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Celebrity Edge Sea Trials Underway

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The first set of sea trials for the new Celebrity Edge started last week as the prototype ship left the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on a pre-determined sailing program.

The 117,000-ton ship is due to be delivered from the yard later this year, and is the first of a four-ship order from the Miami-based brand, representing a new and highly innovative class of ship.

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Sea trials are generally a test-drive of sorts for ships, where the shipyard, class society, key suppliers and the shipowner observe key performance and safety data. Most prototype ships see multiple sets of sea trials, are their performance criteria are confirmed.

During sea trials, a ship is tested to its limits, from top speed to manoeuvrability, stopping distance and more.

Photos: Christophe Dedieu

Celebrity Marks Steel Cutting for New Celebrity Apex

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Celebrity Cruises has marked the steel cutting for its new Celebrity Apex. The second in the Edge series of ships will debut in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises)
Celebrity Cruises has marked the steel cutting for its new Celebrity Apex. The second in the Edge series of ships will debut in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises)

Celebrity Cruises has marked a milestone, with the steel cutting for its new Celebrity Apex.

The event took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard (formerly STX France) in Saint-Nazaire, France. The steel cutting is the traditional first step in the shipbuilding process. Celebrity Apex will debut in the spring of 2020 as the second in the line’s Edge series. It will follow Celebrity Edge, set to debut in November 2018

“Welcoming Celebrity Apex into our family with the leadership team was a very special moment, especially when we all signed the ship silhouette cut from the first piece of steel,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO, Celebrity Cruises.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique and are thrilled to work on another very special ship together,” she added. “The success and momentum for Celebrity Edge has been incredible, and with Celebrity Apex we will yet again show how we are taking our brand to the next level. We are offering our guests the best way to experience the world in modern luxury style.”

The third and fourth ships in the Edge series will debut in the fall of 2021 and fall of 2022.

Celebrity is one of five brands operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Celebrity turns to a different operator for Edge spa

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Celebrity Cruises said the spa operator on its new Celebrity Edge will be One Spa World, a division of Steiner Leisure, rather than Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the operator on previous ships.

Celebrity said the spa will be designed by New York decorator Kelly Hoppen and occupy 22,000 square feet.

The spa will offer more than 124 treatments, including signature offerings such as the Ocean Spa Wave Massage, Hot Mineral Body Boost, Poultice-Powered Muscle Release, Zero Gravity Wellness Massage, Restorative Salt Stone Massage, and Thousand Flower Detox Wrap, Celebrity said.

The Persian Garden, a room of heated ceramic loungers on current Celebrity ships, will evolve into the Sea Thermal Suite, with eight distinctive therapeutic experiences. They will include the hammam, salt room, steam room, rainfall water therapy room, float room, heated tile loungers, infrared sauna and Crystalarium.

AquaClass guests receive complimentary access to the Sea Thermal Suite, among other complimentary amenities, Celebrity said.

New to the spa on Edge will be several speciality treatment tables. They include:

• Spa Wave MLW Amphibia Table: A water-filled cushion conforms to the curves of the guest’s body. Colour therapy lighting.

• WellMassage4D Table: This treatment table, a Celebrity first, uses breakthrough technology to deliver a deeper and more relaxing massage.

• MLX Quartz Table: Another Celebrity first, warm crystals mould and shape around the body, releasing muscle tension and promoting a deeper state of relaxation.

Celebrity said MediSpa treatments on the Edge will include Dysport Wrinkle Treatments and Restylane® Dermal Filler Treatments.

Celebrity also said it will partner with Kerastase, a luxury haircare brand, to introduce the first Kerastase Institute at sea.

The fitness centre on the ship will offer hot yoga, Technogym Group Cycle, Fitness on Demand virtual fitness programming, cardio boxing, Bungee Fit equipment and Peloton spinning bikes.

The Celebrity Edge’s maiden cruise departs Dec. 16 from Fort Lauderdale.