Quite Possibly THE Most CONTROVERSIAL Cabin at Sea... Right Now !
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- The Infinite Veranda Cabin is getting terrible reviews. Why? We explore exactly what all the complaints are about, and test it out ourselves on a 7 night cruise.
The only problem is... so many cruise lines are now introducing it.
First introduced 4 years ago by Celebrity, on the new Edge Class of ships. At the time it was considered an experiment, with absolutely no guarantee of being a success. 3 ships later and Celebrity is showing no signs of going back, and it was introduced to the sister ships Beyond, Apex and the latest the Ascent.
Whats more, Royal Caribbean is now getting in on the act, and the Infinite Veranda Cabin is now on their latest, the Icon of the Seas, and will also be featured on their next, the Odyssey.
Not to be left behind, MSC and Norwegian are also going to be putting in exactly the same thing. Followed by Viking!
Are we effectively witnessing the eventual phasing out of the traditional balcony.
We were recently aboard the Celebrity Ascent, to have a thorough test of the last version of the Infinite Veranda, and report back.
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In this video :
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - the Infinite Veranda Balcony Cabin
01:29 - A comparison of Balcony Cabins
02:06 - a tour of the Celebrity Infinite Veranda Cabin
04:55 - Initial observations
06:18 - Complaints about Celebrity Infinite Veranda Cabin
09:12 - Good points on Celebrity Infinite Veranda Cabin
10:11 - a Film Crew is aboard the Celebrity Ascent!
10:58 - A few days later!
12:54 - Sunset Veranda on Celebrity Ships
13:2- Final Conclusions and Opinion
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If someone from a cruise company film free said I was on their shot, I'd have said they were in the way of the vacation I paid for.... Especially knowing they were filming a campaign that prominently features an actor portraying a passenger eating french fries.
I was told that I needed to move from one of the pool bars while I was having a drink and lunch so that they could film a promo on Princess a few years back. I declined their kind offer. The head guy from the film crew came up and apologized for the brusque treatment. I finished my drink and lunch, and then I moved. No apologies from the guy who told me to move. I did inquire about the film crew’s schedule, so as to not be a bother to them in their subsequent shoots. They actually did give me their schedule.
IV was perfect for our Alaska cruise 2 weeks ago. The large window with the bed right up close to it really maximizes the mountain, whales and glacier views from the bed. We were in temperatures from 2C-15C on the trip and could keep the window open all night for the best sleep ever. I would get a normal balcony in warmer places, or just an ocean view room. another great video!
Hi yes, the Infinite Veranda is ideal for those mild weather cruises. Agreed about getting the configuration with the bed by the window. Ours was too. But some IV layouts have the sofa by the window instead, and the bed way back in the centre of the cabin. So important to book the IV configuration you'd prefer.
It is a great cabin. We cruised on a sister ship and had an infinite veranda. Unfortunately, the window was locked more often than it was unlocked. We usually could not open it when we wanted it open. We hate the infinite verandah and will avoid such cabins in the future. Those few extra square feet of room space are not worth it! Give us a traditional verandah any day.
Thanks Karl! This cabin really is very polarising indeed, there is no middle ground!
I made it to minute 8:33 and was convinced. I won’t be booking this room ever. Before this video I was thinking this seems great…more space in the room and a balcony when you want one. Nope nope nope.
Glad you found it helpful! I think there will be people on both sides of the debate. It's quite a strange setup
Thanks for the informative video! We have decided we would never book that cabin type.
Great cabin stateroom I would enjoy it. The best bath that I have seen on any ship.
I’d love to try that be of these - I don’t think they’ll ever fully replace balconies, but they are interesting to see!
Hi Fraser. I HOPE they don't fully replace balconies, as it's great to have the choice and variety! The cabin itself though is really nice, well laid out and spacious.
I love the Infinite Veranda. And I love the Edge class ships!
Fantastic ships!
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So please thank the legendary, Mrs Ritzy
Hi, great to hear from you. I certainly will pass on your kind message! #fabulosity
Well we loved the infinite Veranda and after being on 30 plus cruises , we think it’s a great design so much so that after sailing on the Apex we booked the Beyond and the Ascent . I might add that the Celebrity Edge ships that have the Infinite Veranda are booking up six months out , so clearly some people like them .
Thanks Alfred!
I believe the door opens outwards because that cabin is sat back in a recess, slightly further back than the main corridor, so if the door opens outwards, it doesn't restrict access to people walking down the corridor which would breach a fire regulation. So if sat back in a recess, they probably decided to make it open outwards into the corridor as it makes the room feel less impeded.
I think you're right, it does give more space inside the cabin. Problem is, it also gives quite a nervy lack of privacy!
