Royal Caribbean inks agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Edge 6

Celebrity Cruises' next Edge Series ship will be the sixth in the series. [Photo: Celebrity Cruises]

Miami-headquartered Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028.

Edge 6 or “Xcel 2” will be the sister-ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to make its inaugural sailing later this year. Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge – the first ship in the series, which was delivered in 2018.

“Celebrity’s Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences,” said Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty. “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. Partnering with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to expand the Edge Series with Edge 6 is another