by Leyla Sapic
Last updated: 6:00 PM ET, Fri May 23, 2025
Celebrity Cruises’ newest and biggest ship to date, Celebrity Beyond, offers more than just ocean views — it presents a transformative journey at sea, where modern design, elevated dining and immersive experiences set a new bar in luxury cruising. A sister to Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond is the third ship in the series, making it Celebrity’s latest and most innovative vessel.
Built in St. Nazaire, France, the ship is larger and 65 feet longer than its predecessors, creating space for guests to explore, relax and indulge in a wider choice of dining and entertainment venues. In addition, Celebrity has partnered with Chef Daniel Boulud and British interior designer Kelly Hoppen CBE, who designed The Retreat spaces, the Rooftop Garden, Spa, Lumiere restaurant and Cafe Al Bacio.
A key feature of the ship includes The Magic Carpet, a tangerine-colored platform that’s cantilevered over the side of the ship. The platform moves up and down, with a different function at each of its resting places. The Magic Carpet includes a seafood restaurant and sofas that are surrounded by water on all three sides, creating the illusion of flying.
A waiter serves guests at Fine Cut Steakhouse aboard Celebrity Beyond. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Dining onboard Celebrity Beyond is a journey in itself. It has 18 dining areas, ranging from a steakhouse to a classic French bistro. Some of the dining includes Le Petit Chef at Le Grand Bistro, Le Voyage, Luminae and Raw on 5, all offering unique environments and dishes that cater to a variety of tastes.
Celebrity Beyond also offers Camp at Sea, an entertaining and educational nod to science and technology that offers more than 500 activities for kids. This allows those travelling with kids to immerse themselves in all of the activities the ship has to offer with a peace of mind, knowing their kids are safe and having fun.
While the kids are enjoying Camp at Sea, adults can join a yoga class, spend a day in the spa, enjoy lunch, infinity pools and a game of pickleball at the Rooftop Garden, a stylish al fresco lounge on the upper deck.
More activities include pedaling on a Peloton bike, taking an art tour and watching juggling mixologists.
For those seeking wellness at sea, Celebrity Beyond delivers a full spectrum of mind-body experiences. The SEA Thermal Suite, available to AquaClass guests, offers saunas, steam, healing salt crystals and luxurious heated loungers. In addition, The Retreat, a resort-within-a-resort, has an exclusive sundeck that spans two levels, a luxurious lounge and its own fine dining restaurant.
Entertainment on Celebrity Beyond blends cutting-edge technology with live artistry. The Theatre hosts exclusive shows with rotating stages, immersive visuals and aerial performances, pushing the boundaries of traditional cruise entertainment. Also on board, live music, interactive art installations, and enrichment programs keep the atmosphere vibrant at all hours.
Whether travelling as a couple, individually, with a group of friends or a family, the culture on board is welcoming to all, as diversity is a long-standing mission of Celebrity.
Celebrity Beyond sails the Mediterranean in the summer, visiting the Italian Riviera, France, Malta and Greece, among other classic destinations. In the winter, the ship explores the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico.
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