Are Cruise Ship Suites Worth It? CELEBRITY EDGE SKY SUITE TOUR plus LUMINAE & RETREAT LOUNGE TOUR

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  • @ElizabethBSoCal
    @ElizabethBSoCal 3 роки тому +26

    I am so glad you and Don are pals. You both are my favorites! ~Elizabeth

    • @jameymonroe954
      @jameymonroe954 3 роки тому +2

      So am I Anthony and Donald give the best of cruise news entertainment and information no doubt! Happy sailings gentlemen! Cheers!

    • @robertp181
      @robertp181 3 роки тому +1

      I like that you sign your own comments.

  • @TSKseattle
    @TSKseattle 3 роки тому +15

    And remember, Don splurged for Alicia's Suite too. Good to have the right friends

    • @jameymonroe954
      @jameymonroe954 3 роки тому

      I'm so jealous of both of them! Hope you enjoy yourselves immensely!

  • @gregwike2105
    @gregwike2105 3 роки тому +37

    "Is it worth it?" is always a question that can only be answered by the individual, since we all come with different preferences and financial situations. It's like asking if flying first class is worth it. Or is a $500 steak worth it. In my particular opinion, for us it is not worth it because on our budget we can afford to take many more cruises by paying for the cheapest cabin. But if I was much richer, then of course a suite would be great.

    • @salliestewart4713
      @salliestewart4713 3 роки тому +1

      Well put

    • @christianoliver3572
      @christianoliver3572 3 роки тому +8

      I'd be careful if this was your first cruise!!
      It would be hard for me to go back to a normal cabin after this!!

    • @jodura3363
      @jodura3363 3 роки тому +1

      Well said. It is all relative.

    • @lillybalderas102
      @lillybalderas102 3 роки тому +1

      @@christianoliver3572 couldn’t agree more. Imagine if like for some miracle you could afford the most expensive suite the first time, and for the next trip you could only afford the cheapest. That would be so sad 😆

    • @stevewilson6390
      @stevewilson6390 2 роки тому

      Exellelent opinion ! You hit the nail on the head .

  • @grubbb
    @grubbb 2 роки тому

    I've watched every one of your videos over time, and just rewatched this one! I think this is your best video ever! :) Keep up the great work, and I will continue to be a fan. (I saved this video when I first watched it, and am looking forward to our Edge trip in 8 months).

  • @code4forlife
    @code4forlife 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome Video Tony it’s great to see you and Don together having a great time 👍😃

  • @blisteringherb
    @blisteringherb 3 роки тому +1

    Staying in a suite is always worth it for us. Having the butler and access to Luminaire is SO nice. That Sky Suite is gorgeous.

  • @danzuelch
    @danzuelch 3 роки тому +1

    Tony, it was so nice meeting you! We loved our Sky Suite and the entire suite experience!!! Our butler, Albert did an amazing job for us.

  • @davepalmatier1540
    @davepalmatier1540 3 роки тому +6

    Opulence at its best. Thanks to both you Tony, and Don for this enlightening tour of “the suite life”

  • @farab4391
    @farab4391 6 місяців тому

    I watched many videos before booking our first cruise last year. This was one of them. We ended up booking a Sky Suite just like this one on the Beyond in Aug 2023 around the eastern Med. We LOVED the suite and The Retreat. My wife wasn't keen on a cruise, but I've always wanted to do one. Since we came back from the cruise, it's all she's been talking about and wants to go back into The Retreat. Next year we're trying the MSC World Europa around the Med, in a Duplex Suite with whirlpool. Our first choice would've been an Edge Villa on the Celebrity Ascent, but the MSC Duplex Suite is very similar and at less than 1/3 the price, we have to give it a try 🙂

  • @brunkerj
    @brunkerj Рік тому

    Watching the video again. THAT is the exact cabin I have for our Barcelona to Rome cruise this coming May!

  • @susandavie9049
    @susandavie9049 3 роки тому +8

    Love the suite! You deserve it after being on lock down. Enjoy watching Don and Tony, missing Jenny though. Enjoy!