@@ritzytravelguide top tip, don't sit in your pants in front of the door if you're expecting the wife to return to the room imminently haha
We leave in a month on our first Edge class, Celebrity ship. We have an infinite veranda room. We are nervous about it. We are normally balcony people. We love Celebrity and are hoping for the best! Thanks for the review!
Hi there, please don't be nervous, the Edge Class of ships are superb, well designed, with fantastic facilities! Concerning the Infinity Veranda....the cabin itself is very spacious, excellent bathroom, and well laid out. It's all about that window! You may come away loving it. Some do. It's difficult to predict which camp you'll fall into. Please do let us know after your cruise what you thought!
Cracking effort as always Bill
Many thanks indeed!
I don't like them and go for a sunset veranda instead, but of course there aren't many of them.
We had an infinite veranda on the first Transatlantic on the Ascent. Loved it! More overall room. But if it was the Caribbean, I might feel differently.
Thanks Dell
Hello Mr. Ritzy. I prefer to be outside on my balcony. This looks restrictive.
It definitely might not suit everyone!
We had a balcony on our latest cruise and we didnt sit out there a great deal. I think the extra room and opening window would probably be better for us seeing as we're a family of four
Hi there, many thanks for your comments. Lots of different replies and opinions coming in, which is great to see
We. Had a cabin on the edge when she was new, loved the ship, Blue restaurant, fresh fruit/ice in room every day, I liked the infinite veranda my wife did not. Lack of ac was never explained. Members of captains club Elite level but tired of Caribbean ports, Trying American Cruise line river cruise for a change. Loved the River cruises out of Amsterdam.
That's often the way with the Infinite Veranda....one loves it, the other doesn't! Have a great time in your river cruise
Just seen your video, and I agree with one of the other viewers, you are on holiday and you paid for it, so you have the right to access all areas within your package, if anything they should have filmed this when less passengers around like a port day or still the cruise company make reasonable allowances for passengers who cant access that area. The cheek of these film companies thinking they own the area. Sorry Bill but why should yours or anyone else's holiday be interrupted for people who are paid to be there. 😊 Ps once again great content and loving every video you put out👌
Hi there Graham, I must admit on one occasion I did have a 'cross word with them'. 😬 The first morning it was relatively interesting to watch the film crew... but by day 4 this was wearing quite thin! I'm wondering how diplomatic my video will be, when I put it out!
Why do they put dirty cushions up against clean pillows?
I guess it makes sense when travelling to colder climates such as Norway, Iceland and Alaska when you probably wouldnt want to be out on a traditional balcony as much.
Hi Richard, I think you are absolutely right, the Infinite Veranda is very much suited to some regions and seasons, and not others. My wife liked the cabin, but 100% wouldn't book it on a hot itinerary.
We just went on the Celebrity Ascent for the 2024 transatlantic cruise to Barcelona. We had a starboard side infinite veranda room and absolutely loved it. It was the perfect room for us. Now keep in mind this was a mid April sailing where humidity wasn’t bad and we were moving at a good speed. If it was the Caribbean during the summer and you are sailing along at a slow speed, I can only imagine how “hot” it would get. Overall, we had zero complaints. Well, maybe one. It is quite easy to see through the windows. So be careful how you are dressed.
You're right, it is quite easy to be seen inside! Thanks so much for your comments. We too enjoyed this cabin, out of season, when the weather was pleasant, and relatively cool.
Another masterpiece thank you. We’re not fans of the IV and have booked a porthole veranda on Apex from Southampton in a few weeks. Love your positivity though. Off to watch your ship tour now.
Thank you so much Isabella, I'm sure you will love your Apex cruise!
Respectfully disagree with your conclusion. We would never book an oversized ocean view cabin just to "stick your head out the window like a dog." Infinite Veranda, a grotesque misnomer, was the brain child of French ship builders attempting to 1) simplify construction to lower costs, and 2) improve aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption for the line -- THE single largest expense of operations. We are booked on Ascent December 2024 in a Sunset Veranda intentionally avoiding the Infinite mutation. Keep up the good work, Bill!
Many thanks for your well reasoned comments. Don't get me wrong... I too would book a Sunset Balcony over an Infinite Veranda!
You have a great voice, love your vlogs
Thank you so much!
Not a fan of the infinite veranda so booked a portside forward porthole balcony. The balcony was narrow but adequate but the room itself was actually more roomy than its infinite neighbours.
An excellent excellent intelligent review, well above other reviews
Thank you so much Steven, much appreciated
We've booked one of the Port hole balcony's on Apex this summer - we are just not that taken with the infinite balcony idea. Perhaps when we do Northern Europe we will give it a try.
