We just came off Edge 2 days ago, and I have to say that it was probably one of the best cruises that we have ever done (78 cruises and still counting). My only complaint is that I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Great food, shows, staff, best cruise director on the high seas, accessible tables in the buffet, our cabin...everything was just right. Even had an unexpected gift from a crew member when she noticed that my husband and I were struggling to walk back to the gangway after returning from our excursion in Eden. We had to stop and sit for a while along the way, and this lovely crew member jumped on her phone (without us noticing) and arranged for a wheelchair to get us both back on board in comfort. For her it was a simple phone call, but for us it made an exhausted old hubby and wife feel a lot better. We are going back on Edge next year, but would love to do more cruises on her if the prices drop a bit.
@johnkean6852 Celebrity cruises are at the top end price wise, but we are only doing one more on Edge so we are happy to pay a bit extra for it. Inside cabin around $1700 pp for 9 nights Aussie cruise.
We just cruised on Celebrity Edge and your review is very much how I felt about the cruise, disappointed with lack of access to viewing area at bow of the ship . Great honest and genuine review.
Yes, I've heard quite a few complaints about The Retreat section at the bow of the ship blocking views of the front from other passengers. A bit of a snob concept to block an entire section of a ship to cater for the (cough, cough) "elite".
Great review ! And I was even more excited to see I made a cameo in the background of the silent disco section !! 😂yay!! And I agree about not enough bars . Although it didn’t bother me , I did speak to a few people who go made the same comment . I also managed to come away without spending anything additional apart from the OBC I got when I booked back in November 2021. Best value cruise I’ve ever done .
Me and my wife are going on this cruise in Feb 2025 from NZ to America Samoa and back over 12 days. Flights and motel to the ship and flights back to hometown afterwards total package cost $7890.00
We loved our time on the Celebrity Apex for a typical Caribbean western itinerary. To be honest, I think we easily could have spent less because the we didn't try a couple of the included dining venues in favor of the specialty dining and felt like we missed out! As former Disney cruisers, I can say that Celebrity has much to offer and excellent value.
I love your comprehensive review! I'm going on my very first cruise in 3 months (Oct '24) on the Celebrity Eclipse. I will be missing out on the Magic Carpet, which looks very cool, and from what I've seen, the show room / stage is much more impressive on the Edge as compared to the Eclipse. The Edge's shows and venue look more Vegas-like too. Oh well, I had to take the ship that was going to the Dominican and Puerto Rico, and that's the Eclipse. At least most of the bars and restaurants are the same on both, so that's good. Being my "maiden voyage" so to speak, I imagine I won't notice these differences too much. I'm almost 70, so this is likely my first and only cruise based upon my financial capabilities. Great job - thank you.
In terms of the Celebrity product, the Solstice is more consistent with what they've done since the brand was founded than the Edge ship is. The Edge is a re-definition of the Celebrity product, a departure in some key ways.
100% with you on the Infinite Verandah. So often too windy/cold/hot to go out there - but this is an asset in any conditions. I've seen other opinions that the configuration with the bed away from the verandah is better, as it extends the sofa space more usefully.
It’s really the best combo! That’s interesting. I felt like there was no room to move when the wardrobe doors were open so I think the alternative would be better, but I guess everyone’s different haha
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuywe are booked on the edge in aug 2025 for a verandah and was concerned to learn our bed is close to the verandah. I was curious to hear your comment but in looking had the same thought about room together in to cabinets. Also felt if weather permits it would be nice to just wake up, open the verandas and listen to the sea in the mornings. Glad to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the super informational video!!
Fantastic review Adrian!! You have sold us to book Edge class. The infinity balcony certainly appeals and you summed it up perfectly that we just don't spend a lot of time on the balcony.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video and it has helped you decide to book a cruise on Edge. No cruise is perfect, but Edge is definitely something else.
Hi Adrian, Keith and I were lucky enough to get an upgrade bit for Aqua which gave us access to Blu Restaurant. It was absolutely wonderful. The food a delight. We found that in our cabin if we closed the French doors with the veranda window open, that the air con did turn back on. Maybe it’s a little issue you had in your cabin that it didn’t. We loved our cabin. Maybe a little narrower than on some other lines, but nonetheless loved the ship. Agree with all of your comments about the ship regarding the venues maybe a need for an extra area for things like the silent disco with more room. We booked Millennium for a Japan cruise in 2026. Can’t wait.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Pete! Sounds like that might have been an issue with our veranda then. Blu looks lovely. And I’m sure Millennium will be a fantastic experience. I’m doing a Japan cruise in May so keep an eye out for those videos too. Thanks again guys!
First time watching you, but I really enjoyed your approach to the review. I love Celebrity but have not sailed an Edge class yet. I have seen Edge in the Port of Ibiza, where I spend summers!
But you still bought an additional package. Would like to see a review specifically utilizing whatever the price of the cruise cost WITHOUT purchasing ANY packages or upgrades.
Yes. No insult to the content creator, but buying the drink and wifi packages isn't really not spending anything extra above the fare. If the point is that the included food is very good and they don't need to go to specialty restaurants, I concur with that as I just went on my eight cruise with Celebrity.
Mmm that wasn’t the point of the video. I made it pretty clear as I mentioned it several times, that the concept of an All Included cruise (for me) is that I can dine, drink, be entertained, and accommodated. And I could do all of that without spending anything extra onboard. That was the intention of the video.
Oh ok I guess. But any one can say they spent no additional money on a cruise if they purchase enough packages. It just would have been more useful to see what the experience would be like without any additions.
@@Nebulamoon34 well, I would’ve had nothing to drink but water, iced tea, juice at brekky and filter coffee and I wouldn’t have been able to work from the ship without internet lol
Thanks for this review. :-D We have recently booked a 12 night cruise to NZ in April 2025 on Celebrity Edge. It will be our first sailing on a Celebrity ship and we're really looking forward to the experience. We never spend extra while onboard. We don't often drink alcohol so there is more than enough to satisfy us with the regular inclusions.
We're taking the very same cruise in February and like you, we don't spend extra while onboard and don't often drink alcohol, so the regular inclusions will serve just fine as well.
Great review ! She looks amazing . Well done not spending any extras ! I do like a souvenir or 2 (ship model) so would spend on that . Glad food was good enough to not partake in specialty dining ! 🎉
Have just come off Resilient Lady (here in Auckland as I type) - caught Edge leaving Sydney last week as Lady replaced her at OPT. such massive differences in layouts - the pool area (small on Lady), and the pointless / underused gym equipment and cabanas…. This might have to be my next cruise,
great review Adrian🥰 , I totally agree about the limited spaces to relax and have a drink or just read a book, I think it really lets the ship down. the one thing I hate is having to walk around and around to try and get a seat just to have a drink or a coffee. but I will say the food in all the venues is the best I have ever had on a cruise ship and she is a beautiful ship, such a shame they got it so wrong with not enough bar areas and seating.
Thanks Wendy! Totally agree. Though it’s nice to see that this has been addressed somewhat on the newer versions of the Edge Class ships so at least Celebrity is listening. We might see a newer version down our way soon with any luck.
Just did 11 days on Princess to Alaska from SF. With their plus package of $1200 for the 11 days my wife and I did manage to enjoy the whole trip without added costs. We got our $100 cruise credit for being share holders, $200 cruise credit from a previous cruise, and our $300 balance covered all our expenses including top dinners in the Crown Grill and Sabatinis.
Thanks so much for watching. Edge is definitely a ship worth considering and Celebrity is a really solid premium cruise offering in our market. Definitely food for thought.
Hey, thanks so much for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed my review of Edge. I can only imagine what it would have been like to sail on Eclipse when she was new, but I still enjoyed my cruise on her in late 2022 when she was a touch older!
