Celebrity Cruises has revealed the revised name of its latest ship at a steel cutting ceremony for the vessel.
At the Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France, it was announced that the ship, due for delivery in spring 2020, will be called Celebrity Apex.
Until last week’s announcement, the ship was set to be called Celebrity Beyond.
Celebrity Apex will be the second in the line’s Edge series and will follow the launch of Celebrity Edge this November.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises’ president and chief executive, said the line was “grateful” for its relationship with the shipyard, formerly known as STX France.
She said: “We are are thrilled to work on another very special ship together.
“The success and momentum for Celebrity Edge has been incredible, and with Celebrity Apex we will yet again show how we are taking our brand to the next level.”
The third and fourth Edge series ships are slated for delivery in autumn 2021 and autumn 2022.