Celebrity Cruises has introduced its first river cruise ship, the Celebrity Compass, marking its entry into the river cruise market next year. This major milestone was celebrated with the successful float out of the ship, completing its exterior construction.
The float out process began on September 9 at the Zwijnenburg shipyard in Rotterdam, after which the Celebrity Compass traveled 80 kilometers to the TeamCo Shipyard in Heusden by September 12. Scheduled to set sail on the Rhine in August 2027, it will be the first of 20 river cruise ships for Celebrity Cruises, all built to operate on the Rhine and Danube rivers by 2031.
Guests can look forward to an experience akin to Celebrity’s Edge class ships, featuring 86 cabins, six dining options, and amenities like open-air bars and lounges, including favorites such as Cafe al Bacio and the Martini Bar. Unique to this ship, passengers can enjoy dining above the river on the Magic Edge platform and relax in an infinity-edge plunge pool.
Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, emphasized that the float out of Celebrity Compass is a significant milestone in realizing their vision for luxury river cruising, focusing on design, hospitality, and rich destination experiences.
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