Double order for Celebrity at STX France
The subsidiary of RCCL Groups places an order for 2 new-design vessels from the French shipyard which has a full orderbook
Celebrity Cruises has ordered 2 new-design ships from STX France St Nazaire; no price was given.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. signed a letter of intent to build a pair of 117,000 GT ships, whose delivery is due in fall 2018 and early 2020, developed under the project name EDGE.
The 2,900-passenger vessels will build upon modern luxury experience of Millennium- and Solstice-class vessels; Project EDGE design is intended to deliver'small ship itineraries with large ship amenities. In fact the size is smaller than the Solstice series, the largest of which is the 126,000 GT Celebrity Reflection, which has one more deck than first 4 ships, all built at Meyer Werft.
“The addition confirms our long-term strategic plan of moderate capacity growth and continues the momentum the brand has achieved in the premium segment” said RCCL supremo Richard Fain.
“Project EDGE offers STX France the opportunity to again set a new standard for modern iconic architecture” commented Celebrity president Michael Bayley.
“This is a dramatic step forward in premium cruise ship design” outlined STX France managing director Laurent Castaing. “These vessels represent a significant leap forward in environmentally friendly ship design, benefiting from new technologies to drive significant fuel efficiency and an ongoing process to ensure the extensive use of sustainable materials”.
Kilde: Ship2Shore
The subsidiary of RCCL Groups places an order for 2 new-design vessels from the French shipyard which has a full orderbook
Celebrity Cruises has ordered 2 new-design ships from STX France St Nazaire; no price was given.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. signed a letter of intent to build a pair of 117,000 GT ships, whose delivery is due in fall 2018 and early 2020, developed under the project name EDGE.
The 2,900-passenger vessels will build upon modern luxury experience of Millennium- and Solstice-class vessels; Project EDGE design is intended to deliver'small ship itineraries with large ship amenities. In fact the size is smaller than the Solstice series, the largest of which is the 126,000 GT Celebrity Reflection, which has one more deck than first 4 ships, all built at Meyer Werft.
“The addition confirms our long-term strategic plan of moderate capacity growth and continues the momentum the brand has achieved in the premium segment” said RCCL supremo Richard Fain.
“Project EDGE offers STX France the opportunity to again set a new standard for modern iconic architecture” commented Celebrity president Michael Bayley.
“This is a dramatic step forward in premium cruise ship design” outlined STX France managing director Laurent Castaing. “These vessels represent a significant leap forward in environmentally friendly ship design, benefiting from new technologies to drive significant fuel efficiency and an ongoing process to ensure the extensive use of sustainable materials”.
Kilde: Ship2Shore