Celebrity Beyond

*Celebrity Beyond*
	Celebrity Beyond in La Rochelle, 2022
History
Malta
Name	Celebrity Beyond
Owner	Royal Caribbean Group
Operator	Celebrity Cruises
Port of registry	Valletta, Malta
Ordered	16 May 2016[1]
Builder	Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Yard number	L34
Laid down	5 October 2018[1]
Launched	31 March 2021[2][1]
Acquired	6 April 2022[1]
Maiden voyage	27 April 2022
In service	21 April 2022
Identification	IMO number: 9838395; MMSI number: 215808000; Callsign: 9HA5296;
Status	In service
General characteristics
Class and type	Edge-class cruise ship
Type	Cruise Ship
Tonnage	141,420 GT[1]
Length	326.5 m (1,071 ft)[1]
Beam	39.5 m (130 ft)[1]
Height	57.9m (New Panamax)
Draught	8.5 m (28 ft)[1]
Decks	21
Installed power	2 × Wärtsilä W12V46F; 2 × Wärtsilä W8L46F; 1 × Wärtsilä W12V32;
Propulsion	2 × ABB Azipod 4x Tunnel Thruster
Speed	22.6 kn (41.9 km/h; 26.0 mph)
Capacity	3,260 passengers (double occupancy); 3,937 passengers (maximum);
Crew	1416

Celebrity Beyond is a cruise ship owned by Celebrity Cruises, taking its name from the company's slogan. The third in the Edge-class, the ship was constructed at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, and entered service in April 2022. The ship will be captained by Kate McCue.[3]

History

Planning

On 25 May 2016, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., parent company of Celebrity, announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the STX Corporation (then owners of Chantiers) for the third and fourth ships for the Edge class.[4]

Construction

Steel cutting for Celebrity Beyond occurred on 28 January 2020,[5] at which point Celebrity confirmed the ship's name. At the same time, it was reported that the ship, and a future sister Celebrity Ascent will evolve in design and expand in gross tonnage and passenger capacity.[6]

In August 2020, it was announced that the delivery of Beyond (as well as that of Wonder of the Seas) would be delayed by approximately 10 months due to shipyard closures and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [7]

On 19 November 2020, the keel for Celebrity Beyond was laid down.[8]

Maiden Voyage

The ship arrived in Southampton on 21 April 2022 for its maiden voyage on 27 April to Barcelona. This initial itinerary calls at La Rochelle, Bilbao, Lisbon, Cadiz, Malaga, Palma and concludes in Barcelona. [9]

Facilities

Like other Edge-class ships, Celebrity Beyond will feature Eden, a 270 degree, three deck observation lounge,[10] which features a ramp connecting decks 5 and 6, in addition to a cafe, a bar, and a dining venue.

Celebrity Beyond will be fitted with the Magic Carpet tender dock, designed to prevent hull collisions while anchored offshore. While sailing, the Magic Carpet can be used as a patio,[11] when parked at three different decks. In addition, there will be a spa and a fitness centre.

References

"Celebrity Beyond (35380)". DNV Vessel Register. DNV. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
"EN IMAGES. Saint-Nazaire : le paquebot Celebrity Beyond a pris la place du Virtuosa" (in French). 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
"Royal Caribbean Newbuilds Will be Delayed". 10 August 2020.
"Royal Caribbean Orders Three New Ships". Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
"Celebrity Cuts Steel and Names New Ship Celebrity Beyond". Cruise Industry News. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
Groizeleau, Vincent (29 January 2020). "Saint-Nazaire : la construction du premier Edge Jumbo a débuté". Mer et Marine (in French). Retrieved 7 July 2020.
"Celebrity Beyond, Wonder of the Seas delayed to 2022". seatrade-cruise.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
Young, Susan J. (19 November 2020). "Celebrity Cruises Celebrates Keel Laying For Celebrity Beyond". Travel Agent Central. Questex. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
"Celebrity Beyond Arrives in UK". 21 April 2022.
Saltzman, Dori (27 June 2017). "Celebrity Edge to Feature Three-Deck High Eden Lounge". Cruise Critic. The Independent Traveler. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
Saltzman, Dori (8 January 2020). "Celebrity Cruises' Magic Carpet on Celebrity Edge". Cruise Critic. The Independent Traveler. Retrieved 7 July 2020.

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[DNV-1] "Celebrity Beyond (35380)". DNV Vessel Register. DNV. Retrieved 26 April 2022.

[2] "EN IMAGES. Saint-Nazaire : le paquebot Celebrity Beyond a pris la place du Virtuosa" (in French). 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-04-01.

[3] "Royal Caribbean Newbuilds Will be Delayed". 10 August 2020.

[:0-4] "Royal Caribbean Orders Three New Ships". Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2020.

[5] "Celebrity Cuts Steel and Names New Ship Celebrity Beyond". Cruise Industry News. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.

[:33-6] Groizeleau, Vincent (29 January 2020). "Saint-Nazaire : la construction du premier Edge Jumbo a débuté". Mer et Marine (in French). Retrieved 7 July 2020.

[7] "Celebrity Beyond, Wonder of the Seas delayed to 2022". seatrade-cruise.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-09-23.

[8] Young, Susan J. (19 November 2020). "Celebrity Cruises Celebrates Keel Laying For Celebrity Beyond". Travel Agent Central. Questex. Retrieved 20 November 2020.

[9] "Celebrity Beyond Arrives in UK". 21 April 2022.

[10] Saltzman, Dori (27 June 2017). "Celebrity Edge to Feature Three-Deck High Eden Lounge". Cruise Critic. The Independent Traveler. Retrieved 7 July 2020.

[11] Saltzman, Dori (8 January 2020). "Celebrity Cruises' Magic Carpet on Celebrity Edge". Cruise Critic. The Independent Traveler. Retrieved 7 July 2020.