Such a great review, mate! Love your style! We're booked on the Edge for February to NZ. Really looking forward to it! Hope we like the infinity balcony. You're the first to say you liked it, so that's encouraging! Wish they used AUD on board when catering to our region. This USD thing is such BS.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the review. Edge is spectacular, so I hope you enjoy her and your cruise to NZ. Infinite veranda is definitely different, but on balance I thought it was a great option. Having just disembarked from Sun Princess in a regular balcony cabin (that I barely used) I think having a wall of glass with more natural light at all times, and the option for fresh air when desired, is the better choice! The USD thing gets my goat every time too 🙄 part of the reason it’s better to pre pay for inclusions for Aussies
My wife and I sailed Celebrity Solstice in March only on board spending was 2 bottles duty free Scotch and a sweater and we got a good deal💲 on our cruise😂🇦🇺❤️🚢
A very timely review. About to embark on technically my third Edge cruise, did B2B in the Med 2019. Not a fan of the infinite veranda so have booked a regular balcony this time. Yes, they do exist. 😂 Can’t wait to sail.
Brilliant video, thank you for sharing! I'm going on the Edge in Jan 2025 with my 11-year-old son and I'm even more excited to go now having seen you video tour and review, it looks amazing! 🎉 I've also been on the Eclipse to NZ and thought that was brilliant too, and looks quite different to the Edge 🎉
Hi Adrian, we got on as you got off I think on the 13th March, and off 2 days ago. With us, my wife has limited mobility and she uses a wide and heavy bariatric walker. We found your video very much the same as our own findings. Thank you for that great revue. We absolutely loved the food, and our infinite verandah cabin. But, that pit venue on deck 3 was not viable for us with the limited seating and very narrow walk ways. We did not have any drinks package as we thought our Royal Diamond Plus loyalty transfer would cover us for any drinks we wanted. It did not. Firstly there were no free drinks on embarkation day! On Royal we would each get 5 drinks of any type up to USD 15 each from any venue during any day. On the Edge it was free drinks for 2 hours from 1700 - 1900 in the evening. We are not really big drinkers and we struggled to drink 3 in that 2 hour time frame. I think it would be much better to just load 5 drinks onto our cards to use at any coffee or bar place on each day of the cruise. There was no dedicated Captains Club lounge either. I think we will probably stick with Royal in future but it was good to check out the Edge.
Yes. I've done eight Celebrity cruises on all three current classes of ships. Passengers can easily have a fantastic cruise without feeling deprived of specialty dining . Passengers who don't care to drink any sort of alcohol or specialty coffees don't even have to get a drink package. The coffee served in the buffet and MDR are fine for folks who just want a "cup of coffee". The food in the buffet and main dining room and other 'included' venues is really good. I still get at least basic drink package for the specialty coffees (lattes etc.) a glass of cheap wine at dinner. I don't see a reason not to get the package of wifi, etc. though. Nice video!
Great video we are going on Beyond in October we have been on her before the best cruise ship we have been on and can’t wait to get on her in October again
Good job on the review. The fact that you mention the limited social spaces is something I think many reviewers miss. I don't think the Ascent and Beyond improve on much because the fundamental issue remains about the placement and style of the Martini Bar in the Grand Plaza. If you like the Magic Carpet, that's great. At least it is a smaller space to hang out and meet and mingle or just relax. And they add an even more expensive specialty restaurant and a space people can rent to play private games. The Edge is, IMO, a Celebrity attempt at redefining their product. Yes, they're still going with excellent food and service (which is inconsistent from what I'm reading). But the original specialty restaurant on the Millennium had paneling from the RMS Olympic, sister to the Titanic, and was a heightened, very personalized, very upscale, dining experience (something like Murano on the Solstice ships). Then Celebrity changed the specialty dining to different types and offered many with the Solstice class but still kept the original large dining room. So, they were options. I find this an NCL approach. The Retreat has grown from a small space with perks and a lounge to the front end of the ship being for suite pax only. NCL calls it Haven and I feel that's what Celebrity has produced with the Edge. The decor style is more like the Prima in some ways as well, just elevated. The art is Celebrity style but not the decor so much except for the Normandie restaurant. I have a connection with Celebrity since a friend used to bring me aboard the Horizon class Zenith and Horizon when they berthed in New York City. Then I sailed aboard the Century, Millennium and Solstice classes. I've been aboard the Apex. So, I've seen the changes and evolution with the product. Believe me, the Edge is a departure. There were changes, but the Edge is a much more mainstream, enhanced mainstream version of Celebrity than the Solstice, Millennium and previous classes were. It's an attempt to cater to a younger clientele and an expanding one.
Fantastic review, narrative and images !!! You mentioned when your neighbors "closed/opened" their infinity window at night, you could hear it - sounds carry at night for sure. My question then is, when folks are conversing in adjacent infinity veranda staterooms and their window is down, can you hear conversations/voices/etc. ? Our biggest gripe on regular verandas are adjacent veranda voices clearly carry -- and we enjoy relaxing and reading or sipping a relaxing libation - with only the sound of the seas.... So it would be great if the infinity veranda ensured serenity ! Thanks most kindly for this Indepth video and we love your channel !!!!!! marcia and tim
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. We could hear some chatter from neighbours but it was really not as impactful (to me) when compared to being on your balcony with loud neighbours on their balcony…if that makes sense.
Hi Adrian, great to have met Michael and yourself on the Edge. We watched your review and both Sandra and myself just kept saying "yes" " agree" "exactly" etc. We booked the cruise back in January 2023, and got a fairly good deal on infinite verandah. It included OBC which we spent on upgrading drinks package to Premier, booking Rooftop Garden Grill (which was great despite the rain in Hobart), and the rest at the Casino. So (technically) we didn't spend an extra cent, and believe it or not, had a credit balance of US2c, which has just been credited back to our credit card as AU3c. I am pretty sure we spent more time on the Magic Carpet than you but can agree to disagree. Keep up the good work. Unlikely to be on your group PoA cruise - as mentioned, we did that a few years ago, so have other "list" items. Hope to catch up again one day and let us know if your cruising ever gets you to Townsville, as we would be happy to show you around. Doug & Sandra.
Great review. We were on her the week before. You didn’t mention the gym did you? That also is excellent and the use of it is included in the price. We LOVED it!
We've multiple times have cruised without spending any money on board. This year we've done the unthinkable and reserved two specialty dining times and a coffee card. No drink package but have set aside monies for 2 drinks a night (normally I don't drink that much). All this is because we're taking a 12 night cruise. A normal 5-7 night cruise we spend our monies on meals at the ports not on ships.
great review :) i would love to cruise on celebrity edge, she looks like a stunning ship. my type of ship hehe the price you paid wasnt actually too bad :) especially as it included the premium drink package :) so glad you both had such a great time :)
Limited indoor bar spaces? Next! Kidding, but even in researching this ship, I agree with your take on the martini bar here vs other ships. And how amazing is it to NOT have a movie screen by the bar? I hate that on many lines, every single bar, pool, etc has a TV (often showing sports)
😂 I absolutely loved that there was no movie screen by the pool! It’s such a bugbear of mine - but then cruise lines such as Princess (in my opinion) should nix any daylight movies and just focus on actual movies under the stars during the evening. Daytime movies are horrendous - they ruin what should be a nice pool day vibe!
I spend a ton of time on the regular balcony in our room and I really love being out even in drizzly weather when we cruise so I am really unhappy about the lack of availability of traditional balconies. (The few sunset verandas were sold out.) Otherwise I think it’ll be a good time and ultimately I’m happy to be on vacation to begin with!
Just returned on Edge to Sydney. The only things I found difficult was the beds are very firm, and the temperature in all public areas was a touch too cold. Pillows could be better as well. Everything else was fabulous. Hence we are booked for next year.
The beds were on the firm side actually, I started to notice by the end of the cruise with a little hip pain. Next time, I believe you should be able to get a topper provided which might help.
Beautiful ship, we just did 6 days on her to Alaska. The only complaint I have is that a lot of the seating is kind of uncomfortable, designed for style over function meant from draping an 18 year old model over lol. But I was always able to find more comfortable seats around the ship.
Going on Appex next month, looking forward to it after watching yours and similar from others, im disabled so use a small fold up scooter to get around, going on new ships is a nervous moment for me as to assesibilty, seems fine, so happy days🎉
Excellent review. We were onboard too and completely agree with you. As beautiful as Eden was, we felt it was a little impractical at times. We really missed the Sky Lounge on the S Class ships. It was still a great experience and we wouldn't hesitate to sail on her or her sister ships again.
