Great video, Meredith! It’s a shame your excursion was cancelled but you have a great attitude! Wow, that ship is beautiful, I love that there’s many chill spots to find and people can spread out! Looking forward to the next vlog 😊
Great video Meredith. Sorry your excursion got cancelled. Not very often only one person books...that's wild! At least the ship is a destination. She's absolutely beautiful. 🙂
Hey Mer! Cool to know you went Cozumel and Grand Cayman , I visited those ports last year July from MSC seascape. I basically walked around the port area in Cozumel , found a market place, cool stores, souvenir places and more. Like you, it also poured down rain and I got soaked, I was miles away from the port, thank God I have a dry bag. Nice video, convinced I want to go on that cruise, hopefully soon. I do find interesting that the excursion didn’t got booked, it sounds interesting. But you made the best out of the situation, I think this videos help us pivot when things don’t go as planned when cruising. ❤
Thank you for sharing your adventures… yep, things happen on a cruise that are out of hands sometimes so just making the most of it… thanks for the video Meredith 😊
Nice video! I am going on my first ever cruise on Celebrity Ascent in a week, very much looking forward to it, browsing through a lot of cruising videos in the meantime! Your video was very informative and nicely paced, an enjoyable watch! Subscribed.
I think you used your time well in Cozumel. Maybe it was for the best. Thanks for the ship tour. Looks nice! Grand Cayman is pricey. The kayak tours are fun.
I love the Beyond. It was my first cruise ship, unfortunately, because, like you, I am having a hard time finding a line I like as much (though I am going on Explora I in January, and that looks equally impressive). This year, I'm headed back for the Thanksgiving cruise in a few short weeks on Beyond :). Also a solo cruiser. Thanks for the vids. They are great.
Just found your channel doing a search for cruising solo. Great video! Curious what you thought of the ship for a solo cruiser? I have cruised in the past with family but booked my first solo on RC Allure of the Seas. I just found out that the Crown and Anchor works with Celebrity, so I am starting to see what the ships are like in this fleet and what the solo supplement is like. Will check out the other videos you have from this ship as well.
@@bryantlavalley203 I absolutely LOVED the ship! It was perfect! So many places to go and hide away with a good book or there are tons of activities and events and shows if you want to get in the action. I met so many people and made great friends on this cruise, without going to any of the solo meetups!
@@MerCruisesSolo Well after watching more of your other video on the ship and a few others I just booked a 6 night in April on the Beyond. I'm very excited about this new Solo Cruising Journey that I have started. The independence, being on my own schedule are something I am looking forward to the most!
Thank you for sharing, I Would love you to do a comparison of the cruise lines I’ve only done 6 cruise with celebrity and 2 with virgin I’m doing my first princess one in March I. A little nervous
Good to see you go with the flow. Yes, sometimes things don’t go as planned. But on Celebrity, it’s hard to be disappointed about anything. It’s my absolute favorite. Both large and small ships!
Yes! I've been several times, as recently as last November so no worries about missing out -- the point of this cruise was to experience the ship and Celebrity cruise line anyway, so it worked out! 😊
I have a 2025 cruise planned with celebrity excited I just came back from Canada New England cruise on NCL and the 2 shows were amazingly good one was blazing boots,only cruise before NCL was Alaska with holland American and it was great for Alaska but not so much for shows the food on NCL was pretty good not great
So sorry your excursion was cancelled and especially with no notice. Sounds like you made the best of it and enjoyed your time on the ship! It doesn’t get any better then Beyond and getting to spend quiet time in Eden is such a bonus, as it is always so crowded when not in port. Next time you will have to eat there as it is fantastic! As always your vlogs are always so well done and informative. Even though I just came back from Iceland/Norway, I am counting the days until my next cruise…48 days until Icon of the Seas! There is nothing like a cruise vacation and I’m so glad you are enjoying your time on Celebrity!
Great vlog Mer! I'll be solo on the Beyond Oct 13 for my birthday cruise in a solo edge veranda. I sailed the Ascent solo in March and skipped all the ports to enjoy the ship. The Edge class is pure luxury!
Wow that's coming up so soon - happy early Birthday!! 🎉 I hope you have an amazing cruise! I loved my Solo Veranda, I hope you do as well! The Beyond is such an incredible ship, can't wait to check out the other Edge class ships as well!
Thank you for featuring Celebrity! My favorite cruise line. Last cruise 10 years ago in a Royal Suite on the Solstice❤ 39+ cruises many on Celebrity 🎉 Fantastic shows, fabulous food and great service
Wow, that's an impressive number of cruises! I loved my first Celebrity cruise and will definitely be returning - you're right on all counts, food, shows, service - all amazing!!
Really? After 27 cruises, the Beyond is the most beautiful ship I've been on yet, with the best entertainment I've experienced on a cruise. What do you think is overhyped about it? I won't disagree about overpriced... but that's always the case for me, traveling solo.
