Celebrity Beyond has formally joined the Celebrity Cruises fleet, the third within the iconic Edge sequence. Simone Biles, the 19 occasions world champion, seven-time Olympic Champion, and probably the most embellished US gymnast in historical past had the honour of main the ship’s naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the present day, November 4.
Simone Biles follows Reshma Saujani of Girls Who Code and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who beforehand inaugurated Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Edge.
All three are famend for his or her advocacy of ladies in all places. Biles discovered herself within the becoming firm of barrier-breaking Captain Kate McCue, who’s on the helm of Celebrity Beyond.
Simone Biles Heads Celebrity Beyond Naming Ceremony
World-famous gymnast Simone Biles, probably the most embellished gymnast within the United States and an inspiration for girls and boys worldwide, had the honour of heading the naming ceremony for Celebrity Cruises’ latest cruise ship, Celebrity Beyond.
The third of 4 Edge-class cruise ships has operated in Europe this summer time and accomplished her maiden Caribbean voyage across the Southern Caribbean earlier in the present day (November 4), adopted by the official naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Captain Kate McCue, who’s on the helm of Celebrity Beyond, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty, and Celebrity Cruises President Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, all attended the ceremony, throughout which Biles was past excited to be named the official Godmother of the most recent cruise ship within the fleet:
“It is an honor to be selected as Beyond’s Godmother and to join such a distinguished group of strong, barrier-breaking women who have been named as Celebrity’s Godmothers before me,” mentioned Simone Biles.
“I appreciate the important message this designation holds in recognizing our accomplishments as empowering women, and I am honored to share the stage today with fellow brave, boundary-breaking leaders like Lisa-Lutoff Perlo and Captain Kate McCue.”
During the ceremony, 2500 visitors had been in attendance, along with media and executives from Royal Caribbean Group and Celebrity Cruises. The ceremony concluded with a reside efficiency by award-winning singer-songwriter Leona Lewis.
Jason Liberty, President and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group: “I can think of no one better to be the Godmother of this incredible ship than the G.O.A.T. herself – Simone Biles.”
“This ship’s beauty, power, and resilience sets the standard by which all others will be measured. Simone’s determination, progressive nature, empowered attitude, and grace in the face of challenges make her such an inspiration to so many around the world. All of these attributes are why Simone Biles is perfectly suited to watch over Celebrity Beyond’s journey.”
Celebrity Beyond Inaugural Caribbean Cruise Season
Construction of Celebrity Beyond commenced with the slicing of the primary metal on January 29, 2020, simply months earlier than the worldwide pause in operations. After a number of delays because of the pandemic, Celebrity Beyond sailed on her sea trials in February of this 12 months, along with her maiden voyage crusing from Southampton, England, in April 2022.
Celebrity Beyond arrived in New York City late final month, and the 140,600 gross ton cruise ship now kicks off a season rotating Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries.
“I’ve been waiting for this day to arrive for a long time, and I am ‘Beyond’ excited to be able to share her with our guests. She is the gold standard by which other ships are built and embodies the meaning of relaxed luxury,” mentioned Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises President and CEO.
“She is ‘FULL’ of wonder and excitement, and our guests will undoubtedly feel reconnected to the world around them as they visit new destinations and immerse themselves in culinary experiences and wellness amenities not found anywhere else at sea.”
Her first ‘Official’ cruise will set sail in the present day, the Eastern Caribbean itinerary visits Puerto Plata within the Dominican Republic, St Thomas within the US Virgin Islands, and Philipsburg in St. Maarten. Western Caribbean cruises will go to ports comparable to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, and Nassau.