Thank you for this wonderful and informative video! Looking forward to our Celebrity Edge sailing to Alaska - Infinite Veranda Concierge Class. This will be our 2nd cruise ever! 🚢 (1st was a short 4 night cruise to Cozumel...many, many years ago) 😉
First time cruise here. I recently booked concierge room, and I haven't book any of restaurant options which I found in Celebrity Cruise App, how can I know which one is free and which one is not? I see some of the restaurant need to book and pay in advance? and should I buy some additional credits while on board? Cheers!
That’s a nice first cruise choice! The free restaurants for main dining are the 4 in the early part of the video: Cyprus, Normandie, Tuscan and Cosmopolitan. There’s also complimentary dining at the Mast Grill on the pool deck, as well as the Spa Cafe. And the Eden Cafe and Oceanview Cafe are included as well. Specialty dining restaurants attract a surcharge, and that’s what you can see in your cruise planner. It’s up to you if you want to try them and you can pre book before your cruise or book once onboard. Pre cruise guarantees you the date and time you might want.
I did a transatlantic solo on Edge back in 2022 and loved both Celebrity and the ship. I also did Alaska solo on Koningsdam the same year ad loved Alaska. In a few weeks, I am going back to Edge _and_ Alaska _and_ bringing my wife for first visit Celebrity cruise and first time to Alaska. I would like to more about this exact itinerary. Perhaps you know someone who can comment. Is there a seafood night at the buffet? Can you report on any other scheduled buffet offerings or other things?
Thanks for watching! I didn’t eat at the buffet much, so I can’t comment specifically but I do know they have themed nights. Seafood will probably feature, I just can’t tell you for sure. Happy cruising!
Just returned from a transatlantic back to back on Ascent. First 13 day transatlantic we were on the magic carpet sky retreat suite. All inclusive with butler. Because it was cold, by our standards, for pool it was a waste of not usable outdoor space at the retreat area. The Lumine restaurant for retreat, I was not impressed with service at all. Our favorite was Cypress for food and service. The second 9 day Mediterranean we went on the Aqua. The cabin is much smaller and we did miss Jo our awesome butler BUT for the cost from one to the other, I go Aqua. Retreat transatlantic is a much older guest ratio and the feel is very different. For us it was a 30 year anniversary and we tried a different style of travel. We will not be doing a transatlantic again. Also Celebrity’s excursions were very disappointing, from selection to time of excursion to cost. Food on board was good not great. Eden specialty restaurant was our favorite. Biacio cafe is great. Ocean view buffet has good selection and best of all the crew with one exception of the Lumine manager, she was a flop, ALL others were great. We ended up with a 4 day stay at La Gràcia, Barcelona and that was amazing. Good travels
totally awesome very impressive and informative video keep up the great work my next cruise is on Brilliance of the seas to Hobart on 30th April 2024 departing Sydney.
Just quoted an 8 day cruise with and without all-inclusive package for 2 adults and 2 kids. It comes to $13,938.72 with package and $7,335,72 without (AUD). Hardly $19,25 / day. ;-)
Oh I don’t think I said that’s how much it was in total. That may have been the cost I paid to *upgrade* my all included package from classic to premium.
You sold me Celebrity Edge - i looked at it when it first appeared but was put off by the Magic Carpet - i felt it was a party ship...but silent discos...mmmmm....bring back the 80's!!!!!
My issue with many of these "all inclusive" packages, is that they don't seem to offer one for those who don't drink alcohol. I'd like to see more lines allow a 'downgrade' to their non alcoholic package for those that like fresh juice, milkshakes, speciality tea and coffee, etc, but not booze. Anyway the ship looks awesome, I'm just not sure if I could scrape together the $9k for two of us, for a say 11 night Barrier Reef cruises.
I think that I would be more inclined to spend $2300 pp on a 7 day cruise on a yacht style Windstar Cruise with only 300 other people and have outstanding food without needing to pay to go to specialty restaurants. And get six ports in seven days
@@HTInstallsyes it does, my point is, it's not available as part of an all inclusive package. Most lines, with a non alcoholic package, don't offer it as an option within their various 'all inclusive' style packages.
Virgin sort of do… though they have their own idiosyncrasies. But all guests get soft drinks included which is a help for those that don’t drink something harder. Purchasing the standard fare to get onboard and then adding a soft drinks package is possible but it’s not necessarily a perfect solution. 🤔
I am amazed the enormous positive reviews of the Edge. I have cruised many times on different lines and overall I must say the Edge was far worse than most of my other cruises. All ready more expensive, with extra charges for everything. Food was not nearly as good as expected, special type of patios was just silly. They have tried far to hard to so ‘ techy’ and have lost the glamour of traditional cruising. Entertainment was just OK at best. Friends said the other Celebrity ships were much better overall. For me, there is no way I would ever sail on her again.😢
Agreed! We went on Edge this year Feb 2024 and didn't find it great. I felt claustrophobic - the bars are too small for the number of people. The cocktails were poor and I got told off when first meeting our cabin attendant, The food was great though. We won't be going back .
I think that's the best thing about cruising, there's something for everyone. Nothing is in terms of absolutes. The Solstice or Millennium Class ships sound like they're much better suited to your cruising tastes (I love them also, check out my Eclipse Retreat cruise vlogs from 2022 if you'd like to see more)
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy It's not that. It's that Celebrity had a specific type of cruise character that they changed with Edge. Celebrity isn't just restaurants and a show lounge, it's more a feel and evocation and service style. Edge is like a premium NCL ship without the extreme family stuff that's a bit toned down. That's not what Solstice, Millennium, Century, Horizon class are/were.
People tend to like new. The ship seems modern with all the tech that is current. But what is the verdict in 15 years when they aren't? We'll see. We'll see what needs to be redone/redesigned. The specific biggest change I see right now are 4 main dining rooms vs. the one large one. Most of the specialty restaurants are on the Solstice class. There are negative reviews on some of the cruise board. Some long-time Celebrity cruisers want nothing to do with the Edge class. I personally don't like this class. imo, Celebrity's best class of ships was the Century class followed by the Solstice class.
Looks like a nice Adult experience unlike others that seem like Disney at sea. In other words others being loud and obnoxious. Still it sounds like a food fest with a few activities when you are too full to eat any more. Would love more info on entertainment and casino.
Thanks for watching. I didn’t use the casino, but it has everything you’d expect - table games, electronic games etc and is open when the ship is at sea. There were plenty of activities throughout the day, with things like dancing, bingo, officers vs passenger competitions, lectures, port talks, shopping events etc.
I didn’t use it, so I couldn’t rate it. From what I’ve read, it’s ok for social media - uploads will be very, very slow and calls over wifi etc would probably not function very well at all, as they’re not amazing over premium internet either.
I can’t see the value in skipping a provided meal on a cruise and then paying $120-$160 for two people when that’s the market price on land for that type restaurant.
Yeah I struggle with it too. Back when specialty dining restaurants launched, typically it was a set fee that was anywhere from $15-$30 per person. That was a lot more justifiable.
Yes I can imagine. That’s why I tried not to onboard but my intention for an all-inclusive holiday isn’t to do it “on the cheap” per se, but with the freedom that comes with pre-paying for all of my onboard expenditure. Like cruises of the past, to some degree.
I basically never spend anything on board or at theme parks. I can’t enjoy myself whilst being ripped off. Perhaps pennywise and pound foolish, but I say just thrifty haha.
Never liked Edge class. Just something can’t quite put my finger on but feel a bit to OTT and that elevator bar is pure tacky gimmick. Give me Solstice class every time. And it actually looks like a class ship from outside.
