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INTRODUCING SEA THE FUTURE

At Royal Caribbean Group every day is oceans day. But today, World Oceans Day, gives us the opportunity to celebrate and bring attention to our oceans which are central to our business and overall mission of delivering the best vacation experiences, responsibly. Beginning 30 years ago with Save the Waves, a first-of-its-kind environmental program in the industry, we have continued to evolve and gone beyond what is expected. Today, we are excited to introduce a fresh and approachable way of spotlighting the work we do with SEA the Future.

SEA the Future and its three main pillars — (S)ustain our Planet, (E)nergize Communities and (A)ccelerate Innovation — will be featured regularly across our brands as we pioneer, innovate and reach beyond the horizon.

The Celebrity Apex, a large cruise ship, sailing on the ocean.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP ANNOUNCES GROUND-BREAKING BIOFUEL TESTING,
ACCELERATING THE INDUSTRY’S ENERGY TRANSITION

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas will be at the forefront
of alternative fuel use thanks to extended sustainable biofuel tests this summer in Europe

Celebrity Cruises is the FIRST and ONLY cruise line to ever be Star Rated by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide.

Forbes Travel Guide has 65 years of expertise in evaluating and verifying luxury at the finest hotels, resorts – and now resorts at sea – in the world.

It’s truly an honor to be in the company of some of the world’s most exclusive hotels. ​

We are proud that our ships make up nearly one third of the exclusive list of only 17 hotels in the world with 1,000+ rooms to have been Star Rated by Forbes Travel Guide.

CELEBRITY CRUISES’ NEXT EDGE-SERIES SHIP BRINGS NEW FLEX FUEL ENGINE TO INDUSTRY

Royal Caribbean Group’s new ship will be at the forefront of alternative fuel use thanks to partnership with technology group Wärtsilä and shipyard Chantiers de L’Atlantique

When Celebrity Cruises introduces the fifth ship in the revolutionary Edge Series, it will feature the collaborative efforts of its parent company Royal Caribbean Group, technology group Wärtsilä and shipyard Chantiers de L’Atlantique (CdA) to advance the use of alternative fuels for the cruise industry.

AN EXCLUSIVE NEW TIER
OF REWARDS

The Iconic Advisor Club is a new by-invitation-only tier within our much-loved Celebrity Rewards program.
Iconic Advisor Club members will enjoy 12 months of access to luxurious members-only benefits and elevated rewards,
ranging from exclusive point promotions to attractive discounts off your personal cruises and VIP event invitations.
They’ll be the first to hear about Celebrity Cruises’ latest selling opportunities, plus enjoy a new concierge Rewards service

CELEBRITY WONDERVERSE

JOURNEY WONDERFULL ON THE FIRST SHIP IN THE METAVERSE ​

Join us at the forefront of innovation as we sail further into the metaverse on its first virtual cruise ship. Connect with guests from around the world, tour onboard venues, meet the Celebrity Cruises team, and experience the inspiring destinations we journey to. ​

TRAVEL PARTNER SUMMIT

Created exclusively for our travel partner community, please join Celebrity Cruises for our first annual Travel Partner Summit – a thoughtfully curated series focused on 2024 and 2025 global new deployment information, full of live, educational content from brand stakeholders.

Register for all three sessions and reserve your seat – space is limited!

CELEBRITY BEYOND OFFICIALLY NAMED BY SIMONE BILES

A Groundbreaking Godmother for a Groundbreaking Ship: Gold Medalist Simone Biles Officially Names Celebrity Beyond.
“Simone is truly the G.O.A.T inside and outside of the gym, and I’m humbled and thrilled to welcome her as godmother of our newest ship Celebrity Beyond,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises.

Royal Caribbean Group to Use SpaceX’s Starlink in an Industry-first to Provide High-speed Internet Onboard Full Cruise Fleet

Royal Caribbean Group announced August 30 its plan to implement SpaceX’s Starlink – making the Group the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew fleetwide. The innovative broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships, along with all new vessels for each of the brands.