Celebrity Beyond Cruise Ship Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026-27)
Celebrity Beyond is the third Edge Series ship from Celebrity Cruises, a 141,420 GT giant for 3,260 guests built around the Magic Carpet, Eden and Infinite Verandas. She sails seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami and Fort Lauderdale into 2028, then spends summer 2028 in Southampton. A November 2026 dry dock adds Bora, Orange Peel Bar & Grille and Tacos del Sol.
Celebrity Beyond Quick Facts
Understanding the scale of the Celebrity Beyond helps showcase why it offers such a smooth and spacious ride. Here are the essential numbers behind the ship:
141,420 GT
Gross Tonnage
2022
Year Built
3,260 maximum
Passenger Capacity
1400
Crew Size
28Miami and Fort Lauderdale; Southampton in summer 2028
Home Port
Standout Onboard Features
The Celebrity Beyond takes the innovative concepts of its sister ships (the Edge and Apex) and expands upon them, offering longer, taller, and more refined spaces.
Where Does Celebrity Beyond Sail in 2026-27?
Celebrity Beyond is a Florida-based Caribbean ship for the next two winters, then heads to the UK.
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Until 1 November 2026: Miami. Seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from PortMiami, with calls such as Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Tortola, St Maarten, St Kitts, Perfect Day CocoCay, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Nassau. See our Miami cruise port guide.
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1 to 17 November 2026: dry dock (reported to be at Grand Bahama Shipyard). No passenger sailings.
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Winter 2026-27 and beyond: Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Seven-night Caribbean cruises, including Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya and the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), plus some six and eight-night sailings such as the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao). See our [Fort Lauderdale guide]([FORT LAUDERDALE PORT GUIDE URL]) and Nassau cruise port guide.
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Winter 2027-28: Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Celebrity's first dedicated programme to Grand Turk, plus CocoCay and the ABC Islands.
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Summer 2028: Southampton. Her first full UK homeport season, with seven to 14-night cruises to Norway, Iceland and Scandinavia. It's her first time in European waters since 2023. See our Southampton cruise port guide.
Beyond started out in Europe: her inaugural sailing in April 2022 went from Southampton to Barcelona, and she spent summers in the Mediterranean before switching to year-round Caribbean cruising.
In 2025 a speed problem forced Celebrity to cancel one sailing and adjust port times on several Caribbean itineraries. The November 2026 dry dock is expected to deal with it as well as add the new venues.
Itineraries change. Always check the latest schedule with Celebrity or your travel agent before booking.
Celebrity Beyond The Magic Carpet
Celebrity Beyond Eden
Celebrity Beyond Rooftop Garden
Celebrity Beyond Restaurant
What's Included on Celebrity Beyond?
Your Celebrity Beyond fare includes:
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Your cabin and housekeeping
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The four main restaurants (Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan and Cyprus), Oceanview Café buffet, Mast Grill, Eden Café and other casual spots
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Water, tea, regular coffee and juices at breakfast
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Theatre shows, live music, The Club and Eden entertainment
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Pools, hot tubs, the Rooftop Garden and the fitness centre
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Camp at Sea kids' club
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Luminae (Retreat guests) or Blu (AquaClass guests)
Things that cost extra: speciality restaurants, alcohol and soft drinks (unless you book All Included), WiFi, spa treatments, the SEA Thermal Suite (unless you're in AquaClass), shore excursions and gratuities.
Are tips included on Celebrity Beyond?
No. Celebrity adds daily gratuities to your onboard account unless you prepay them. Rates since 29 July 2026:
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$19.50 per person, per day: Inside, Ocean View and Veranda
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$20.50 per person, per day: Concierge Class and AquaClass
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$24.50 per person, per day: The Retreat
A 20% service charge is also added to drinks, minibar items and spa treatments. If you booked before 29 July 2026, Celebrity lets you prepay at the older, lower rates.
Is the drinks package worth it?
