Celebrity is aiming to go past the Edge and above the Apex in its latest ship, Celebrity Beyond.
With a Michelin-starred chef, one of the world’s most famous interior designers and globally-inspired cuisine and cocktails, the culinary experience on board Celebrity Cruises latest ship is set to be “without comparison,” promised Celebrity ‘s president and CEO, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.
Capt. Kate McCue, the first American woman to become captain of a major cruise ship when she took the helm of Celebrity Edge in 2015, will become master of Celebrity Beyond.
Here’s a sneak peek at what guests can expect in the ship, due in April, 2022:
1) Celebrity world restaurant
Chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity’s culinary ambassador, has created his first signature restaurant at sea, Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud. As the name implies, travel is the inspiration and globally inspired flavors will be infused into his menus.
The ambience of the restaurant is a result of Jouin Manku’s creative team, which was responsible for designing the Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower as well as Celebrity’s Grand Plaza. Located at the heart of the ship, the room features a chandelier creating different atmosphere experiences from day to night.
2) Supersized bar
Distinguished interior designer Nate Berkus has created a supersized international venue dubbed the Sunset Bar. Working in collaboration with architect Tom Wright of WKK, best-known as the designer of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, the space is nearly twice as large as previous iterations,with unobstructed views.
Inspired by summer days around the world, from Mexico and California, to Greece, Berkus worked to create a casual yet elegant beach club vibe, featuring two open-air decks and a pergola covered entrance. Guests can pull up to a U-shaped bar or settle under the shade of plush daybed niches in this upscale space that combines elegance and relaxation.
3) World Class Bar
Complementing Celebrity Cruises’ extensive wine collection, expert mixologists will be ready to satisfy everyone from curious newcomers to connoisseurs alike at World Class Bar. Expert mixologists will craft bespoke cocktails for all tastes, creating a show while making each drink as well. The venue comes in partnership with Diageo, one of the world’s largest producers of spirits and beers, bringing beverage brands from across the spirit spectrum to Celebrity Cruises’ bars.
4) Expanded restaurants and menus
There will be 32 food and beverage experiences in total on board Celebrity Beyond, including 15 restaurants, five cafes and 12 bars and lounges and new menu offerings.
British interior designer Kelly Hoppen has been tapped to bring a new, fresh and luxurious aesthetic to several venues onboard Celebrity Beyond including the Rooftop Garden’s Rooftop Grill, the piazza-inspired Cafe al Bacio and the popular Mast Bar on the ship’s Resort Deck. All three spaces have been expanded and re-designed with an upscale, resort-like aura.
5) Going beyond her sisters
The third ship in Celebrity’s Edge Series, Celebrity Beyond is 17 decks high and 21 meters longer than her innovative predecessors Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex, making her the largest ship in the Celebrity fleet, with expanded versions of the brand’s popular signature spaces, including:
The Retreat, an exclusive area for suite guests, now featuring a two-story sundeck;
Rooftop Garden, a stunning resort deck featuring cantilevered float pools;-
Grand Plaza, at the heart of the ship spanning three decks and creating an airiness never-before experienced within a cruise ship;
Magic Carpet, a platform cantilevered above the sea, offering guests uninterrupted vistas while sipping cocktails or having dinner.
Celebrity Beyond will depart on her maiden voyage on April 27, 2022, from Southampton, England on a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain. She will then offer a variety of Mediterranean journeys including nine-night Italian Riviera and France itineraries and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October, when she then heads to the Caribbean. Voyages are now on sale.
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