Celebrity Beyond has reached Southampton. The ship and her crew of over 1,400, sailed into Southampton port yesterday helmed by Captain Kate McCue and welcomed by Vice President EMEA, Jo Rzymowska.
Designed by globally renowned designers and architects, the ship features Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud’s first restaurant at sea, as well as goop CEO and Founder Gwyneth Paltrow as its Well-Being Advisor.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises President and CEO said: “The arrival of Celebrity Beyond into Southampton, where it will soon depart on its maiden voyage, is a historic moment for the brand as we welcome this awe-inspiring, expectation-defying ship, which is set to lead the cruise industry into a new era of new luxury.
“Celebrity Beyond is a true game-changer for the industry and represents our commitment to growth, to the future of the travel industry and to staying at the forefront of innovation.”
Jo Rzymowska, Celebrity Cruises Managing Director, EMEA said: “We have been eagerly anticipating this arrival moment and we are thrilled to welcome Celebrity Beyond as she sails into Southampton, kicking off her inaugural season in Europe, and setting a new standard for luxury.
“With its inspirational design, sensational experiences and signature personalised service, Beyond is the travel experience this market has been craving. We can’t wait for everyone to see what this incredible ship has to offer.”
Celebrity Beyond will depart on her maiden voyage on 27 April from Southampton on a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain.
Guests can choose from a variety of Mediterranean journeys including nine-night Italian Riviera and France itineraries, and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October, when the ship then heads to the Caribbean. Voyages are now on sale.
For more information, visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/gb/cruise-ships/celebrity-beyond.
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