Celebrity Cruises is making history once again with the announcement that Captain Kate McCue will take the helm of Celebrity Beyond, the company’s third ship in the innovative Edge Series. Captain McCue, the first American female cruise ship captain, will lead the new-luxury brand into the future, sailing a ship created by a dream team of modern lifestyle icons.
From the design expertise of Kelly Hoppen CBE and Nate Berkus to the culinary skills of Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud and wellness offerings from goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow, Celebrity Beyond will be a true representation of luxury and modern living.
Captain McCue has been a trailblazer in the industry since she was named the first American female to captain a major cruise ship in 2015. She has since captained Celebrity Edge and led the fleet back into operation after the global coronavirus pandemic. Her journey to becoming a captain began when she was just 12 years old, after taking a cruise with her family.
Captain McCue has inspired others to follow their dreams and has become a social media sensation, amassing nearly 3.5 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. She has said that she hopes Celebrity Beyond will sail as an inspiration for all to see past convention and pursue their goals.
Celebrity Beyond will be the largest and most luxurious ship in the fleet, standing at 17 decks and 21 meters longer than its predecessors. The ship will feature newly imagined spaces, expanded signature areas, and new design elements such as a two-story sundeck for suite guests, modern two-story villas, a fine-dining restaurant from Daniel Boulud, and a redesigned Grand Plaza.
Celebrity Beyond’s maiden voyage will depart on April 27, 2022, from Southampton, England, for a 10-night Western Europe cruise. Captain McCue will be at the helm, leading the way into a new era of luxury and modern living.