The Edge Class ships are just the latest vessels at the line to break ground when it comes to innovation. They offer such groundbreaking features as cabins with glass walls facing the sea that open at the top to create a balcony-like feel and 'magic carpet' platforms on their exteriors that move up and down for a variety of uses. The line's three new Edge Class ships are widely heralded as three of the most innovative cruise ships at sea. An introduction to Celebrity Cruises shipsįor years, Celebrity has been one of the cruise industry's great innovators when it comes to new cruise vessels.

As we'll explain below, these three vessels are far different than the line's 12 main ships and constitute what is, in effect, a separate business for the brand. In addition, Celebrity operates three very small vessels in the Galápagos that, together, make up a fourth grouping of vessels.

If you know one member of the group, you know them all. Of the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Celebrity Cruises has one of the simplest fleets.Īt the core of the brand are 12 relatively big ships that can be bunched into just three groups.įor more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter.Įach of these groups - known as 'classes' in cruise industry lingo - is made of ships that were constructed around the same time with the same basic design.

Celebrity reflection cruise ship