    • @jameymonroe954
      @jameymonroe954 3 роки тому

      Don Tony and ilana really make my day! So informative and very reliable. Whenever I cruise in the future (2022 2023 here I come!) I know I'll be forearmed with the best information the best seats the best food and the best service! Well done folks! Happy trails to you all! ♡♡♡

  • @FloridaGiGi
    @FloridaGiGi 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I am booked on the celebrity equinox in May, in a celebrity Suite - it actually has a separate bedroom. Thanks for the information about the dinning room. I am so excited!

  • @nitab1971
    @nitab1971 3 роки тому +8

    Suitcase is like Honey Badger...he don't care. This was a fun vlog with you fellows. So many ships to sail, so little time!

  • @tripstracka1643
    @tripstracka1643 3 роки тому +2

    Totally worth being in a Suite. We were in a Sky Suite the first time we were on the Equinox for 10 nights and it loved every second. Luminae, the Retreat Lounge, and all the extra stuff makes for a FABULOUS cruise.

  • @lisaanderson8235
    @lisaanderson8235 3 роки тому +3

    I really appreciate this peek at such a fancypants suite!! I'm so glad Don's first cruise back was so spectacular! And Tony, yes, your room was awesome. 👍

  • @Sherlock40REC
    @Sherlock40REC 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Don 😁. Glad to see you both having a great time.

  • @NauticalNurseNancy
    @NauticalNurseNancy 3 роки тому

    Wow...just WOW!!! That Retreat Lounge area looks AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  • @markw639
    @markw639 3 роки тому +6

    If we are on a heavy sea day cruise we book sky suite. If port heavy then balcony works perfectly

  • @jameymonroe954
    @jameymonroe954 3 роки тому +1

    I am so happy for Donald! And so jealous! Delta problems aside I for one cannot wait! 2023 here I come! After my test run on Virgin Voyages of course. The marble gets me every time! ♡

  • @dudeski934
    @dudeski934 3 роки тому

    Awesome seeing both of you in one video 😀 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @DawnalynForrest
    @DawnalynForrest 3 роки тому

    Love the insight of the suite and dining room! *slooooow the camera down!* Your excitement is so infectious. Sweeeet suite!

  • @trudyhorst3990
    @trudyhorst3990 3 роки тому +2

    I loved this vlog, fellows! Informative and fun!

  • @polishking4372
    @polishking4372 3 роки тому +3

    When you cruise suit you will never go back to inside room again. Cruise line knows this and that's why they do upgrades. Best of Healt from Poland

  • @laurelbrennan6295
    @laurelbrennan6295 3 роки тому +2

    I was just going to ask if Don could have guest to the restaurant and he said he invited you. I will definitely book the Edge on my next cruise. Great video! At least Suitcase isn't rolled under the bed like he would be in a regular room. You guys brighten my day....crack me up!

  • @kathyerickson9402
    @kathyerickson9402 3 роки тому

    My husband and I are in our first suite (vs mini-suite) on our February cruise. We are very excited! Be safe...live safe....stay healthy and we can all cruise happy!

  • @vickiehorowitz1934
    @vickiehorowitz1934 3 роки тому

    I am glad that even though I don't splurge for suites (I do verandah concierge class), there is always plenty of private quiet space if you seek it out.

  • @stevenz2234
    @stevenz2234 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet Suite.....That experience is definitely a notch above the norm, Thanks for taking the time to review the stateroom and amenities. I am sure you had a tough time leaving.

  • @jamesbecker4326
    @jamesbecker4326 3 роки тому

    How nice that Tony got to dine with Don at the 'suite only' restaurant. Beware that it may not be the same on other cruise lines. My wife and I were on NCL with another couple who were in a amazing aft corner suite in the 'Haven' which included access to many haven perks. They asked if we could have lunch with them and it was NO. They couldn't even give us a tour of the whole haven area. We were allowed to hang out in their room and had dinner on their huge (like 250 sq ft) balcony.

  • @karenlyles1315
    @karenlyles1315 3 роки тому +1

    Loved it! Too funny!