I can put finger on things I find unappealing about it. 1. Class ship--too much of the prime real estate at the front of the ship has gone to suite only passengers. Funny thing, I don't even like the suite spaces especially the retreat lounge 2. Deletion of the Sky Lounge, Library, Card room, Hideaway. 3. Deletion of any elegant lounges or intimate spaces like Ensemble Lounge, for instance. 4. Martini Bar change of style and location. Solstice class, off the foyer in its own space with intimate booths and sections. Edge, sunken area in the foyer that gets loud. 5. Most specialty restaurants are in a quiet space toward the aft of the Solstice ship. Edge, Raw on 5, Fine Cut and Le Bistro are in the Grand Plaza and the noise from the Martini Bar below goes into the restaurants at time. 5. No real public areas are dedicated lounges with dance floor. Everything is tiered. Sky Lounge activities are in the darkish Club area. Eden is a multi tiered space. There is no Rendezvous Lounge, no Ensemble Lounge, not even anything like the Passport Bar. So, while the ship is larger, it seems more limited in social options. I think the Magic Carpet is an eyesore. And most of the time, it doesn't move. It's great for tendering, yes. Next, the decor style is interchangeable with any 2020s decor style. Celebrity had a signature of modernized version of 1920s to 1960s New York and metropolitan style chic establishments style. The only place you see that on the Edge ships is in the Normandie Restaurant and to some degree the Cyprus. Everything else is the modern muted colors, griege, taupe craze that is in many current ships. So, that distinctive Celebrity approach is near absent. Celebrity has retained the provocative art so that's a plus. Solstice more encourages socializing in smaller groups where Edge is seeing acrobats and spending more time and money in specialty restuarants. For me to be interested in a future Celebrity product is they have to rethink and reimplement the ship within a ship nonsense and bring back the Sky Lounge in their next class of ship. No Sky Lounge is a dealbreaker. Eden is not a substitute. And bring back elegant lounges, at least one like the ensemble Lounge. Some of us like them.
I used to love to go cruising everything was so first class Now you get nickelled and done to death unless you have such and such a cabin it's a rat race
Usually there are better deals to be had before you cruise - there are often sales in the cruise planner that reduce the cost of internet and upgrades to premium but once onboard, the rate is about as high as it gets. I recommend organising it beforehand. As an indication on speed, I opted for premium and was able to stream shows to my laptop without any issue.
😆 ohh! Sorry, I try not to capture others in too much detail but it can be difficult on a cruise ship 😬 the Magic Carpet was awesome! Missing that venue on my current cruise on Royal Princess.
The Edge is a lovely ship, but many of the design features are impractical. The Infinite veranda can't be used many times, Eden has poor sight lines and cabins above Eden have noise issues. My main issue is the Retreat-class. When Celebrity originated the concepr on the Solstice class, it was an intimate and special experience and not very large. Celebrity realized how lucrative it could be and dramatically increased the number of suites and the size of Luminae. In my view, this has diminished the experience. I much prefer the older Solstice and Millennium class ships, even though Celebrity is starting to neglect maintenance and service on their older ships. At least they still provide options.
[1] Feedback: Something about your tone sounds as if you are reading from a script? . . . [2] Nearly U.S.$200 per person per night means nearly U.S.$400 per cabin per day. That is more than double the price of many cruises that I can find on some Carnival ships, on some Royal Caribbean ships, and even with Holland America. In those cases, there is plenty of room for choosing some extras and still finishing below U.S.$200 per day per cabin. . . [3] Getting a basic fare ensures that you pay for only what is necessary and any extras require a conscious choice e.g., spending on non-complimentary beverages even though there are many complimentary ones on every cruise. . . [4] It also helps to sail with a cruise line like Royal Caribbean that gives significant benefits and discounts even from the first level of its Loyalty Programme. With just 80 lifetime cruise-points, for instance, becoming a Diamond-level guest with Royal Caribbean makes a drinks package obsolete....
It was great! It’s more protected than a regular balcony because the veranda doesn’t extend past the side of the ship like a regular balcony does. Not too windy at all.
80 year old single man who is quite interested in this cruise. What soul be the approximate cost for a single cabin ? Is it all inclusive? Can I smoke my weed ( my doobies) in the privacy of my room. Thanks in advance for your response .
The cost can depend on the itinerary, cabin type and inclusions, so there's no way to generalise the cost. Edge has a number of solo or studio cabins designed for a single traveller, so you can avoid a solo supplement/surcharge cost. These sell out quickly. Best to find a travel agent or even use the Celebrity website to do some research and find an itinerary you like before getting help with a quote. No doobies allowed.
Watch my full Celebrity Edge walkthrough ship tour here: ua-cam.com/video/lm6Mxe91uMM/v-deo.html
We just came off Edge 2 days ago, and I have to say that it was probably one of the best cruises that we have ever done (78 cruises and still counting). My only complaint is that I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Great food, shows, staff, best cruise director on the high seas, accessible tables in the buffet, our cabin...everything was just right. Even had an unexpected gift from a crew member when she noticed that my husband and I were struggling to walk back to the gangway after returning from our excursion in Eden. We had to stop and sit for a while along the way, and this lovely crew member jumped on her phone (without us noticing) and arranged for a wheelchair to get us both back on board in comfort. For her it was a simple phone call, but for us it made an exhausted old hubby and wife feel a lot better. We are going back on Edge next year, but would love to do more cruises on her if the prices drop a bit.
Same! I ALSO was on Celebrity Edge 2 DAYS AGO! Did The Ship ALSO go to Hobart?
Amazing review! Glad you had a fantastic time.
Cost?
@johnkean6852 Celebrity cruises are at the top end price wise, but we are only doing one more on Edge so we are happy to pay a bit extra for it. Inside cabin around $1700 pp for 9 nights Aussie cruise.
I also went to hobart
We just cruised on Celebrity Edge and your review is very much how I felt about the cruise, disappointed with lack of access to viewing area at bow of the ship . Great honest and genuine review.
Thanks so much for watching.
Yes, I've heard quite a few complaints about The Retreat section at the bow of the ship blocking views of the front from other passengers. A bit of a snob concept to block an entire section of a ship to cater for the (cough, cough) "elite".
the Spa has the forward views and forward outdoor lounging area.
Great review ! And I was even more excited to see I made a cameo in the background of the silent disco section !! 😂yay!! And I agree about not enough bars . Although it didn’t bother me , I did speak to a few people who go made the same comment . I also managed to come away without spending anything additional apart from the OBC I got when I booked back in November 2021. Best value cruise I’ve ever done .
Oh! Haha thanks for your cameo 🤣 so glad to hear you enjoyed your time onboard and found that it was good value to boot!
Me and my wife are going on this cruise in Feb 2025 from NZ to America Samoa and back over 12 days. Flights and motel to the ship and flights back to hometown afterwards total package cost $7890.00
We loved our time on the Celebrity Apex for a typical Caribbean western itinerary. To be honest, I think we easily could have spent less because the we didn't try a couple of the included dining venues in favor of the specialty dining and felt like we missed out! As former Disney cruisers, I can say that Celebrity has much to offer and excellent value.
I think so too, it’s really a fabulous product.
I love your comprehensive review! I'm going on my very first cruise in 3 months (Oct '24) on the Celebrity Eclipse. I will be missing out on the Magic Carpet, which looks very cool, and from what I've seen, the show room / stage is much more impressive on the Edge as compared to the Eclipse. The Edge's shows and venue look more Vegas-like too. Oh well, I had to take the ship that was going to the Dominican and Puerto Rico, and that's the Eclipse. At least most of the bars and restaurants are the same on both, so that's good. Being my "maiden voyage" so to speak, I imagine I won't notice these differences too much. I'm almost 70, so this is likely my first and only cruise based upon my financial capabilities. Great job - thank you.
In terms of the Celebrity product, the Solstice is more consistent with what they've done since the brand was founded than the Edge ship is. The Edge is a re-definition of the Celebrity product, a departure in some key ways.
We are currently on Celebrity Ascent 13 day transatlantic on the Magic carpet, retreat sky suite. We are being spoiled with awesome service.
Fantastic, that’s so good to read. Enjoy your cruise.
100% with you on the Infinite Verandah. So often too windy/cold/hot to go out there - but this is an asset in any conditions. I've seen other opinions that the configuration with the bed away from the verandah is better, as it extends the sofa space more usefully.
It’s really the best combo!
