< img width="1200"height=" 630 "src=" https://www.tastyitinerary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Celebrity-Cruises-Announces-Next-Edge-Class-Ship-Celebrity-Xcite.webp "alt ="included image: The Magic Carpet on a Celebrity Cruises Edge-class ship crosses
the ocean at sundown, with the Celebrity Xcite logo added for the cruise line’s recently revealed ship.”/ > PinPin Subscribe now to get our Cruise Preparation Guide and the most recent updates! Celebrity Cruises marked two milestones at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the main delivery of Celeb Xcel and the statement of its next Edge-class ship, Celeb Xcite, now under construction and anticipated to debut in 2028.
During a ceremony participated in by executives from Royal Caribbean Group and Star Cruises, the very first piece of steel was cut for Star Xcite, marking the start of the ship’s building. As soon as complete, Xcite will end up being the sixth ship in Star’s Edge Series, a collection that has shaped the brand’s modern, design-focused method to travelling.
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty described the minute as “the next vibrant action in redefining premium travel,” including that each Edge-class ship has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible at sea. Laura Hodges Bethge, Star’s president, stated the group is thrilled to broaden on what guests have actually come to love aboard the Edge Series, including the most recent addition, Celeb Xcel, which sets sail next month.
The shipyard celebration for Xcel consisted of time-honored maritime customs such as a finalizing ceremony, a flag-changing event, and a toast in the ship’s Grand Plaza with more than 1,600 team members in attendance. Celebrity Xcel, the fifth ship in the class, will begin sailing from Fort Lauderdale in November, providing seven-night Caribbean schedules before moving to Europe for the summertime of 2026.
While information for Star Xcite have actually not yet been exposed, it will continue the brand’s concentrate on style innovation, location immersion, and an elevated onboard experience that defines the Edge Series.
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