With less than 3 months to launch, the work on Celebrity Edge is happening at an impressive pace. Celebrity Cruises has now revealed the stunning Grand Plaza that is the heart of the vessel. They have also provided more glimpses at several areas around the ship from a recent Celebrity Edge Shipyard Preview.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said:
“We couldn’t be happier that the excitement and anticipation around the launch of Celebrity Edge is growing each and every day,”
“We’re thrilled to give everyone another sneak peek of our transformational new ship with the unveiling of The Grand Plaza, the ever-evolving epicenter of Celebrity Edge, and even more beautiful installations brought to life by the truly visionary Jouin Manku, who infused a dynamism and energy that will be felt throughout the ship at almost every turn.”
Mixing simplicity and modernity, The Grand Plaza takes inspiration from the glamourous days of transatlantic travel. At a time when cruise ships were at the heart of chic society, the center of these ships were traditionally spectacular ballrooms, accented with dramatic staircases and ornate chandeliers. They were social places to meet, greet, dine, drink and dance. The Grand Plaza pays homage to these powerful historic spaces and reinterprets them for the 21st century.
Guests will be transported to the lively piazzas of Italy, of which this sprawling 5,167 sq. ft. space was also inspired. Home to many of the incredible new specialty restaurants – including Raw on 5 and Fine Cut Steakhouse on Deck 5; Le Grand Bistro and Café al Bacio on Deck 4; and the new Grand Plaza Café on Deck 3 – The Grand Plaza truly is a grand space. At its center, on Deck 3, guests will find the breathtaking next evolution of the always-buzzing Martini Bar, one of the most popular venues across Celebrity’s fleet. Adorning the edges of The Grand Plaza are intricately hand-stitched mesh screens, combining more than 13,500 pieces of metal, leather, and fabric.
Celebrity Edge will commence her inaugural Caribbean season when she arrives in Fort Lauderdale in December. For more details visit, Celebrity Cruises website.
