MIAMI, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Designed to leave
guests in awe, Celebrity Cruises celebrates another milestone with
the unveiling of the line's first ever brand-designed cruise
terminal, Terminal 25 (T25), located at Port Everglades in
Hollywood, Fla. Designed to
complement the sophistication of the terminal's future resident –
the industry's most anticipated new ship, Celebrity Edge –
T25 features cutting-edge technology and a sleek design, all
crafted to create the ultimate guest experience.
Brought to life in collaboration with Broward County's Port Everglades and seasoned
architectural firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., T25 melds
a gorgeous, warm design with unique technology, such as
Frictionless Arrival, which will make the check-in process
absolutely seamless, and an interactive light wall art
installation. T25 will also offer Suite Class guests a singular
experience along the path to The Retreat, with an exclusive lounge,
elevator lobbies, screening areas and even a private rooftop
terrace.
"When designing the revolutionary Celebrity Edge, we knew
we wanted to design a terminal that perfectly complemented the ship
and matched its one-of-a-kind experience," said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity
Cruises. "With cutting-edge technology, in service of a gorgeous
design, T25 is that perfect new home. T25 also happens to be
Celebrity's first ever brand-designed cruise terminal, which not
only represents a milestone for Celebrity, but also presented us
with the opportunity to set yet another standard in design and
create the perfect guest experience."
"This is the largest financial investment that Port Everglades
has made in a cruise terminal, and we fully anticipate that
Terminal 25's iconic design will be a showcase for Broward County and Celebrity Cruises as we
strive to create an inviting and fun environment for the millions
of cruise passengers who visit here," said Broward County Mayor Beam Furr.
"We are replacing two smaller and outdated cruise terminals with
an innovative facility that is inspired by the sleek, futuristic
design of Celebrity Edge and can accommodate some of the
world's largest cruise ships," said Port Everglades Chief Executive
and Port Director Steven Cernak.
"The time was right to build a new Terminal 25 that uses
cutting-edge technology, such as electronic media-mesh for
innovative messaging, to attract contemporary travelers who want to
explore the world."
T25 also features a 1,463 sq. ft. GKD Mediamesh that will
wrap the terminal's exterior, juxtaposing the more than 18,000 sq.
ft. of outward facing glass, and the first purpose-built crew
lounge of any Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. terminal. This crew
lounge will have complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity, TV access,
optimized storage, quiet places for employees and more.
Scheduled for completion in late October
2018, T25 will be the new home to many Celebrity ships
during their winter deployment, including Celebrity Edge,
Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection and
Celebrity Silhouette. Along with these ships, the terminal
will be LEED certified and able to accommodate up to a
1,150-foot-long ship. When Celebrity is not using T25 the facility
will be open to other cruise lines.
Currently, Port Everglades welcomes on average
approximately 335,000 Celebrity guests annually, representing about
nine percent of its overall passenger traffic. Once the new cruise
terminal is completed, it is anticipated that Celebrity will
generate nearly 500,000 travelers at Port Everglades – representing
no less than 14 percent of the port's projected passenger
traffic.
About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X"
is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design
and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues
is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only
Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable
experience for vacationers' precious time. Celebrity Cruises' 12
ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents.
Celebrity also presents incredible cruise tour experiences in
Alaska and Canada. Celebrity is one of five cruise brands
operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd. (NYSE: RCL). For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visit
www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent.
About Port Everglades:
Located in the second largest
county in Florida, Broward County's Port Everglades is
consistently ranked as one of the three busiest cruise ports in the
world with more than 3.8 million passengers in fiscal year 2017
(Oct. 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017). Ten cruise lines, one ferry
service and nearly 40 cruise ships sail from the South Florida seaport including: Balearia's
Bahamas Express (ferry), Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises,
Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line,
Pearl Seas Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean
International, and Silversea Cruises. The Port's wide-ranging fleet
of cruise ships provides guests with an array of cruise vacation
choices from the Fort Lauderdale,
Hollywood and Dania Beach area. View details on the
latest cruise offerings at porteverglades.net or contact us by
emailing PortEverglades@broward.org.
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