First Peek at Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship Stunning Features

Celebrity Cruises has released details on their newest ship, the Celebrity Edge , utilizing 3-D design, the ship features dramatically expanded staterooms, cantilevered Magic Carpet platform and stunning suites set a new standard for ship design. Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said: “ Celebrity Edge is one of the most exciting, innovative and transformational ships I have ever been involved with," “The new features and refined design will establish a new baseline for ships from here on out." Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said, “Our guests don't want to just skim the world like a magazine – they want to feel a human connection with it," "Every element of Celebrity Edge is meant to make that connection intense and unforgettable. Our new class of ship will allow guests to experience their journeys with the uniqueness and sophistication that marks the rest of their lives.” Transformational Design A-List Global Designers Bring Their Best to Celebrity Guests Celebrity made the most of its first new ship class in 10 years, bringing in a design and architectural dream team from around the globe to push the boundaries of ship design and to evolve luxury travel at sea, including internationally renowned interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE of Kelly Hoppen Interiors and visionary architect Tom Wright of WKK. American designer Nate Berkus serves as Celebrity Edge 's design ambassador. Together with other designers whose work will be revealed later, the team arrived at designs that are fresh, exciting, current and comfortable – the essence of Celebrity's Modern Luxury style. Transformational Accommodations Design Breakthrough Enables Larger Rooms to Reach the Water’s Edge Revolutionary staterooms erase the boundaries between the traditional ship stateroom and its veranda, creating a closer connection to the ocean. The new Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda turns guest quarters into a seamless space, from the room's door all the way to the water’s edge. The simple touch of a button gives guests open-air access to the sea, bringing the outside in and the inside out. With the touch of another button, guests can take complete control of their stateroom and personalize everything from lighting, shades, temperature and service – even choosing a setting to tuck them in or gently wake them. The design adds 23 percent more square footage and 10 percent larger bathrooms than Celebrity’s Solstice Class. “The Retreat” Offers Spectacular New Experiences and Suite Categories The ultimate sanctuary for world travelers will be the new private utopia called The Retreat , featuring a private pool on The Retreat Sundeck . Also part of this special space is The Retreat Lounge , which brings heightened levels of style and sophistication to Celebrity Edge and boasts around-the-clock personal butler service, and the exclusive Suite Class restaurant Luminae @ The Retreat . With Celebrity Edge , Celebrity has more than doubled the number of available suites, adding two spectacular new categories. At the top of the line are two new Iconic Suites situated above the ship’s bridge. These near 2,600 sq. ft., two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites feature mind-blowing views thanks to panoramic windows enveloping the dining room, living room and bedrooms. The 700 sq. ft. veranda offers a 270-degree view of the ocean. Another new Suite Class comprises six split-level Edge Villas , which offer stunning views from two stories of windows, private plunge pools and direct walk-out access to The Retreat Sundeck. Hoppen also designed the two two-bedroom, two-bathroom Penthouse Suites with large soaking tubs on the veranda, large dual walk-through showers, and expansive walk-in closets, and the 146 large, outward-facing Sky Suites . All suites and double occupancy Edge Staterooms are fitted with exclusively designed plush king-size cashmere mattresses – an industry first – and offer personal butler services and access to The Re