That’s interesting. I felt like there was no room to move when the wardrobe doors were open so I think the alternative would be better, but I guess everyone’s different haha
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuywe are booked on the edge in aug 2025 for a verandah and was concerned to learn our bed is close to the verandah. I was curious to hear your comment but in looking had the same thought about room together in to cabinets. Also felt if weather permits it would be nice to just wake up, open the verandas and listen to the sea in the mornings. Glad to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the super informational video!!
Fantastic review Adrian!! You have sold us to book Edge class. The infinity balcony certainly appeals and you summed it up perfectly that we just don't spend a lot of time on the balcony.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video and it has helped you decide to book a cruise on Edge. No cruise is perfect, but Edge is definitely something else.
Hi Adrian, Keith and I were lucky enough to get an upgrade bit for Aqua which gave us access to Blu Restaurant. It was absolutely wonderful. The food a delight. We found that in our cabin if we closed the French doors with the veranda window open, that the air con did turn back on. Maybe it’s a little issue you had in your cabin that it didn’t. We loved our cabin. Maybe a little narrower than on some other lines, but nonetheless loved the ship. Agree with all of your comments about the ship regarding the venues maybe a need for an extra area for things like the silent disco with more room. We booked Millennium for a Japan cruise in 2026. Can’t wait.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Pete! Sounds like that might have been an issue with our veranda then.
Blu looks lovely. And I’m sure Millennium will be a fantastic experience. I’m doing a Japan cruise in May so keep an eye out for those videos too.
Thanks again guys!
The Tea Ladies are about to embark Edge this coming Friday and are so excited. Thank you Adrian for your informative vlog.
Thanks for watching! Enjoy the cruise.
First time watching you, but I really enjoyed your approach to the review. I love Celebrity but have not sailed an Edge class yet. I have seen Edge in the Port of Ibiza, where I spend summers!
Thanks so much for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the review!
But you still bought an additional package. Would like to see a review specifically utilizing whatever the price of the cruise cost WITHOUT purchasing ANY packages or upgrades.
Yes. No insult to the content creator, but buying the drink and wifi packages isn't really not spending anything extra above the fare. If the point is that the included food is very good and they don't need to go to specialty restaurants, I concur with that as I just went on my eight cruise with Celebrity.
Mmm that wasn’t the point of the video. I made it pretty clear as I mentioned it several times, that the concept of an All Included cruise (for me) is that I can dine, drink, be entertained, and accommodated. And I could do all of that without spending anything extra onboard. That was the intention of the video.
Oh ok I guess. But any one can say they spent no additional money on a cruise if they purchase enough packages. It just would have been more useful to see what the experience would be like without any additions.
@@Nebulamoon34 well, I would’ve had nothing to drink but water, iced tea, juice at brekky and filter coffee and I wouldn’t have been able to work from the ship without internet lol
@@2000konnie Agreed. Nearly all our cruises are no charge cruises.
Great review, Adrian! You summed it up perfectly 😊
Thanks guys! 😁
Thanks for this review. :-D We have recently booked a 12 night cruise to NZ in April 2025 on Celebrity Edge. It will be our first sailing on a Celebrity ship and we're really looking forward to the experience. We never spend extra while onboard. We don't often drink alcohol so there is more than enough to satisfy us with the regular inclusions.
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy your cruise next April, she’s a beautiful ship.
We're taking the very same cruise in February and like you, we don't spend extra while onboard and don't often drink alcohol, so the regular inclusions will serve just fine as well.
Great review ! She looks amazing . Well done not spending any extras ! I do like a souvenir or 2 (ship model) so would spend on that . Glad food was good enough to not partake in specialty dining ! 🎉
Thanks Narelle! She’s a beauty.
Wow! What a fabulous review. Certainly something to keep in mind for a future cruise idea. 😃
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you for great review! We'll sail on Edge to Alaska in May, your video just sums up everything I'd like to know about this ship. Great work!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your upcoming Alaskan cruise.
Good video. I like the way you engage the viewer. Felt like a personalised experience
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Adrian, Excellent video. Edge is the best cruise ship out of Australia nowdays by far.
Thank you! Have to agree, especially out of the “mainstream” cruise lines. Incredible ship and experience.
Have just come off Resilient Lady (here in Auckland as I type) - caught Edge leaving Sydney last week as Lady replaced her at OPT. such massive differences in layouts - the pool area (small on Lady), and the pointless / underused gym equipment and cabanas…. This might have to be my next cruise,
I think you might enjoy it, definitely give it a go.
Cruising to New Zealand on the Edge in November. So excited, the ship looks fantastic.
She's a beauty! Hope you enjoy your cruise.
great review Adrian🥰 , I totally agree about the limited spaces to relax and have a drink or just read a book, I think it really lets the ship down. the one thing I hate is having to walk around and around to try and get a seat just to have a drink or a coffee. but I will say the food in all the venues is the best I have ever had on a cruise ship and she is a beautiful ship, such a shame they got it so wrong with not enough bar areas and seating.
Thanks Wendy! Totally agree. Though it’s nice to see that this has been addressed somewhat on the newer versions of the Edge Class ships so at least Celebrity is listening. We might see a newer version down our way soon with any luck.
Hoping we're sailing on a half-empty ship then!
Just did 11 days on Princess to Alaska from SF. With their plus package of $1200 for the 11 days my wife and I did manage to enjoy the whole trip without added costs. We got our $100 cruise credit for being share holders, $200 cruise credit from a previous cruise, and our $300 balance covered all our expenses including top dinners in the Crown Grill and Sabatinis.
Princess Plus is great value in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for spending the time on a great review. Definitely worth thinking about when cruising from Australia..
Thanks so much for watching. Edge is definitely a ship worth considering and Celebrity is a really solid premium cruise offering in our market. Definitely food for thought.
New subscriber..found your review spot on. We sailed on the Eclipse as well when it was new.
Hey, thanks so much for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed my review of Edge. I can only imagine what it would have been like to sail on Eclipse when she was new, but I still enjoyed my cruise on her in late 2022 when she was a touch older!
Just come off Quantam of the seas, never spent a cent on board, no drink package, easy done.
Such a great review, mate! Love your style! We're booked on the Edge for February to NZ. Really looking forward to it! Hope we like the infinity balcony. You're the first to say you liked it, so that's encouraging! Wish they used AUD on board when catering to our region. This USD thing is such BS.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the review.
Edge is spectacular, so I hope you enjoy her and your cruise to NZ. Infinite veranda is definitely different, but on balance I thought it was a great option. Having just disembarked from Sun Princess in a regular balcony cabin (that I barely used) I think having a wall of glass with more natural light at all times, and the option for fresh air when desired, is the better choice!
The USD thing gets my goat every time too 🙄 part of the reason it’s better to pre pay for inclusions for Aussies
My wife and I sailed Celebrity Solstice in March only on board spending was 2 bottles duty free Scotch and a sweater and we got a good deal💲 on our cruise😂🇦🇺❤️🚢
😆 sounds great!
A very timely review. About to embark on technically my third Edge cruise, did B2B in the Med 2019. Not a fan of the infinite veranda so have booked a regular balcony this time. Yes, they do exist. 😂 Can’t wait to sail.
Enjoy your cruise! She’s a fabulous ship. Haha true! There a handful.
Brilliant video, thank you for sharing! I'm going on the Edge in Jan 2025 with my 11-year-old son and I'm even more excited to go now having seen you video tour and review, it looks amazing! 🎉 I've also been on the Eclipse to NZ and thought that was brilliant too, and looks quite different to the Edge 🎉
Thanks so much for watching. Have a brilliant cruise.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy thank you so much!