  • @kimahlberg7477
    @kimahlberg7477 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed video! Suites aren't my cup of tea. I was able to take my whole family(4 adults and 2 grandchildren) on a cruise (balconies) for less than the price of a suite. I am so thankful for being able to do this and I pray I can do it again. Cruises are the best for families

  • @namelast3997
    @namelast3997 2 роки тому

    I am vegetarian, drink tons of wines, cheeses, did Elemis spa and worked out in gym (38yrs old when I sailed) price was definitely worth it…. I did have like two yrs to save. If you have doubts do It!

  • @bonniekuhl1003
    @bonniekuhl1003 3 роки тому +1

    I love this!!!! So pretty!!! So glad Don is enjoying!

  • @michelleluvbeachsunsets4529
    @michelleluvbeachsunsets4529 3 роки тому

    Wow! This is definitely a bucket list experience for me. Some day, one day! Thanks for filming these areas. Looks like such a peaceful and beautiful suite life.

  • @MizuIsQuit
    @MizuIsQuit 3 роки тому

    Think positive while on board, don't share a bad news to others. Just make you happy travel the world and share a GOOD things and GOOD NEWS.

  • @jodura3363
    @jodura3363 3 роки тому

    Nice cabin. Real nice. The Retreat is absolutely beautiful. ❤️ Funny re Suitcase

  • @jameswade7550
    @jameswade7550 3 роки тому +1

    Wow fantastic Might be a perfect suite to celebrate a Retirement cruise for myself here in a few years or a special birthday Nice !!

  • @michelealkins616
    @michelealkins616 3 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks, Tony and Don!

  • @teresah5318
    @teresah5318 3 роки тому

    Wow! So smooth and classy! I would love to do this type of accommodations for sure! Hubby recently retired and I hope to next year. Maybe then...
    Thanks for sharing!! Love you guys!!

  • @smokeytraveler
    @smokeytraveler 3 роки тому +2

    We booked a Mini Suite on Princess and it was great. Didn’t realize you had perks in the MDR would love to do it again if we could afford it.

  • @MattCook206
    @MattCook206 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tour ! Looks like a great suite and all the other perks.

  • @spydude38
    @spydude38 3 роки тому

    Great video Tony! Enjoyed seeing what the "suite life" is like.

  • @susanb4482
    @susanb4482 3 роки тому +6

    I stayed in a sky suite on the 7/17 Eastern sailing right before yours…had an amazing time…absolutely loved the retreat experience…but I didn’t think you could take the robe..I guess next time…we are scheduled on the Edge in Greece September 2022.

    • @montyboswell6509
      @montyboswell6509 3 роки тому

      I’m surprised about the robes! (Lois)

    • @RaggedyAnn66
      @RaggedyAnn66 3 роки тому

      I stayed in a spa suite on a NCL ship, nearly six years ago, after my cancer treatments were finished, & I got to take my robe home with me also!

  • @veronicashine1812
    @veronicashine1812 3 роки тому

    We are booked on the Celebrity Suite for July 2023 in the Med. The space is what we need because there's 3 of us. The perks made it well worth it as all passengers in the cabin are receiving them. Usually, perks are for the first 2 passengers only.

  • @ExploreTravelTV
    @ExploreTravelTV 3 роки тому

    man that looks nice! I always get a balcony room but haven't been able to afford a suite, that looks great!

  • @rogerfleury9759
    @rogerfleury9759 3 роки тому

    I think, if like me, you enjoy and can afford the Suites on cruises, you should get it. I enjoy being able to eat in a private dining room, away from the unwashed masses. Love the Butter services. And the private activities coordinator that comes to you ever morning at breakfast and asks what you want to do for the day, and by the time you get back to your Suite, all the tickets are laid on your bed ready to go. The Butler will bring snacks at any appointed time during the day or night. It’s just a better experience than the way I started out with. When I started 12+ years ago I would book a large balcony cabin. It might cost more, but if you can afford it, do it! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

  • @RiverDanube
    @RiverDanube 3 роки тому +1

    It depends if you would rather two cruises for the price of one, how much time and money you have, how much time you spend in the cabin and how good the cabin is in comparison.

