cruise itineraries sailing as far as the Andaman Sea in South East Asia. From the beginning of December until the end of March 2019 the ship will embark on continuous sea voyages ranging between 14 to 15 nights and visit several cities in India and Sri Lanka to Phuket in Thailand and Singapore. The ship takes in two itineraries; Arabian Sea & India - from Abu Dhabi to India or the Best of India & Sri Lanka with onward sailing to Phuket in Thailand before terminating in Singapore. The Arabian Sea & India cruise gives passengers a real experience of cruising with several days at sea meaning those afloat can enjoy all that the Celebrity Constellation offers. The cruise...

When it comes to cruising this summer Celebrity Cruises has plans to stop in some of Europe s amazing capital cities. Luxury cruises lets travellers immerse in nature s greenest settings and go on a shopping spree at scenic streets steeped in history and architectural marvels breathing in the fragrance of old-world charm and atmosphere. What s better is that passengers can save up to 200 per person on the first and second guest along with 50 per cent discount on the third and fourth guest. This offer is valid from June 1 until July 30 for all European sailings booked until the end of the year. Embark on a charming journey to the British Isles departing from Amsterdam the beautiful capital of the Netherlands indulging in a wonderful atmosphere of a 17th-century city combined with the contemporary character of a modern metropolis. Heading to Inverness the Scottish Highland s major city which literally means mou...

Celebrity Cruises known for its modern luxury cruising and continuous innovation will introduce in November Celebrity Edge a revolutionary new ship which will change the concept of cruises. This breakthrough in modern luxury travel will carry 2 900 guests and offer them extraordinary features from the breath-taking views to the top-of-the-line cruise accommodations. Celebrity Edge will be the first of four vessels from the Edge Class boasting the world-first Magic Carpet Destination Gateway Rooftop Garden and seamless cabins with open air access. When it comes to versatility The Magic Carpet offers the best views aboard. The highlight of this outward-facing vision an incredible engineering feat is the world s first cantilevered floating platform that reaches heights of 13 storeys above sea level. The Magic Carpet is designed with comfortable seating a full bar and space for live music performances so it truly is a des...

January 2018 will see Celebrity Cruises join its sister lines Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises under the representation of Safeen Tourism which operates as Royal Caribbean Arabia. Ranked among the top cruise liners in the world the Celebrity Cruises 12 ships take guests across the seas in modern luxury combining stylish design with the sophistication of a contemporary cruising experience. Mohamed Saeed general manager Royal Caribbean Arabia said: We re delighted to announce that Celebrity Cruises is now under the umbrella of Royal Caribbean Arabia. Celebrity Cruises is known for its smart integration of luxury with the latest technology. As pioneers in the cruise industry we look forward to launching our most innovative ship yet Celebrity Edge by the end of this year. Celebrity Cruises recently refreshed ship: Celebrity Constellation is operational during the winter seaso...

Celebrity Cruises Middle East has recognised the support of their industry partners by presenting today Appreciation Certificates to 15 travel industry partners from the Middle East at the special ceremony held at their stand in ATM Dubai. Celebrity Cruises Middle East also thanked TCA Abu Dhabi (Tourism & Culture Authority Abu Dhabi) DTCM (Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing Dubai) and Oman Tourism Oman for their incredible contribution to the successful first season of Celebrity Constellation in the Arabian Gulf during winter 2016/17. We are delighted to see the pace at which our modern luxury brand has been growing year on year. We started our dedicated representation for Celebrity Cruises in January 2015 and have more than doubled our business just in the second year of our representation. Our guest volume records an increase of 138 per cent compared to the previous year. This would not have been possible without the support of ...

The next generation of cruise ships moves from concept to construction today as the first piece of steel is cut at the STX France shipyard for Celebrity Cruises newest ship. The ship will be called Celebrity Edge befitting the many daring design advances and innovations of Celebrity s first new ship class since 2008. The modern luxury cruise line is also announcing today the name of Edge s sister ship Celebrity Beyond signaling the incredible experience guests can expect onboard Celebrity Edge and the entire Edge Class changing the way travellers see the world. Edge Class is destined to be a trailblazer in modern luxury travel said Richard D. Fain Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises. The new ships will be on the cutting edge of innovation and the leading edge of design so the ship names are spot on and offer a sense of how Celebrity Cruises is looking into the future. ...

