Celebrity Edge Begins First Alaska Cruise Season

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge embarks today on its maiden Alaska voyage, where it will sail a 7-day Dawes Glacier itinerary roundtrip from Seattle. This marks the first Edge Series ship that Celebrity has deployed to Alaska. 

With its unique outward-facing design (a unique feature of the Edge Series), Celebrity Edge will offer guests an unmatched immersive experience as they take in the awe-inspiring glaciers and landscapes of Alaska. 

“There’s no better way to see the pristine Alaskan wilderness than onboard Celebrity Edge, which was specifically designed to create a closer connection between guests and destinations,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “Our elevated vacation options are redefining travel, especially in this region.”

Celebrity Edge will spend May through September 2024 in Alaska. The ship will sail roundtrip from Seattle and one-way between Vancouver to Seattle on six- and seven-night voyages. Itineraries include visits to Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, as well as scenic cruising of the Endicott Arm. 

Guests sailing on Celebrity Edge this summer in Alaska will enjoy the ship’s 29 distinct restaurants and bars, The Magic Carpet (the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform), and a range of luxurious accommodations to choose from. 

Two additional Celebrity ships will spend May to September calling on Alaska - Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Solstice. In total, the line will offer 57 voyages for the season. 
Celebrity Cruises (as part of the Royal Caribbean Group) continues to engage port communities across Alaska through its Sea the Future commitment. This initiative aims to sustain the planet, energize communities, and accelerate innovation while delivering the best vacations responsibly. Key initiatives of this program in Alaska include: 

• Grand Opening of the Ketchikan Salmon Walk - In partnership with the Tongass Historical Museum, the Ketchikan Salmon Walk recently opened this summer, offering vacationers the opportunity to learn about salmon migration and the life cycle in Ketchikan Creek.
• Local sourcing of Alaska products - Committed to fostering relationships with Alaska businesses, guests are offered access to a variety of Alaska-owned products, retailers, excursions, and experiences. 
• Sitka Sound Science Center - The Sitka Sound Science Center’s Scientists in the Schools program enables local scientists to partner with students to explore science and ecosystems. This initiative aims to foster a passion and appreciation for science and nature among Sitka’s youth. 
• Voyij.com Partnership - Over the past three cruising seasons, Royal Caribbean Group’s partnership with Skagway-based Voyij.com has driven more than $1 million in sales to local businesses in Alaska.

Bookings for all 2024 Alaska voyages with Celebrity Cruises are now open: Explore All Cruises

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