  • @reneebp8292
    @reneebp8292 3 роки тому

    Love this. Thanks for these videos. I have never given celebrity a thought. But the more I see the more would love to try them. Once I can cruise without my kids I would splurge on a suite.

  • @perlanava-moreno6915
    @perlanava-moreno6915 3 роки тому +1

    Pre pandemic I booked a 10 day pacific coast sky suite on the millennium, for us it is a splurge at 6K, but seeing all this… we made a good choice.

  • @ninawalker1380
    @ninawalker1380 2 роки тому

    Are the specialty restaurants included in the suite class? or do we pay extra? i want to try out a few after many recommendations.

  • @craigwalz6508
    @craigwalz6508 3 роки тому

    With a drink package, priority, speciality dining, butler service, a really nice vip deck area, wifi, and of course the room 5 grand is pretty damn reasonable.

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 3 роки тому

    Wauw what a cabin /suite. Beautiful 🤩

  • @Myislandtravel
    @Myislandtravel 3 роки тому

    I absolutely love the style of Celebrity ships. One day I will splurge and sail on one.

  • @Wol1verine
    @Wol1verine 3 роки тому

    That suite is beautiful!

  • @GrdNana
    @GrdNana 3 роки тому

    Omg so funny How about that bathroom view.... lol, throne room, too funny

  • @Pitsler
    @Pitsler 3 роки тому

    About the same size as our aft corner family suite on Celebrity Equinox. Are suites worth it? YES! Special check-in lines for boarding. Like the update to Michael’s Club! (We spent lots of time in there!) Our butler was at our beck and call, we had special reserved seats in the showroom every night, Luminare restaurant with VERY personalized service! IT WAS FABULOUS!

  • @Zenbee723
    @Zenbee723 3 роки тому +1

    One of my friends begged me to let her join me on a cruise. Knowing she was a total slob who slept in every morning, i said “sure- but only if you pay for a 2 room suite upgrade”. I let her have the walk-in closet which was so messy you couldn’t see the floor. I got ready in the Living Room every morning, then the butler brought me breakfast. Ah, the suite life!

  • @patriciacoslett5484
    @patriciacoslett5484 3 роки тому

    Weird, this didn’t show up on my notifications! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Lealelan
    @Lealelan 3 роки тому

    We were fortunate to have an owners suite on RC Liberty of the Seas many years ago. It was ginormous! I think 600+ sq feet. Traveling with my 3 kids, it was worth it for the space, though we could have made it work in other cabins. Im someone who loves sea days and loves hanging on the balcony reading. It was sheer bliss! Interestingly, I didnt realize we had "suite" benefits til the last day - oops! Next cruise I've booked two cabins, and had to pay a single supplement for one, so it's not the that much less than a suite (they were sold out). I hope to do a transatlantic at some point, or the R/T Hawaii, both with lots of sea days and will save up for a suite!

  • @rainbowcheeze99
    @rainbowcheeze99 3 роки тому

    So much good information. Thanks.

  • @beatlejeff65
    @beatlejeff65 3 роки тому +4

    I have a Sky Suite booked on the Celebrity Summit for November 2022. This video just made the wait seem even longer.

  • @lisamiller1337
    @lisamiller1337 3 роки тому

    Omg, that was my suite! I was on the first sailing a month ago, it also happened to be my 50th bday, first suite experience, loved it and all the pampering!
    Just catching up, got back from HAL Alaska cruise, love HAL but that suite life on celebrity kinda spoiled me!

  • @ronwest2054
    @ronwest2054 3 роки тому +2

    You didn't mention that suite guests can also dine at the Blu restaurant on space available basis. Also worth mentioning is the room service menu for suite guests with crab cakes, filet mignon, Chilean Sea Bass and more....

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  3 роки тому

      Good points! Blu is so good!

  • @jamesk370
    @jamesk370 3 роки тому

    Assuming the powers-that-be don't lockdown everything again, this December will be my first time ever having a suite on a cruise ship (50th birthday present to myself).