The Classic Drinks Package covers beer, wine by the glass, cocktails and soft drinks up to a set price per drink. If you'd buy a package and WiFi anyway, the All Included fare is usually cheaper than adding them separately. If you only drink a little, Cruise Only and pay-as-you-go is fine.
Is Celebrity Beyond Adults Only?
No. Celebrity Beyond takes families and has the Camp at Sea kids' club, but the atmosphere is calmer and more grown-up than Royal Caribbean. There are no waterslides. The Solarium pool is adults only, so it's the place to go for quiet.
What Makes Celebrity Beyond Different?
The Magic Carpet
The Magic Carpet is the orange platform hanging off the starboard side. It moves up and down the ship during the day and works as a bar, an outdoor extension of Raw on 5 for dinner, and a boarding platform when the ship uses tenders.
Eden
Eden fills three decks at the back of the ship behind floor-to-ceiling glass. It's a café by day, a speciality restaurant at night and a cocktail bar with live performers later on.
Grand Plaza and the Martini Bar
The Grand Plaza is the social centre of the ship, with the Martini Bar under a big kinetic chandelier.
The Rooftop Garden
An outdoor garden on the top deck with seating, live music and movies. From November 2026 it's home to Bora (see Restaurants).
Infinite Verandas
Most balcony cabins on Beyond are Infinite Verandas. Press a button and the top of the window drops, so the whole cabin opens to the sea.
The Retreat
Suite guests get a private lounge, a two-level Retreat Sundeck with its own pool, and Luminae restaurant, which on Beyond was moved forward with floor-to-ceiling windows across the front of the ship.
Cabins and Suites on Celebrity Beyond
Cabin type - Approx. size - What you get
Inside 175 sq ft, No window; the cheapest way onto the ship
Ocean View 175 to 200 sq ft, A window, no balcony
Infinite Veranda 240 sq ft (including veranda), The window drops at the push of a button to open the room to the sea
Concierge Class 240 sq ft, Infinite Veranda plus priority boarding and extra amenities
AquaClass 240 sq ft, Infinite Veranda plus Blu restaurant and SEA Thermal Suite access
Sky Suite 570 sq ft, Entry Retreat suite with a full veranda
Edge Villa 950 sq ft, Two-level villa with a private plunge pool
Iconic Suite 1,900 sq ft, Two suites above the bridge with a hot tub on the terrace
Our tip: Infinite Verandas give you more indoor space than a normal balcony because the "balcony" is part of the room. If you like sitting outside with the door shut behind you, a Sky Suite or above has a traditional veranda.
Restaurants on Celebrity Beyond
Included:
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Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan and Cyprus. Four main dining rooms sharing a core menu, each with a few dishes of its own.
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Oceanview Café. The main buffet.
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Mast Grill. Poolside burgers and grill food (replaced by Orange Peel Bar & Grille from November 2026).
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Eden Café. Lighter breakfast and lunch at the back of the ship.
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Le Grand Bistro. French bakery and bistro by day.
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Luminae. Retreat guests only, with dishes created by Daniel Boulud.
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Blu. AquaClass guests only.
New from November 2026:
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Orange Peel Bar & Grille (new). Citrus cocktails and American grill classics such as burgers, in the new Celebrity Pool Club.
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Tacos del Sol (new). Build-your-own tacos by the pool, the first time Celebrity has served it.
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Bora (new). Open-air Mediterranean restaurant on the Rooftop Garden with live music, a brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys and dinner under the stars. It takes over from the Rooftop Garden Grill, and Celebrity lists it as a speciality venue.
Speciality (extra cost):
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Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud. Boulud's first signature restaurant at sea, with dishes inspired by his travels. Only on Beyond and Ascent.
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Fine Cut Steakhouse. Modern American steakhouse.
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Raw on 5. Sushi, oysters, lobster and seafood.
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Eden Restaurant. A theatrical tasting-style dinner.
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Le Petit Chef. 3D animated dinner in Le Grand Bistro at night.
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Magic Carpet dining. An outdoor extension of Raw on 5.
Booking tip: Le Voyage and Le Petit Chef have the fewest seats, so book them in the Celebrity app before you sail.
