Celebrity Cruise continued its “game-changing” impact on travel with the hand-over of Celebrity Beyond yesterday (6 April), in what was the industry’s first physical delivery ceremony since the pandemic began more than two years ago.
Designed to give guests endless opportunities to disconnect from the world, Celebrity claims the new ship goes further than imagined possible for a cruise ship, creating a new world of wonder.
Taking ownership of the ship from shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity’s President and CEO, personally honoured the thousands of design experts and shipyard employees at a ceremony also attended by Royal Caribbean Group’s President Jason Liberty and captain, Kate McCue, pictured top of page admiring her ship.
“The delivery of Celebrity Beyond today marks our ongoing commitment to growth and innovation; today, we celebrate the future of travel and its possibilities,” said Jason Liberty.
“This incredible ship, on this long-awaited day, signifies our commitment to investing in the future of the travel industry, as well as the ship building industry in Europe. We look forward to what’s to come as the travel industry grows to new peaks.”
All smiles as Celebrity Beyond is signed, sealed and delivered in France
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said: “We believe that Beyond speaks to the growing trend of people seeking new luxury experiences that are personalised, effortless and meaningful. We
see Beyond leading the cruise industry into the next era of luxury.
Celebrity Beyond’s maiden voyage departs from Southampton on 27 April for a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville,
Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain.
She will then offer a variety of Mediterranean journeys including nine-night Italian Riviera and France itineraries and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October, when she then heads to the Caribbean.