Have a fantastic trip on Apex!
I would try one ❤
I'll put you in the plus column!
I think as you mentioned Bill, time of year and location of cruise would influence my decision to book this style of cabin.
I didn’t like the charging box….i had a charger that almost didn’t fit inside…. But overall….it was nice……I wouldn’t mind the infinite window…….i think it would be ok! But it is nice to have a balcony sometimes
Too bad they didn't allow the AC to work when those bifold doors were closed. Otherwise I think the cabin is great, and really like the extra room you have when the window is closed. One other improvement might be to have the blind go up and down from the floor rather than the ceiling. Then you could still have some privacy plus light and view at the same time.
Hi, you're absolutely right, they should permit the Aircon to stay on when the bifold tatami style blinds are closed. They need to think this through. The Aircon issue is a shame, because the cabin itself is fantastic
The infinite balcony was just fine. I did not need to listen to my next door neighbours which was refreshing
Haha! Good point!
The cabin door opening outwards means more space inside the cabin (a less wasted s pace behind the door). This is good.
As for the veranda, if it means the "outside" seating area isn't coated in salt, then this is also good.
Intelligent video. Thanks.
Hi there. Thanks for your comments and thoughts!
Sorry but the "infinite veranda" is the single biggest design mistake I've seen in the cruise industry EVER! Nobody wants these cabins! A lot of ships sale Caribbean itineraries in the summer the temp is easily in the tripped (f) digits. Open the windows and you're room will probably start sprouting thunder storms over the bed from the rapid change in temperature. No, these are absolutely horrible.
Yup, it is an issue in the summer
I have heard they can break down and not open properly. What would you do if it got stuck open? Wait for a maintenance guy to say the motor is shot, too bad, we cannot move you to another cabin?
That's an interesting point, if the electric windows fail, when fully down, and a storm whips up!
I like them😊
I like them too.
Does the AC automatically turn off if the doors are opened on a normal balcony cabin?
Yes, but on a normal balcony you can go outside, close the doors behind you, sit out there and the AC stays on inside. You can't do this with an Infinite Veranda
@@ritzytravelguide Okay, but that could be rectified with the right door.
There's no balcony doors on the Infinite Veranda!
@@ritzytravelguide There's a veranda door partition that can be closed that could be changed to a better door!
Got you, yes it definitely could!
What about bugs?
Good point!
Try a deluxe Oceanview on Sky Princess. They are above the bridge ....if you want the experience of a NASA Astronaut in one of those zero gravity flights then try it in a moderate swell or above. Worst decision we ever made. Avoid!
I love your description 😬
better than the old round circle ocean views so...if they keep all equal i can deal. imsure there is a switch ypu can jam to keep the ac on lol....
I kept looking for that switch to 'jam' the air con on, but never found it!
It’s a glorified ocean view cabin with a window that opens. Who wants your cabin filled with warm humid air when the window is open. At least with a real balcony, the room stays air conditioned while you enjoy your balcony.
I want. I go to the Caribbean to enjoy the warm humid air.
It seems fine, but the main problem is that it is deceiving calling it a "verandah", it is not a balcony, so don't call it a verandah and problem solved.
Yes, I think they would be better off giving it a different name!
I'm not into balconies. The neighbors can peek over from either above or beside you. I like ocean view or inside.
The Infinite Veranda might suit you!
@@ritzytravelguide Exactly!😁
I was on the same sailing as you. I remember them doing those photo shoots! Aside from that, I completely agree. The IV is really only good when you’re in cooler climates. Not a good idea to make a ship with staterooms that are only fully usable in certain weather conditions. It’s an amazing ocean view cabin otherwise! I do love the ascent nonetheless. A simply beautiful ship. The sink however is very poorly designed in the cabin. Why is the faucet so close to the edge of the massive sink? The water splashes all outside the sink because of this poor design.
Hi Corey! It is a beautiful ship, totally agree!
The cabin is nice. The veranda was meh.
I really hate the infinite veranda. I refuse to book one.
Because it doesn't feel like a 'true' balcony?
@@ritzytravelguide I don’t like the idea that you lose all the cool air in the cabin when you want the outside air. Then it takes forever to cool the room back down! I like to sneak outside in the middle of the night and just sit and watch the stars!
@Angiehere-1 Me too! And that's one of the real downsides of this Cabin!
This is the main reason why I refuse to cruise on Celebrity with an infinite veranda. I would only consider if it was an Alaskan or Norwegian cruise where the weather would tolerate no AC.
Agreed
Looks great, what are you completing about? First world problems 😮
Not complaining, we liked the cabin!!