@@MerCruisesSolo I think the Edge ships are overhyped mainly because you don't access to the front and there are areas of the Solstice that went away (library, sky lounge, hideaway, Ensemble lounge). The Martini Bar feel is very different and not as special IMO. They seem less personal and intimate than previous class Celebrity ships. I'm not really into the beauty of ships as I find a lot of them trendy and the Edge class particularly so, but they don't evoke that feeling of nostalgia (through a modern lens) as the older ships so they don't evoke the same feelings in me personally that the others do. On the positive side, Celebrity has upped their entertainment and emphasis on it. They are more lively a cruise line if that's a positive. Eden space is well received and new to the fleet. On the negative side, their food presentation isn't what it once was. Celebrity is spotty. You can have great food and service or not so great food and service. Beyond is the 2nd newest ship so has some of the best crew on it. They will be transferred, or some of them, to the XCel when that comes out. I think the real test for a young class of ship is when it becomes the second newest class and not the best crews are on them. How does their then trendy attributes stand during time or when trends shift. We'll see. HAL and Celebrity seem comparable to me with no clear winner. In some ways Celebrity edges out HAL but in other ways, HAL has some nice touches as well. As for the ships, that's personal.
Great video, Meredith! It’s a shame your excursion was cancelled but you have a great attitude! Wow, that ship is beautiful, I love that there’s many chill spots to find and people can spread out! Looking forward to the next vlog 😊
Thanks, Ben! Totally worth the cancelled excursion to get to hang out on the beautiful ship 😊
What a beautiful ship! I liked the serene music chosen during the tour of Eden. Very nice...thank you.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed! :)
Great video Meredith. Sorry your excursion got cancelled. Not very often only one person books...that's wild! At least the ship is a destination. She's absolutely beautiful. 🙂
Thanks, John! You're absolutely right, the ship is a destination, and was the whole reason I booked this cruise, so no harm done! 😊
Hey Mer! Cool to know you went Cozumel and Grand Cayman , I visited those ports last year July from MSC seascape. I basically walked around the port area in Cozumel , found a market place, cool stores, souvenir places and more. Like you, it also poured down rain and I got soaked, I was miles away from the port, thank God I have a dry bag. Nice video, convinced I want to go on that cruise, hopefully soon. I do find interesting that the excursion didn’t got booked, it sounds interesting. But you made the best out of the situation, I think this videos help us pivot when things don’t go as planned when cruising. ❤
Yes, always good to have a backup plan just in case things don't go as expected! A dry bag just in case of rain is a great idea!
Great video. Thank you. I cruise solo also. It’s very peaceful!
Thank you! Yes it is, my favorite way to travel! 😊
That ship is just beautiful!
Nice filming! Great video even though your excursion was canceled. Wish more people showed real life situations.
Thank you! Yes, no point in only showing you the good bits; not every vacation will be perfect!
@@MerCruisesSolo Exactly! IGers that wait for the perfect shot kinda annoy me.
Eden is a must do ! We tried it in April this year and absolutely no regret. You have to do it next time !! 😊
I definitely will!
Thank you for sharing your adventures… yep, things happen on a cruise that are out of hands sometimes so just making the most of it… thanks for the video Meredith 😊
What a lovely ship. Well done. Thank you
Nice video! I am going on my first ever cruise on Celebrity Ascent in a week, very much looking forward to it, browsing through a lot of cruising videos in the meantime! Your video was very informative and nicely paced, an enjoyable watch! Subscribed.
Thank you so much! I can't wait to check out the Ascent, it looks beautiful and very similar to Beyond! I hope you have an amazing cruise!
@@MerCruisesSolo Thank you very much! Looking forward to your future videos!
I think you used your time well in Cozumel. Maybe it was for the best. Thanks for the ship tour. Looks nice! Grand Cayman is pricey. The kayak tours are fun.
A kayak tour sounds like a lot of fun! I did snorkeling last time I was in Grand Cayman and it was great!
@@MerCruisesSolo That's really a nice experience. I'll have to give it a try too some day! All the best.
I love the Beyond. It was my first cruise ship, unfortunately, because, like you, I am having a hard time finding a line I like as much (though I am going on Explora I in January, and that looks equally impressive). This year, I'm headed back for the Thanksgiving cruise in a few short weeks on Beyond :). Also a solo cruiser. Thanks for the vids. They are great.
@@dresadin I’ve heard amazing things about Explora ships, I’m sure you’ll love it! Hope to check it out myself someday! 😊
Hi Meredith we finished our cruise Oct 5th on the Beyond and are now back in the UK .It was an amazing experience and wont be the last .
@@555tg so glad to hear you had an amazing cruise! I can’t wait to go back myself 😊
My wife and I ate at Eden on the Apex and it was the best meal I’ve ever had…on land or sea. If you go again, treat yourself…you can thank me later 😂.
WOW that is high praise! I will definitely check it out next time I'm on an Edge class ship! Thanks! 😊
Great video, we're sailing on her for a back to back starting November 25th.
Have a great b2b cruise!! 😊
I was on this ship in August and did the ABC islands… I loved Eden that’s where I spent most of my time before dinner
Such a perfect pre-dinner spot! ABC Islands are still on my bucket list - someday!!