Shows and Nightlife on Celebrity Beyond
The Theatre on Beyond is the biggest in Celebrity's fleet, with a 110-foot curved 4K LED screen and floor projections. She launched with three production shows of her own: Elements (acrobatics, dance and music), Arte, and Stage Door, a musical theatre show recorded by a full orchestra at the London Palladium.
After the show, the best places for a drink are:
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Martini Bar in the Grand Plaza, which draws the biggest crowd
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Sunset Bar at the back of the ship, redesigned by Nate Berkus, with views over the wake
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World Class Bar, which made its Edge Series debut on Beyond
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Craft Social for beer
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Eden for cocktails and late-night performances
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The Club for DJs and live music, plus the casino
Evening Chic Nights
Celebrity doesn't have formal nights in the old sense. Instead, a couple of evenings each week are Evening Chic nights.
What to wear: Think cocktail dress or a smart jumpsuit, and for men a jacket or smart shirt with trousers. A tuxedo is welcome but optional. On other nights, smart casual is fine.
Our tips:
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Book a speciality dinner or Le Voyage for an Evening Chic night if you're dressing up anyway.
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Get your photos done early in the Grand Plaza before the queues build.
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The Martini Bar is at its busiest on these nights, so arrive before the show crowd.
Celebrity Beyond Insider Tips
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Book after 17 November 2026 if you want the new venues. Bora, Orange Peel Bar & Grille and Tacos del Sol arrive with the dry dock.
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Prepay your gratuities. It locks in the rate and stops it landing on your bill at the end.
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Use the Solarium on busy sea days. It's adults only and quieter than the main pool.
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Have lunch at Le Grand Bistro. It's included, and many guests only know the space as Le Petit Chef at night.
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Watch for the Magic Carpet's position in the daily planner. It changes deck during the day, so check where it is before heading up for sunset drinks.
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WiFi is Starlink. Beyond was the first Celebrity ship with Starlink, so the connection is good enough for video calls.
Celebrity Beyond FAQs
Is Celebrity Beyond adults only?
No. Celebrity Beyond is family friendly and has the Camp at Sea kids' club, though the feel is more relaxed and grown-up than Royal Caribbean. The Solarium pool is for adults only.
Where does Celebrity Beyond sail?
Celebrity Beyond sails seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami and Fort Lauderdale through winter 2027-28. In summer 2028 she moves to Southampton for cruises to Norway, Iceland and Scandinavia.
Is WiFi free on Celebrity Beyond?
No. WiFi costs extra unless you book an All Included fare, which includes Basic WiFi. The ship uses Starlink internet.
Are tips included on Celebrity Beyond?
No. Celebrity charges $19.50 per person per day for Inside, Ocean View and Veranda cabins, $20.50 for Concierge Class and AquaClass, and $24.50 for The Retreat. These rates apply from 29 July 2026.
Are drinks included on Celebrity Beyond?
Water, tea, regular coffee and breakfast juices are included. Alcohol and soft drinks cost extra unless you book the All Included fare, which adds the Classic Drinks Package.
Does Celebrity Beyond have a buffet?
Yes. The Oceanview Café is the main buffet, and Eden Café serves a lighter breakfast and lunch at the back of the ship.
What's new on Celebrity Beyond?
After her dry dock from 1 to 17 November 2026, Celebrity Beyond gets the Celebrity Pool Club with Orange Peel Bar & Grille and Tacos del Sol, plus Bora, an open-air Mediterranean restaurant on the Rooftop Garden.
What's the difference between Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Edge?
Celebrity Beyond is about 20 metres longer than Celebrity Edge and carries more guests. She adds Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, the World Class Bar, a two-level Retreat Sundeck and a bigger theatre.
How big is Celebrity Beyond?
Celebrity Beyond is 141,420 gross tons and 327 metres (1,073 feet) long, with room for 3,260 guests at double occupancy and about 1,400 crew. She is one of the largest ships in Celebrity's fleet.
