Celebrity Edge is set to make a spectacular debut in Alaska for the first time this summer, showcasing its groundbreaking outward-facing design in the stunning Alaskan wilderness. Beginning its maiden voyage in April 2024, Celebrity Edge will offer a seven-night roundtrip journey from Seattle, featuring a Dawes Glacier itinerary with stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.
The ship’s design enhances the experience of exploring Alaska’s natural beauty. With its unique outward-facing layout, Celebrity Edge ensures guests have unparalleled views of the majestic glaciers and pristine landscapes. Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises, emphasizes that the ship’s design aims to forge a closer connection between travelers and their destinations.
From May through September 2024, travelers aboard Celebrity Edge can enjoy a variety of Alaskan adventures. The ship will offer roundtrip voyages from Seattle as well as one-way journeys between Vancouver and Seattle. Highlights of the itineraries include exploring Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” cruising through the Endicott Arm to view local wildlife, visiting Alaska’s capital, Juneau, and discovering Skagway. The journey will also include a scenic passage through the Inside Passage to Victoria before returning to Seattle.
Key features of Celebrity Edge include:
- Transformational Accommodations: The ship offers modern two-story Edge Villas with plunge pools and staterooms featuring Infinite Verandas, which blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, providing direct sea access with just the touch of a button.
- The Retreat: Exclusive to suite guests, this area features a private restaurant, lounge, sundeck, and a dedicated team of butlers, attendants, and concierges available 24/7 to cater to every need.
- Culinary Excellence: With 29 distinct dining venues, bars, and lounges, Celebrity Edge delivers a world-class culinary experience. The menus, crafted by a Michelin-star chef, offer global flavors that reflect the destinations visited.
- Unique Spaces: The ship features The Magic Carpet, the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform, and Eden, a three-level sensory experience wrapped in glass. These spaces offer exceptional dining and entertainment options with panoramic views.
- Transformative Venues: The Grand Plaza, inspired by Italian piazzas, serves as a central hub with specialty restaurants, the Martini Bar, Cafe al Bacio, and the new Grand Plaza Cafe.