Just found your channel doing a search for cruising solo. Great video! Curious what you thought of the ship for a solo cruiser? I have cruised in the past with family but booked my first solo on RC Allure of the Seas. I just found out that the Crown and Anchor works with Celebrity, so I am starting to see what the ships are like in this fleet and what the solo supplement is like. Will check out the other videos you have from this ship as well.
@@bryantlavalley203 I absolutely LOVED the ship! It was perfect! So many places to go and hide away with a good book or there are tons of activities and events and shows if you want to get in the action. I met so many people and made great friends on this cruise, without going to any of the solo meetups!
@@MerCruisesSolo Well after watching more of your other video on the ship and a few others I just booked a 6 night in April on the Beyond. I'm very excited about this new Solo Cruising Journey that I have started. The independence, being on my own schedule are something I am looking forward to the most!
@@bryantlavalley203 yay! I hope you have an amazing cruise, the Beyond is fantastic! 😊
Thank you for sharing, I Would love you to do a comparison of the cruise lines I’ve only done 6 cruise with celebrity and 2 with virgin I’m doing my first princess one in March I. A little nervous
I am thinking about doing a cruise comparison video, but I haven't cruised with Princess yet! Hoping to do that very soon! 😊
looks fun
Good to see you go with the flow. Yes, sometimes things don’t go as planned. But on Celebrity, it’s hard to be disappointed about anything. It’s my absolute favorite. Both large and small ships!
I'll have to check out their small ships as well, I had such a great time on Celebrity I can't wait to go back!
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Sorry your excursion got cancelled. Have you been to Cozumel before? Hopefully you didn’t miss out on a port you won’t get to again.
Yes! I've been several times, as recently as last November so no worries about missing out -- the point of this cruise was to experience the ship and Celebrity cruise line anyway, so it worked out! 😊
I have a 2025 cruise planned with celebrity excited I just came back from Canada New England cruise on NCL and the 2 shows were amazingly good one was blazing boots,only cruise before NCL was Alaska with holland American and it was great for Alaska but not so much for shows the food on NCL was pretty good not great
I love Blazing Boots! One of my favorite NCL shows 😄
So sorry your excursion was cancelled and especially with no notice. Sounds like you made the best of it and enjoyed your time on the ship! It doesn’t get any better then Beyond and getting to spend quiet time in Eden is such a bonus, as it is always so crowded when not in port. Next time you will have to eat there as it is fantastic! As always your vlogs are always so well done and informative. Even though I just came back from Iceland/Norway, I am counting the days until my next cruise…48 days until Icon of the Seas! There is nothing like a cruise vacation and I’m so glad you are enjoying your time on Celebrity!
Thank you so much! I will definitely eat at Eden next time I'm on an Edge class ship! Have a great cruise on Icon! 😊
Great vlog Mer! I'll be solo on the Beyond Oct 13 for my birthday cruise in a solo edge veranda. I sailed the Ascent solo in March and skipped all the ports to enjoy the ship. The Edge class is pure luxury!
Wow that's coming up so soon - happy early Birthday!! 🎉 I hope you have an amazing cruise! I loved my Solo Veranda, I hope you do as well! The Beyond is such an incredible ship, can't wait to check out the other Edge class ships as well!
Haha Titanic….
Thank you for featuring Celebrity! My favorite cruise line. Last cruise 10 years ago in a Royal Suite on the Solstice❤ 39+ cruises many on Celebrity 🎉 Fantastic shows, fabulous food and great service
Wow, that's an impressive number of cruises! I loved my first Celebrity cruise and will definitely be returning - you're right on all counts, food, shows, service - all amazing!!
Little disappointing that "bye bye bye" was lacking the choreography 😅
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I have cruised Celebrity since there beginning. The Beyond is beautiful but overpriced and overhyped.
Really? After 27 cruises, the Beyond is the most beautiful ship I've been on yet, with the best entertainment I've experienced on a cruise. What do you think is overhyped about it? I won't disagree about overpriced... but that's always the case for me, traveling solo.
@@MerCruisesSolo I think the Edge ships are overhyped mainly because you don't access to the front and there are areas of the Solstice that went away (library, sky lounge, hideaway, Ensemble lounge). The Martini Bar feel is very different and not as special IMO. They seem less personal and intimate than previous class Celebrity ships. I'm not really into the beauty of ships as I find a lot of them trendy and the Edge class particularly so, but they don't evoke that feeling of nostalgia (through a modern lens) as the older ships so they don't evoke the same feelings in me personally that the others do.
On the positive side, Celebrity has upped their entertainment and emphasis on it. They are more lively a cruise line if that's a positive. Eden space is well received and new to the fleet. On the negative side, their food presentation isn't what it once was. Celebrity is spotty. You can have great food and service or not so great food and service. Beyond is the 2nd newest ship so has some of the best crew on it. They will be transferred, or some of them, to the XCel when that comes out. I think the real test for a young class of ship is when it becomes the second newest class and not the best crews are on them. How does their then trendy attributes stand during time or when trends shift. We'll see.
HAL and Celebrity seem comparable to me with no clear winner. In some ways Celebrity edges out HAL but in other ways, HAL has some nice touches as well. As for the ships, that's personal.