Celebrity Cruises revealed exciting new cruises on board its newest ships in the Galapagos Islands. The cruise line has added two new ships Celebrity Xploration and Celebrity Xperience which begin sailing in March 2017 following a multi-million dollar refresh per vessel for signature modern luxury enhancements. Both ships offer a wide all-inclusive range of indulgences and land excursions while sailing new itineraries. Guests can continue to sail on-board Celebrity s state-of-the-art 100-passenger Celebrity Xpedition. Together the three ships will offer six unique itineraries 15 islands more than 30 ports of call and multiple packages to choose from. Celebrity Xploration and Celebrity Xperience are both uniquely intimate. Ideal for travellers seeking a tight-knit community of like-minded vacationers Celebrity s Xploration is a beautiful catamaran featuring eight luxurious staterooms each with a window or veranda offering unforgettable views. The larger Cele...

Celebrity Cruises a premium cruise line which was founded by the Greece-based Chandris Group is growing its footprint in the Middle East region adding more luxury ships to tap into the highly potential market. Cruise tourism has been growing very fast in the recent years especially in the Middle East with more and more people considering a cruise for their vacation. With more cruise ships sailing in the region the awareness about cruising holidays is on the rise says Lakshmi Durai chief executive officer Travel Matrix Middle East representative for Celebrity Cruises. We have one of our ships Celebrity Constellation sailing out of Abu Dhabi in winter 2016-17. We look forward to welcoming our modern luxury brand to the Gulf and having a successful season she says. Durai says Celebrity Cruises is making more upgrades to two of its ships with a series of exciting refreshes that will elevate the modern luxury experience onboard. As the first cruise line t...

Travel Matrix Celebrity Cruises Middle East representative announced the launch of their new website www.celebritycruisesme.com dedicated to the Middle East market. This new site will provide an online brand presence for Celebrity Cruises and its content and images give great insight into its plethora of amenities entertainment options food and beverage outlets range of kids and family activities meeting facilities and more. The site will also highlight exciting offers and provide the facility for browsing Celebrity Cruises unique itineraries and for booking online. We are very pleased to see that the interest in cruising in the Middle East is growing year on year. Given the ever-growing demand for global cruises from the region it was only natural to create a website for our regional customers to provide them with access to the information they need said Lakshmi Durai chief executive officer for Travel ...

After revealing in April that the Reflection Suite on Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Reflection will feature an all-glass shower extending out over the edge of the ship the modern luxury brand has received so much interest that it has released renderings of the intriguing space. The 1 636-sq-ft Reflection Suite with 194-sq-ft veranda will be Celebrity s first two-bedroom suite complete with its distinctive sea-view bathroom with soothing rain shower and the host of amenities associated with Celebrity s luxury suites including the brand s round-the-clock European butler service. Celebrity s senior VP of Hotel Operations Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was completely transparent about how the brand will preserve the privacy of guests using the unique glass shower: We made a big investment in ensuring our guests can enjoy the shower entirely free of any concerns of being seen said Lutoff-Perlo. They can enjoy breath-taking sea views while discreetly showering courtesy of ...

It s estimated that more than one-billion people will tune in for this year s Olympic Games in the host city of London and Celebrity Cruises has arranged the rare opportunity for guests sailing on its modern luxury fleet to be among them. From the eagerly anticipated Opening Ceremony July 27 to the celebratory Closing Ceremony August 12 Celebrity will broadcast live via satellite the swimming diving gymnastics rowing cycling athletics and basketball events in addition to airing daily compilations of highlights from all 26 sports featured in the Games across all its ships. On Celebrity ships sailing in North America the events initially airing live also will be re-broadcast during more convenient times of day for guests to enjoy. Celebrity s guests will be able to view the Olympic Games within the comfort of their stylish staterooms and suites or in several hip bars and lounges on every Celebrity ship (with the exception of Celebrity Xpedition which sai...