Hi Adrian, we got on as you got off I think on the 13th March, and off 2 days ago. With us, my wife has limited mobility and she uses a wide and heavy bariatric walker. We found your video very much the same as our own findings. Thank you for that great revue. We absolutely loved the food, and our infinite verandah cabin. But, that pit venue on deck 3 was not viable for us with the limited seating and very narrow walk ways. We did not have any drinks package as we thought our Royal Diamond Plus loyalty transfer would cover us for any drinks we wanted. It did not. Firstly there were no free drinks on embarkation day! On Royal we would each get 5 drinks of any type up to USD 15 each from any venue during any day. On the Edge it was free drinks for 2 hours from 1700 - 1900 in the evening. We are not really big drinkers and we struggled to drink 3 in that 2 hour time frame. I think it would be much better to just load 5 drinks onto our cards to use at any coffee or bar place on each day of the cruise. There was no dedicated Captains Club lounge either. I think we will probably stick with Royal in future but it was good to check out the Edge.
This was good to hear about, as I try to be loyal to RCCL and its mate, Celebrity.
Thanks so much for sharing your review, Gary! Appreciate it. Happy cruising.
Yes. I've done eight Celebrity cruises on all three current classes of ships. Passengers can easily have a fantastic cruise without feeling deprived of specialty dining . Passengers who don't care to drink any sort of alcohol or specialty coffees don't even have to get a drink package. The coffee served in the buffet and MDR are fine for folks who just want a "cup of coffee". The food in the buffet and main dining room and other 'included' venues is really good. I still get at least basic drink package for the specialty coffees (lattes etc.) a glass of cheap wine at dinner. I don't see a reason not to get the package of wifi, etc. though. Nice video!
Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experience and information about your own cruising.
Food presentation, selection and quality looks so much better than Princess.
I’m onboard Royal Princess now, and I’d have to say Edge has the… “edge” on good presentation but some of it is very similar too.
Great video we are going on Beyond in October we have been on her before the best cruise ship we have been on and can’t wait to get on her in October again
Good job on the review. The fact that you mention the limited social spaces is something I think many reviewers miss. I don't think the Ascent and Beyond improve on much because the fundamental issue remains about the placement and style of the Martini Bar in the Grand Plaza. If you like the Magic Carpet, that's great. At least it is a smaller space to hang out and meet and mingle or just relax. And they add an even more expensive specialty restaurant and a space people can rent to play private games.
The Edge is, IMO, a Celebrity attempt at redefining their product. Yes, they're still going with excellent food and service (which is inconsistent from what I'm reading). But the original specialty restaurant on the Millennium had paneling from the RMS Olympic, sister to the Titanic, and was a heightened, very personalized, very upscale, dining experience (something like Murano on the Solstice ships). Then Celebrity changed the specialty dining to different types and offered many with the Solstice class but still kept the original large dining room. So, they were options. I find this an NCL approach.
The Retreat has grown from a small space with perks and a lounge to the front end of the ship being for suite pax only. NCL calls it Haven and I feel that's what Celebrity has produced with the Edge. The decor style is more like the Prima in some ways as well, just elevated. The art is Celebrity style but not the decor so much except for the Normandie restaurant.
I have a connection with Celebrity since a friend used to bring me aboard the Horizon class Zenith and Horizon when they berthed in New York City. Then I sailed aboard the Century, Millennium and Solstice classes. I've been aboard the Apex. So, I've seen the changes and evolution with the product. Believe me, the Edge is a departure. There were changes, but the Edge is a much more mainstream, enhanced mainstream version of Celebrity than the Solstice, Millennium and previous classes were. It's an attempt to cater to a younger clientele and an expanding one.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Fantastic review, narrative and images !!! You mentioned when your neighbors "closed/opened" their infinity window at night, you could hear it - sounds carry at night for sure. My question then is, when folks are conversing in adjacent infinity veranda staterooms and their window is down, can you hear conversations/voices/etc. ? Our biggest gripe on regular verandas are adjacent veranda voices clearly carry -- and we enjoy relaxing and reading or sipping a relaxing libation - with only the sound of the seas.... So it would be great if the infinity veranda ensured serenity ! Thanks most kindly for this Indepth video and we love your channel !!!!!! marcia and tim
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
We could hear some chatter from neighbours but it was really not as impactful (to me) when compared to being on your balcony with loud neighbours on their balcony…if that makes sense.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Yes it does make sense - and I can live with some chatter vs. echoing/amplified voices from adjacent verandas. Thanks muchly!
My partner and I are going on the edge in Feb 2025 to Fiji and Samoa, this review got me so excited! Thank you :)
Thanks for watching. Have an amazing time onboard.
Hi Adrian, great to have met Michael and yourself on the Edge. We watched your review and both Sandra and myself just kept saying "yes" " agree" "exactly" etc. We booked the cruise back in January 2023, and got a fairly good deal on infinite verandah. It included OBC which we spent on upgrading drinks package to Premier, booking Rooftop Garden Grill (which was great despite the rain in Hobart), and the rest at the Casino. So (technically) we didn't spend an extra cent, and believe it or not, had a credit balance of US2c, which has just been credited back to our credit card as AU3c. I am pretty sure we spent more time on the Magic Carpet than you but can agree to disagree. Keep up the good work. Unlikely to be on your group PoA cruise - as mentioned, we did that a few years ago, so have other "list" items. Hope to catch up again one day and let us know if your cruising ever gets you to Townsville, as we would be happy to show you around. Doug & Sandra.
Hi Doug & Sandra. Nice to meet you both! Glad you both enjoyed the cruise and even came away with a 3c credit! 😆
Great review. We were on her the week before. You didn’t mention the gym did you? That also is excellent and the use of it is included in the price. We LOVED it!
Thanks! I didn’t mention it but it was a good one! Loved the view from there too.
Yes it was fantastic!
My husband and I just booked Edge, Hawaii to Sydney, for this October. Can't wait......
Awesome! Hope you enjoy the cruise. She’s a beautiful ship.
We've multiple times have cruised without spending any money on board. This year we've done the unthinkable and reserved two specialty dining times and a coffee card. No drink package but have set aside monies for 2 drinks a night (normally I don't drink that much). All this is because we're taking a 12 night cruise. A normal 5-7 night cruise we spend our monies on meals at the ports not on ships.
great review :) i would love to cruise on celebrity edge, she looks like a stunning ship. my type of ship hehe the price you paid wasnt actually too bad :) especially as it included the premium drink package :) so glad you both had such a great time :)
Thanks so much ❤️
we love the martini bar...and love celebrity edge class
How awesome are both 👏🏼 looking forward to seeing the improvements Celebrity made to the later renditions of the Edge Class in person one day
Limited indoor bar spaces? Next! Kidding, but even in researching this ship, I agree with your take on the martini bar here vs other ships. And how amazing is it to NOT have a movie screen by the bar? I hate that on many lines, every single bar, pool, etc has a TV (often showing sports)
😂
I absolutely loved that there was no movie screen by the pool! It’s such a bugbear of mine - but then cruise lines such as Princess (in my opinion) should nix any daylight movies and just focus on actual movies under the stars during the evening. Daytime movies are horrendous - they ruin what should be a nice pool day vibe!
I spend a ton of time on the regular balcony in our room and I really love being out even in drizzly weather when we cruise so I am really unhappy about the lack of availability of traditional balconies. (The few sunset verandas were sold out.)
Otherwise I think it’ll be a good time and ultimately I’m happy to be on vacation to begin with!
Loved the edge.
Just returned on Edge to Sydney. The only things I found difficult was the beds are very firm, and the temperature in all public areas was a touch too cold. Pillows could be better as well. Everything else was fabulous. Hence we are booked for next year.
The beds were on the firm side actually, I started to notice by the end of the cruise with a little hip pain. Next time, I believe you should be able to get a topper provided which might help.
Beautiful ship, we just did 6 days on her to Alaska. The only complaint I have is that a lot of the seating is kind of uncomfortable, designed for style over function meant from draping an 18 year old model over lol. But I was always able to find more comfortable seats around the ship.
I am getting so excited to go in July on the edge for Alaska! Just got back from the carnival legend last week which was great too.
Awesome! I hope you enjoy the cruise. The Magic Carpet and Eden will both make spectacular vantage points for the incredible Alaskan landscape.
Looks beautiful...
Great review Adrian. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Going on Appex next month, looking forward to it after watching yours and similar from others, im disabled so use a small fold up scooter to get around, going on new ships is a nervous moment for me as to assesibilty, seems fine, so happy days🎉
Hope you enjoy your time onboard!
