Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Sixth Edge Series Ship
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for Celebrity Cruises, scheduled for delivery in 2028. The new vessel, known as Edge 6 or 'Xcel 2', will be a sister ship to Celebrity Xcel, which launches in November 2024.
The Edge Series, which began with Celebrity Edge in 2018, includes Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and the upcoming Celebrity Xcel. These ships feature innovative designs like the Magic Carpet® floating platform and Infinite Veranda® staterooms that blur the lines between ship and shore.
This order adds to Royal Caribbean Group's newbuild pipeline of eight ships. The company will welcome two new vessels in 2024: Royal Caribbean International's Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel. The agreement is subject to customary conditions, including financing.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) ha firmato un accordo con Chantiers de l'Atlantique per ordinare una quarta nave della serie Edge per Celebrity Cruises, prevista per la consegna nel 2028. La nuova nave, conosciuta come Edge 6 o 'Xcel 2', sarà una nave gemella della Celebrity Xcel, che sarà lanciata a novembre 2024.
La serie Edge, iniziata con Celebrity Edge nel 2018, include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex e la prossima Celebrity Xcel. Queste navi presentano design innovativi come la piattaforma flottante Magic Carpet® e le cabine Infinite Veranda® che sfumano i confini tra mare e terra.
Questo ordine si aggiunge al pipeline di nuove costruzioni del Royal Caribbean Group, che prevede otto navi. L'azienda accoglierà due nuove navi nel 2024: Star of the Seas di Royal Caribbean International e Celebrity Xcel. L'accordo è soggetto a condizioni consuete, tra cui il finanziamento.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) ha firmado un acuerdo con Chantiers de l'Atlantique para ordenar un sexto barco de la serie Edge para Celebrity Cruises, programado para entrega en 2028. El nuevo barco, conocido como Edge 6 o 'Xcel 2', será un barco hermano del Celebrity Xcel, que se lanzará en noviembre de 2024.
La serie Edge, que comenzó con Celebrity Edge en 2018, incluye Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, y el próximo Celebrity Xcel. Estos barcos presentan diseños innovadores como la plataforma flotante Magic Carpet® y las cabinas Infinite Veranda® que difuminan las líneas entre el barco y la costa.
Este pedido se suma a la cartera de nuevas construcción del Royal Caribbean Group de ocho barcos. La compañía dará la bienvenida a dos nuevos barcos en 2024: Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International y Celebrity Xcel. El acuerdo está sujeto a condiciones habituales, incluido el financiamiento.
로열 캐리비안 그룹 (NYSE: RCL)는 샹티에르 드 라틀란티크와 계약을 체결하여 여섯 번째 엣지 시리즈 선박을 Celebrity Cruises를 위해 주문하였으며, 2028년에 인도될 예정입니다. 신조선은 Edge 6 또는 '엑셀 2'로 알려져 있으며, 2024년 11월에 선보일 Celebrity Xcel의 자매선입니다.
엣지 시리즈는 2018년 Celebrity Edge로 시작되어 Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, 그리고 곧 출시될 Celebrity Xcel을 포함합니다. 이 선박들은 해양과 육지를 흐리게 만드는 혁신적인 디자인인 마법의 플랫폼 Magic Carpet®와 인피니트 베란다® 객실을 자랑합니다.
이번 주문은 로열 캐리비안 그룹의 새로운 건조 계획에 여덟 척이 추가되는 것입니다. 이 회사는 2024년에 로열 캐리비안 인터내셔널의 Star of the Seas와 Celebrity Xcel의 두 척의 새로운 선박을 맞이할 예정입니다. 계약은 재정 지원을 포함한 일반적인 조건에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) a signé un accord avec Chantiers de l'Atlantique pour commander un sixième navire de la série Edge pour Celebrity Cruises, dont la livraison est prévue en 2028. Le nouveau navire, connu sous le nom d'Edge 6 ou 'Xcel 2', sera un navire jumeau de la Celebrity Xcel, qui sera lancé en novembre 2024.
La série Edge, qui a débuté avec Celebrity Edge en 2018, comprend Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, et la prochaine Celebrity Xcel. Ces navires présentent des conceptions innovantes comme la plateforme flottante Magic Carpet® et les cabines Infinite Veranda® qui brouillent la frontière entre le navire et la terre.