  • @kevinj6497
    @kevinj6497 3 роки тому +2

    Didn't get a notification for this video, this has happened a few times, must be a UA-cam glitch.

  • @commanderredhawk7468
    @commanderredhawk7468 3 роки тому

    Super vid Tony. Looking forward to the trans-Atlantic trip on MSC Meraviglia in April in the suite that Jenny booked for us. Has its own hot tub on the balcony!!! 🛳🛳🛳👖👖👖🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

  • @mikeoconnell4241
    @mikeoconnell4241 3 роки тому +1

    Great video you guys. Tony , when you get home you should see a doctor. It’s sounds like you could have some congestive heart failure. Enjoy the rest of your trips and stay safe.

  • @campaignteam
    @campaignteam 3 роки тому +3

    If I happen to hit the lottery, I may splurge for a suite. My tastes and expectations are fairly simple so I would rather do 3 cruises in a regular balcony rather than 1 week in a suite. It is nice though…

    • @breadyegg
      @breadyegg 3 роки тому

      Same same. I'd definitely wanna try a suite or a presitge line like Viking though.

  • @peteschenck9655
    @peteschenck9655 3 роки тому

    Luminae was the reason we only book Celebrity Suites. We booked another suite on a different cruise line and the result was nowhere close to matching Celebrity’s care for the Suite Life. Jao, the Retreat Concierge was on the Constellation as we went through the Sues Canal. Having a suite only concierge saved me leaving Israel when my credit card got hacked. I’ll never cruise on another cruise line and definitely not in anything but a suite. Book early as I am on a waiting list for a suite in 2023 out of Sydney.

  • @Cloud7Travel
    @Cloud7Travel 3 роки тому +1

    Don's cabin is great 👏

  • @brunkerj
    @brunkerj 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed your video. We're taking a 12 day British trip in May, and your video showing this room (across from the one we'll have) is incredible. Good personality to be sharing the ship. Small suggestion; when you showed the room in the beginning, you moved too much. But loved the video and subscribed! Thank you!

  • @attila1746
    @attila1746 3 роки тому

    Once we splurged on a suite, we never looked back. We just couldn't go back, even if it resulted in fewer cruises (quality over quantity)!

  • @kdnp529
    @kdnp529 3 роки тому

    They are totally worth it if you’ve got money to WASTE. Everything is over the top nice. Service, food, room the works. And even though I enjoyed every trip I spent in a suite, I wish I’d sailed in an inside cabin and had the extra money I spent back so I could have taken some EXTRA cruises instead. If I ever win the lottery, I’ll start cruising in suites again!😂

  • @lboutard
    @lboutard 3 роки тому

    Tell Jenny to close her eye when Tony’s by the tub! Haha! Awesome friendship!

  • @jimj2839
    @jimj2839 3 роки тому

    Sometime, we have to book a suite on Edge.

  • @moelladevil
    @moelladevil 3 роки тому

    Yeah, if I had the money, which I don’t. Love that retreat area.

  • @deenaanderson4667
    @deenaanderson4667 3 роки тому

    I gotta win the lottery. that room was awesome

  • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
    @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 3 роки тому

    This video was so much fun!!! You sold me on the suite when I saw you can see the balcony/view from the bathroom. Since I travel alone, that is a major selling point. $5K is a bit much for me though. If I could get a deal on that cabin for $3-$3.5K then I'd go for it. Speaking of miserable (were we? 🤣), Royal Caribbean just cancelled my Thanksgiving 2021 cruise 😭😭😭😭😭😭.

  • @3716anderson
    @3716anderson 3 роки тому

    Good shot of the dredge, Tony!

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  3 роки тому

      I was fascinated by that dredge :)

  • @crissfree5546
    @crissfree5546 3 роки тому

    Loven it! Could you maybe pan a bit slower in future plz? It helps with that vertigo feeling when watching these awesome vlogs.

  • @TheJanettiffany
    @TheJanettiffany 3 роки тому

    Tony what is the average price point for the edge balcony you had this sailing? I love your stateroom! Would love to try in 2023 but wondering the cost difference generally between the two rooms.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  3 роки тому +1

      I booked late. I think mine was $2200 for the week and it included basic internet, drinks and gratuities.