We never spend on board. We bring wine as allowed by Celebrity. We skip the wifi , until we can get to port and find free wifi.
I went on the same cruise to Tasmania it was incredible!
It was an excellent cruise on a beauty of a ship!
Seen the beautiful Brilliance Of The Seas nearby in the video at a port wherever Celebrity Edge was parked couldnt helph but notice her therei😮
That was during our day in Hobart. I loved watching Brilliance sail away that evening. Very special.
I’m going to sail on her to Alaska at the end of June. Very excited! Thank you for the review!
Have fun! Hope you enjoy the trip.
She looks like a lovely ship. Glad you didn't miss out on your Espresso Martini 😅🍸
She’s a beauty! And me too lol
Excellent review. We were onboard too and completely agree with you. As beautiful as Eden was, we felt it was a little impractical at times. We really missed the Sky Lounge on the S Class ships. It was still a great experience and we wouldn't hesitate to sail on her or her sister ships again.
Totally agree, the Sky Lounge with its forward views was missed on Edge.
Oh, that's my 'whole' plan. I'm paying enough for the ticket, I don't drink and all I need is the buffet 😅
👏🏼 perfect!
Thank you for this wonderful and informative video! Looking forward to our Celebrity Edge sailing to Alaska - Infinite Veranda Concierge Class. This will be our 2nd cruise ever! 🚢 (1st was a short 4 night cruise to Cozumel...many, many years ago) 😉
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great cruise.
What a bargain you got! Will be checking it out when it visits Adelaide soon
We definitely did! Last minute flexibility is great for deals if there’s availability.
Did a Virgin all inclusive cruise. Never had a thought of or needed to spend any extra money.
It’s quite a good feeling isn’t it. Virgin only offers a bar tab though, not a full drinks package so not quite all-inclusive.
First time cruise here.
I recently booked concierge room, and I haven't book any of restaurant options which I found in Celebrity Cruise App, how can I know which one is free and which one is not? I see some of the restaurant need to book and pay in advance? and should I buy some additional credits while on board?
Cheers!
That’s a nice first cruise choice! The free restaurants for main dining are the 4 in the early part of the video: Cyprus, Normandie, Tuscan and Cosmopolitan. There’s also complimentary dining at the Mast Grill on the pool deck, as well as the Spa Cafe. And the Eden Cafe and Oceanview Cafe are included as well.
Specialty dining restaurants attract a surcharge, and that’s what you can see in your cruise planner. It’s up to you if you want to try them and you can pre book before your cruise or book once onboard. Pre cruise guarantees you the date and time you might want.
I did a transatlantic solo on Edge back in 2022 and loved both Celebrity and the ship. I also did Alaska solo on Koningsdam the same year ad loved Alaska. In a few weeks, I am going back to Edge _and_ Alaska _and_ bringing my wife for first visit Celebrity cruise and first time to Alaska. I would like to more about this exact itinerary. Perhaps you know someone who can comment. Is there a seafood night at the buffet? Can you report on any other scheduled buffet offerings or other things?
Thanks for watching! I didn’t eat at the buffet much, so I can’t comment specifically but I do know they have themed nights. Seafood will probably feature, I just can’t tell you for sure. Happy cruising!
Just returned from a transatlantic back to back on Ascent. First 13 day transatlantic we were on the magic carpet sky retreat suite. All inclusive with butler. Because it was cold, by our standards, for pool it was a waste of not usable outdoor space at the retreat area. The Lumine restaurant for retreat, I was not impressed with service at all. Our favorite was Cypress for food and service. The second 9 day Mediterranean we went on the Aqua. The cabin is much smaller and we did miss Jo our awesome butler BUT for the cost from one to the other, I go Aqua. Retreat transatlantic is a much older guest ratio and the feel is very different.
For us it was a 30 year anniversary and we tried a different style of travel. We will not be doing a transatlantic again. Also Celebrity’s excursions were very disappointing, from selection to time of excursion to cost. Food on board was good not great. Eden specialty restaurant was our favorite. Biacio cafe is great. Ocean view buffet has good selection and best of all the crew with one exception of the Lumine manager, she was a flop, ALL others were great.
We ended up with a 4 day stay at La Gràcia, Barcelona and that was amazing.
Good travels
totally awesome very impressive and informative video keep up the great work my next cruise is on Brilliance of the seas to Hobart on 30th April 2024 departing Sydney.
Thanks so much! Enjoy your cruise next month.
Just quoted an 8 day cruise with and without all-inclusive package for 2 adults and 2 kids. It comes to $13,938.72 with package and $7,335,72 without (AUD). Hardly $19,25 / day. ;-)
Oh I don’t think I said that’s how much it was in total. That may have been the cost I paid to *upgrade* my all included package from classic to premium.
Boarding Ascent this Sunday, TA to Barcelona.. goal is to disembark owing $0.
How did it go?!
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy were would have met our goal but we loved the ship so much we bought a great and a future cruise credit so $230
@@liseoppenheimer7255 that’s a good reason not to have met the goal
You sold me Celebrity Edge - i looked at it when it first appeared but was put off by the Magic Carpet - i felt it was a party ship...but silent discos...mmmmm....bring back the 80's!!!!!
Haha! The silent disco was a laugh but a real disco would have been even more fun!
My issue with many of these "all inclusive" packages, is that they don't seem to offer one for those who don't drink alcohol. I'd like to see more lines allow a 'downgrade' to their non alcoholic package for those that like fresh juice, milkshakes, speciality tea and coffee, etc, but not booze. Anyway the ship looks awesome, I'm just not sure if I could scrape together the $9k for two of us, for a say 11 night Barrier Reef cruises.
Celebrity has a non alcohol package..
I think that I would be more inclined to spend $2300 pp on a 7 day cruise on a yacht style Windstar Cruise with only 300 other people and have outstanding food without needing to pay to go to specialty restaurants. And get six ports in seven days
@@HTInstallsyes it does, my point is, it's not available as part of an all inclusive package. Most lines, with a non alcoholic package, don't offer it as an option within their various 'all inclusive' style packages.
Virgin sort of do… though they have their own idiosyncrasies. But all guests get soft drinks included which is a help for those that don’t drink something harder.
Purchasing the standard fare to get onboard and then adding a soft drinks package is possible but it’s not necessarily a perfect solution. 🤔
I am amazed the enormous positive reviews of the Edge. I have cruised many times on different lines and overall I must say the Edge was far worse than most of my other cruises. All ready more expensive, with extra charges for everything. Food was not nearly as good as expected, special type of patios was just silly. They have tried far to hard to so ‘ techy’ and have lost the glamour of traditional cruising. Entertainment was just OK at best. Friends said the other Celebrity ships were much better overall. For me, there is no way I would ever sail on her again.😢
Agreed! We went on Edge this year Feb 2024 and didn't find it great. I felt claustrophobic - the bars are too small for the number of people. The cocktails were poor and I got told off when first meeting our cabin attendant, The food was great though. We won't be going back .
I think that's the best thing about cruising, there's something for everyone. Nothing is in terms of absolutes. The Solstice or Millennium Class ships sound like they're much better suited to your cruising tastes (I love them also, check out my Eclipse Retreat cruise vlogs from 2022 if you'd like to see more)
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy It's not that. It's that Celebrity had a specific type of cruise character that they changed with Edge. Celebrity isn't just restaurants and a show lounge, it's more a feel and evocation and service style. Edge is like a premium NCL ship without the extreme family stuff that's a bit toned down. That's not what Solstice, Millennium, Century, Horizon class are/were.
People tend to like new. The ship seems modern with all the tech that is current. But what is the verdict in 15 years when they aren't? We'll see. We'll see what needs to be redone/redesigned.
The specific biggest change I see right now are 4 main dining rooms vs. the one large one. Most of the specialty restaurants are on the Solstice class.
There are negative reviews on some of the cruise board. Some long-time Celebrity cruisers want nothing to do with the Edge class. I personally don't like this class. imo, Celebrity's best class of ships was the Century class followed by the Solstice class.
Have you done a full ship tour video for this ship
Not yet! But it’s on the to do list.