Cette commande s'ajoute au pipeline de nouveaux bâtiments de Royal Caribbean Group, qui compte huit navires. La société accueillera deux nouveaux navires en 2024 : le Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International et la Celebrity Xcel. L'accord est soumis à des conditions habituelles, y compris le financement.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) hat einen Vertrag mit Chantiers de l'Atlantique unterzeichnet, um ein sechstes Schiff der Edge-Serie für Celebrity Cruises zu bestellen, das für die Auslieferung im Jahr 2028 geplant ist. Das neue Schiff, bekannt als Edge 6 oder 'Xcel 2', wird ein Schwesterschiff der Celebrity Xcel sein, die im November 2024 in Dienst gestellt wird.
Die Edge-Serie, die 2018 mit der Celebrity Edge begann, umfasst die Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex und das kommende Celebrity Xcel. Diese Schiffe zeichnen sich durch innovative Designs aus, wie die schwimmende Plattform Magic Carpet® und die Infinite Veranda® Kabinen, die die Grenzen zwischen Schiff und Ufer verwischen.
Diese Bestellung erweitert das Neubauprogramm der Royal Caribbean Group auf insgesamt acht Schiffe. Das Unternehmen wird 2024 zwei neue Schiffe begrüßen: die Star of the Seas von Royal Caribbean International und die Celebrity Xcel. Der Vertrag unterliegt den üblichen Bedingungen, einschließlich der Finanzierung.
- Expanding fleet with new ship delivery in 2028
- Demonstrates continued investment in premium segment
- Maintains moderate capacity growth strategy
- Features methanol capabilities for improved environmental performance
- Significant capital expenditure required
- Subject to financing conditions
- Long lead time until revenue generation (2028 delivery)
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Royal Caribbean Group's latest agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique for a sixth Edge Series vessel marks a strategic expansion of their premium segment, with estimated investment likely in the
The Edge Series' innovative features like the Magic Carpet® and Infinite Veranda® staterooms have historically commanded premium pricing, typically
With eight ships now in the newbuild pipeline, RCL is maintaining a careful balance between expansion and financial prudence. The company's total order book likely represents approximately
The timing is particularly strategic as the cruise industry continues its post-pandemic recovery, with premium segments showing stronger resilience and faster booking pace recovery compared to mainstream cruising. The 'Xcel Dream Makers' program demonstrates RCL's innovative approach to customer engagement, potentially reducing design revision costs and ensuring market acceptance.
"Celebrity's Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences. Each ship in this award-winning series has set a new standard for the industry, and Celebrity Xcel, sailing later this year, is no exception," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. Partnering with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to expand the Edge Series with Edge 6 is another milestone in our mission to deliver the world's best vacations responsibly."
"Celebrity Xcel will be the happy place of vacationers globally when she launches in November and we're thrilled to be making this commitment to bring her a sister ship in Edge 6," said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. "Celebrity Xcel will take forward the best of Edge Series ships coupled with seven new experiences, all perfected with the help of our recently announced Xcel Dream Makers - an industry first program enlisting the power of cruisers to make final decisions across culinary, interior design and entertainment."
Celebrity Cruises' Edge Series ships transformed guest's experience by bringing them closer to destinations with state-of-the-art features like the iconic Magic Carpet® – the world's first cantilevered, floating platform at sea – offering a unique way to dine, drink and connect with destinations, or take in the dramatic local landscapes. Other innovations introduced by Celebrity's Edge Series ships include Infinite Veranda® staterooms, which erase the boundaries between ship and shore. The sixth ship in the lineup will incorporate the series' key features and make room for other yet-to-be-announced innovations.
"The strong ties between Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Group have led to the creation of the unique Edge Series design," said Laurent Castaing, Chief Executive Officer, Chantiers de l'Atlantique. "This sixth ship marks the epitome of a pioneering series in the cruise industry that is both elegant, high-performing, and ever more innovative, notably thanks to its methanol capabilities."
Royal Caribbean Group's newbuild pipeline currently includes a total of eight ships on order. This year, the company will welcome two new ships including Royal Caribbean International's Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel. With this announcement, Royal Caribbean Group continues to drive its moderate capacity growth to help guests turn a vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.
This agreement is contingent upon customary conditions, including financing.
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About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a vacation industry leader with a global fleet of 66 ships across its five brands traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations. With a mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly, Royal Caribbean Group serves millions of guests each year through its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea; and expanding portfolio of land-based vacation experiences through Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club collection. The company also owns
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