Celebrity Cruises has celebrated the traditional coin ceremony for Celebrity Beyond, a significant construction milestone for the next ship in the line’s Edge Series.
The ceremony, which is is meant to bring the ship good fortune, coincided with the laying of ship’s first keel block.
“In a year that has continuously tested the strength of our industry, it is encouraging that we move forward with building Celebrity Beyond,” said Richard Fain, Chairman of the Royal Caribbean Group, parent company of Celebrity Cruises.
“Celebrity Beyond signals that as we prepare to return to service, we do so confidently and with great optimism about the future. ”
Tobias King, project manager for Celebrity Cruises, and Sébastien Le Boulluec, project manager Edge Series at Chantiers de l’Atlantique prepare to place the ceremonial coins from the American Innovation dollar series honouring Annie Jump Cannon, the daughter of an American shipbuilder, a suffragist and a pioneering astronomer.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, added: “This is a proud and exciting moment because Celebrity Beyond will continue to elevate an already incredibly innovative and transformative Series of ships for our brand – and the industry.
“I thank all of my amazing colleagues and our incredible partners at the shipyard for moving us one step closer to bringing Celebrity Beyond to life. We have some special surprises planned with Celebrity Beyond and I really can’t wait to share her with the world.”
Celebrity Beyond, sister to Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex, is anticipated to be delivered in Spring 2022.