Celebrity Beyond

Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Beyond docked in Argostoli, Kefalonia
History
Malta
NameCelebrity Beyond
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
OperatorCelebrity Cruises
Port of registryValletta,  Malta
Ordered16 May 2016[2]
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Yard numberL34
Laid down5 October 2018[2]
Launched31 March 2021[1][2]
Sponsored bySimone Biles
Christened4 November 2022
Acquired6 April 2022[2]
Maiden voyage27 April 2022
In service21 April 2022
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeEdge-class cruise ship
TypeCruise Ship
Tonnage141,420 GT[2]
Length326.5 m (1,071 ft)[2]
Beam39.5 m (130 ft)[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 kn (41.9 km/h; 26.0 mph)
Capacity
  • 3,260 passengers (double occupancy)
  • 3,937 passengers (maximum)
Crew1416

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.[3]

History[edit]

Planning[edit]

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.[4]

Construction[edit]

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 sister ship Celebrity Ascent, would be an evolution in the Edge-class design and feature an increase in gross tonnage, length, 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[edit]

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. [9]

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

Facilities[edit]

Like other Edge-class ships, Celebrity Beyond features 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.

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,[11] 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.

Beyond was the first in the Celebrity fleet to be equipped with SpaceX Starlink internet connections. The service launched on the September 5, 2022 "Celebrate With the CEO" cruise. [12]

Captain[edit]

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 Kate McCue is also the first American woman to captain a "Mega" cruise ship.

Kate has over four million followers and subscribers across the TikTok,[13] Instagram[14] and YouTube[15] social media platforms.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "EN IMAGES. Saint-Nazaire : le paquebot Celebrity Beyond a pris la place du Virtuosa" (in French). 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Celebrity Beyond (35380)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Royal Caribbean Newbuilds Will be Delayed". 10 August 2020.
  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.
  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.
  12. ^ "Celebrity Beyond To Be First Celebrity Cruises Ship To Offer Starlink Internet". Crew Center. 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
  13. ^ "Captain Kate McCue on TikTok". Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Captain Kate McCue on Instagram". Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Captain Kate McCue on YouTube". Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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