Celebrity Beyond

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Celebrity Beyond
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Celebrity Beyond docked in Argostoli, Kefalonia
History
Civil Ensign of Malta.svg Malta
NameCelebrity Beyond
OwnerCelebrity Beyond LLC. [1]
Operator Celebrity Cruises
Port of registry Valletta, Civil Ensign of Malta.svg  Malta
Ordered16 May 2016 [2]
Builder Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Yard numberL34
Laid down5 October 2018 [2]
Launched31 March 2021 [3] [2]
Sponsored by Simone Biles
Christened4 November 2022
Acquired6 April 2022 [2]
Maiden voyage27 April 2022
In service21 April 2022
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and type Edge-class cruise ship
Tonnage141,420  GT [2]
Length326.5 m (1,071 ft 2 in) [2]
Beam39.5 m (129 ft 7 in) [2]
Height57.9m (New Panamax)
Draught8.5 m (28 ft) [2]
Decks21
Installed power
  • 2 × Wärtsilä W12V46F
  • 2 × Wärtsilä W8L46F
  • 1 × Wärtsilä W12V32
Propulsion2 × ABB azipod 4x Tunnel Thruster
Speed22.6 knots (41.9 km/h; 26.0 mph)
Capacity
  • 3,260 passengers (double occupancy)
  • 3,937 passengers (maximum)
Crew1,416

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 is captained by Kate McCue. [4]

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Background and design

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 of the Edge class. [5]

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

The ship is also fitted with the Magic Carpet tender dock, designed to prevent hull collisions while anchored offshore. While sailing, the Magic Carpet is equipped with a bar and can be used as a patio, [7] when positioned at three different decks (Decks 5, 14, and 16).

The ship features a spa and a fitness centre that overlooks the sea from above the wheelhouse.

Celebrity Beyond was the first in the Celebrity fleet to be equipped with SpaceX Starlink internet connections. The service launched on the 5 September 2022 "Celebrate With the CEO" cruise. [8]

Construction and career

Steel cutting for Celebrity Beyond occurred on 28 January 2020, [9] at which point Celebrity confirmed the ship's name. At the same time, it was reported that the ship, and sister ship Celebrity Ascent, would be an evolution in the Edge-class design and feature an increase in gross tonnage, length, and passenger capacity. [10]

In August 2020, it was announced that the delivery of Celebrity 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. [11]

On 19 November 2020, the keel for Celebrity Beyond was laid down. [12]

The ship arrived in Southampton on 21 April 2022 for its maiden voyage on 27 April to Barcelona. This initial itinerary called at La Rochelle, Bilbao, Lisbon, Cadiz, Malaga, Palma and concluded in Barcelona. [13]

On 10 May 2022, Celebrity Cruises announced that gymnast Simone Biles will be the godmother of the ship. The christening ceremony was held in Florida on 4 November 2022.

Captain

Kate McCue is the current captain of Celebrity Beyond. She often brings to the bridge her Sphynx cat named Bug Naked, whose semi-official title on board is "Maneuvering Support Mammal". Captain McCue is also the first American woman to captain a "Mega" cruise ship. McCue has over four million followers and subscribers across the TikTok, [14] Instagram [15] and YouTube [16] social media platforms.

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