Celebrity Edge - Celebrity Cruises

Updated 23.03.2022 Launched in 2019, Celebrity Cruises first edge-class ship Celebrity Edge paved the way for modern luxury cruising. The ship brought together innovation and indulgence, boasting the world’s first cruise ship cantilevered, floating platform- the Magic Carpet. Some of our team here at Cruise118.com were selected to attend her first sailing, excited to experience…

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We spoke with Royal Caribbean’s Director of Sales, Benjamin Bouldin, for some exclusive insight into what’s to come for the cruise line. Read on to find out more about new additions to the fleet and future plans for this extraordinary cruise line.   Firstly, tell us a little bit about Royal Caribbean. "At Royal Caribbean we aim to shake up perceptions when it comes...

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FlowRider - Royal Caribbean With the news that Independence of the Seas will no longer be sailing from the UK in 2020, it might have left you feeling a little confused and wondering which other ships to try in her place. There are plenty of alternative ships with similar characteristics of Independence of the Seas, including brand new for...

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Nightlife on-board Royal Caribbean Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean announced plans to redeploy newly refurbished Independence of the Seas to the Caribbean in 2020, rather than her prior planned UK season. Though it's a sad occasion for many of us who were looking forward to seeing one of the UK-favourites set sail from our home country, we're also here to...

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Cirque du Soleil show on-board MSC Cruises A partnership that seems strange at first but makes perfect sense, Cirque du Soleil and MSC Cruises have worked together since 2017. The partnership has since flourished into exclusive shows, extraordinary experiences, and unbelievable acrobatics. Our expert cruise journalist, Sara Macefield, recently got the chance to experience these shows up close and chat with the...

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MSC Bellissima, the new flagship for MSC Cruises, was launched at a star-studded ceremony in Southampton in March. Screen siren Sophia Loren did the honours as godmother, Holly Willoughby officiated at the ceremony and performers included opera star Andrea Bocelli and his son, Matteo, as well as cast members from the Cirque du Soleil. As...

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