    • @TheJanettiffany
      @TheJanettiffany 3 роки тому

      Not a bad price at all! I’m definitely going to look into booking that!

    • @TheJanettiffany
      @TheJanettiffany 3 роки тому

      Not a bad price at all! I’m definitely going to look into booking that!

  • @Scott__C
    @Scott__C 3 роки тому

    Good tour, Tony!
    #freesuitcase

  • @williammiller5449
    @williammiller5449 3 роки тому +1

    Question: Is all this "suite life" stuff accessible for handicapped guests?

  • @derrickhouston2202
    @derrickhouston2202 3 роки тому

    Absolutely

  • @peggyford3801
    @peggyford3801 3 роки тому

    I loved the tour!

  • @matt24ishere69
    @matt24ishere69 3 роки тому +1

    great tour.

  • @bmlaurent32137
    @bmlaurent32137 3 роки тому

    Was that an S1 S2 or s3? We were in an S1 on the Reflection before the upgrades. We had Michaels and it was awesome but The Retreat looks incredible!!!

  • @nmd1682
    @nmd1682 6 місяців тому

    Can you run a comparison between Blue and Luminae, please?

  • @ErnestoPolotto
    @ErnestoPolotto 3 роки тому

    Love this video!!!!!!

  • @jons_vlog3
    @jons_vlog3 3 роки тому

    This is Awesome thanks for the vid

  • @B-ch6uk
    @B-ch6uk 3 роки тому

    I expected Don to say have a vantastic day

  • @christinav3619
    @christinav3619 3 роки тому +2

    That’s was a fantastic video. thanks for sharing Dons room with us. Can’t wait to see the cruise content on both channels! Don and Tony are the best! 🛳

  • @jameshchetwyndjr9739
    @jameshchetwyndjr9739 3 роки тому

    My sister takes a suite on Disney. But I’m lucky to afford inside cabin. It depends on what you can afford

  • @toccoa
    @toccoa 3 роки тому

    TYVM! My first question is: are any suites ever solo--fare-friendly (above 100% but hopefully not 200%)?
    I am not afraid of hard work, as long as someone else does it: why not a segment on the incremental cost to suite it up with examples? Blame/link Don and you get to mention Jenny as TA by using her examples? What would it have cost to upgrade to Don Class in your upcoming cruises? Who has the best suite values? If you were forced to do a suite cruise, which one would you take? Let us struggling proletariat vicariously live the rich YT lifestyle (tongue-in-cheek-emoji)

  • @alecia175
    @alecia175 3 роки тому

    Once in my life I will do a suite. Actually I looked it up on a shorter sailing and it was half that price maybe a short luxury sailing for us.

  • @AdventuresofDeanna
    @AdventuresofDeanna 3 роки тому

    That suite is nice!

  • @MsLucky443
    @MsLucky443 3 роки тому

    Cool, thanks for the info.

  • @ricardobenitez1815
    @ricardobenitez1815 3 роки тому

    Hey Tony
    Lucky your cruise on the Edge was for last week. I’m scheduled to sail on the Edge today and so far it’s been a nightmare and I’m still outside waiting to get into the embarkation building. Got here at 12:30 and it’s now 2:58. Still waiting on line in the sun with no end in site. This line is crawling and people are passing out. This is insane.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  3 роки тому

      It was warm when I left. Hope they get you on soon.

  • @karlpetersen7147
    @karlpetersen7147 3 роки тому

    Very nice and great perks as well. I got upgraded to a mini suite on NCL on my last cruise but it was nothing like this. It was more like an extra large balcony cabin with extra large balcony. It was very nice but we didn’t get any extra perks. I don’t think I would spend the extra money for the sky suite even though it is sweet.

  • @georgianapage7198
    @georgianapage7198 3 роки тому

    It was probably disappointing to miss your flight due to the Covid result delay after paying for this suite experience. Hope they make it right!

  • @ljacobs357
    @ljacobs357 2 роки тому

    As nice as the Edge is, we prefer the intimacy of the Solstice class sky suites.