Celebrity Cruises has announced an order for two 2,900-passenger ships with the STX France shipyard.
A letter of intent has been signed with the first ship due for delivery in the Autumn of 2018 followed by the second in 2020.
The new Edge-class ships would offer ‘small-ship itineraries with large-ship amenities’, according to a statement from parent RCCL.
The ships will ‘represent a significant leap forward in environmentally friendly ship design’, employing the latest technology and sustainable materials to enhance fuel efficiency.
"STX France designs and builds some of the most innovative and stylish cruise ships in the world, and project EDGE offers them the opportunity to again set a new standard for modern iconic architecture," said Celebrity Cruises president and CEO Michael Bayley.