Ship Ahoy with Di & Roy!
Looks like a nice Adult experience unlike others that seem like Disney at sea. In other words others being loud and obnoxious. Still it sounds like a food fest with a few activities when you are too full to eat any more. Would love more info on entertainment and casino.
Thanks for watching. I didn’t use the casino, but it has everything you’d expect - table games, electronic games etc and is open when the ship is at sea. There were plenty of activities throughout the day, with things like dancing, bingo, officers vs passenger competitions, lectures, port talks, shopping events etc.
You didn’t mention the included basic internet, was it usable for basics like instagram and WhatsApp?
I didn’t use it, so I couldn’t rate it. From what I’ve read, it’s ok for social media - uploads will be very, very slow and calls over wifi etc would probably not function very well at all, as they’re not amazing over premium internet either.
I found basic internet not really worth it. You can only do WhatsApp. No picture downloads and no UA-cam.
A really helpful review, ta muchly!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Surprised they didn't make you do a plank walk.
🤣 maybe next time?
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I can’t see the value in skipping a provided meal on a cruise and then paying $120-$160 for two people when that’s the market price on land for that type restaurant.
Yeah I struggle with it too. Back when specialty dining restaurants launched, typically it was a set fee that was anywhere from $15-$30 per person. That was a lot more justifiable.
So you still pay gratuity of 18% wirh your bar package?
Not with the drinks package, all costs are included.
On average every passenger spends in xs of $1,000.00 / week on EXTRAS.
Yes I can imagine. That’s why I tried not to onboard but my intention for an all-inclusive holiday isn’t to do it “on the cheap” per se, but with the freedom that comes with pre-paying for all of my onboard expenditure. Like cruises of the past, to some degree.
I basically never spend anything on board or at theme parks. I can’t enjoy myself whilst being ripped off. Perhaps pennywise and pound foolish, but I say just thrifty haha.
Haha! Let’s go with thrifty 😆
Never liked Edge class. Just something can’t quite put my finger on but feel a bit to OTT and that elevator bar is pure tacky gimmick. Give me Solstice class every time. And it actually looks like a class ship from outside.
I missed some features of the Solstice Class, but the Magic Carpet was a complete winner for me. Loved it. Happy cruising!
I can put finger on things I find unappealing about it. 1. Class ship--too much of the prime real estate at the front of the ship has gone to suite only passengers. Funny thing, I don't even like the suite spaces especially the retreat lounge 2. Deletion of the Sky Lounge, Library, Card room, Hideaway. 3. Deletion of any elegant lounges or intimate spaces like Ensemble Lounge, for instance. 4. Martini Bar change of style and location. Solstice class, off the foyer in its own space with intimate booths and sections. Edge, sunken area in the foyer that gets loud. 5. Most specialty restaurants are in a quiet space toward the aft of the Solstice ship. Edge, Raw on 5, Fine Cut and Le Bistro are in the Grand Plaza and the noise from the Martini Bar below goes into the restaurants at time. 5. No real public areas are dedicated lounges with dance floor. Everything is tiered. Sky Lounge activities are in the darkish Club area. Eden is a multi tiered space. There is no Rendezvous Lounge, no Ensemble Lounge, not even anything like the Passport Bar. So, while the ship is larger, it seems more limited in social options.
I think the Magic Carpet is an eyesore. And most of the time, it doesn't move. It's great for tendering, yes.
Next, the decor style is interchangeable with any 2020s decor style. Celebrity had a signature of modernized version of 1920s to 1960s New York and metropolitan style chic establishments style. The only place you see that on the Edge ships is in the Normandie Restaurant and to some degree the Cyprus. Everything else is the modern muted colors, griege, taupe craze that is in many current ships. So, that distinctive Celebrity approach is near absent. Celebrity has retained the provocative art so that's a plus.
Solstice more encourages socializing in smaller groups where Edge is seeing acrobats and spending more time and money in specialty restuarants. For me to be interested in a future Celebrity product is they have to rethink and reimplement the ship within a ship nonsense and bring back the Sky Lounge in their next class of ship. No Sky Lounge is a dealbreaker. Eden is not a substitute. And bring back elegant lounges, at least one like the ensemble Lounge. Some of us like them.
I used to love to go cruising everything was so first class Now you get nickelled and done to death unless you have such and such a cabin it's a rat race
It has definitely changed over the years with so much more now available at an additional cost.
How was wi-fi there? is it cheaper to get it on board or should I purchase it in advance? Is it worth it?
Usually there are better deals to be had before you cruise - there are often sales in the cruise planner that reduce the cost of internet and upgrades to premium but once onboard, the rate is about as high as it gets. I recommend organising it beforehand. As an indication on speed, I opted for premium and was able to stream shows to my laptop without any issue.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Can you buy Internet connection on day by day basis? I only need it while at Sea. On land my data should be enough.
@@Dimka12345you can buy on the days you need
Thought the chairs on the verandah looked uncomfortable.
Little bit plasticky. Think I sat on them once for a few minutes so didn’t notice it too much.
Did you have any alcohol without a drink package?
No, all of the drinks I consumed were covered by the package.
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
That sandwich was hilarious and pathetic at the same time.😂
🤣 still don’t know who thought that would be a good idea for a sandwich
My Wife & I made an appearance at 1:14 😂 our Son was asleep in his Pram loved sitting in the Magic Carpet 😃
😆 ohh! Sorry, I try not to capture others in too much detail but it can be difficult on a cruise ship 😬 the Magic Carpet was awesome! Missing that venue on my current cruise on Royal Princess.
The Edge is a lovely ship, but many of the design features are impractical. The Infinite veranda can't be used many times, Eden has poor sight lines and cabins above Eden have noise issues. My main issue is the Retreat-class. When Celebrity originated the concepr on the Solstice class, it was an intimate and special experience and not very large. Celebrity realized how lucrative it could be and dramatically increased the number of suites and the size of Luminae. In my view, this has diminished the experience. I much prefer the older Solstice and Millennium class ships, even though Celebrity is starting to neglect maintenance and service on their older ships. At least they still provide options.
Very good points.
Breath boy, breath !
🤣 no time for breathing!
[1] Feedback: Something about your tone sounds as if you are reading from a script? . . . [2] Nearly U.S.$200 per person per night means nearly U.S.$400 per cabin per day. That is more than double the price of many cruises that I can find on some Carnival ships, on some Royal Caribbean ships, and even with Holland America. In those cases, there is plenty of room for choosing some extras and still finishing below U.S.$200 per day per cabin. . . [3] Getting a basic fare ensures that you pay for only what is necessary and any extras require a conscious choice e.g., spending on non-complimentary beverages even though there are many complimentary ones on every cruise. . . [4] It also helps to sail with a cruise line like Royal Caribbean that gives significant benefits and discounts even from the first level of its Loyalty Programme. With just 80 lifetime cruise-points, for instance, becoming a Diamond-level guest with Royal Caribbean makes a drinks package obsolete....
Great!
Nothing is complimentary. It’s just prepaid in the fare.
True. It’s semantics, but I did use “included” interchangeably. I hope the actual point of the video was still clear?
They did pay extra, they just paid in advance.
Yep, that was the purpose of the video as I mentioned more than a couple of times. All inclusive, no extra costs onboard.
What is it like wth the window open? I was recently on a ship in a balcony cabin. It was usually too windy to be on the balcony when under weigh
It was great! It’s more protected than a regular balcony because the veranda doesn’t extend past the side of the ship like a regular balcony does. Not too windy at all.
Been on five cruise once on Celebrity all I can say is never again
Hopefully you’ve found a preferred cruise line. So much to choose from!
80 year old single man who is quite interested in this cruise. What soul be the approximate cost for a single cabin ? Is it all inclusive? Can I smoke my weed ( my doobies) in the privacy of my room. Thanks in advance for your response .
The cost can depend on the itinerary, cabin type and inclusions, so there's no way to generalise the cost. Edge has a number of solo or studio cabins designed for a single traveller, so you can avoid a solo supplement/surcharge cost. These sell out quickly. Best to find a travel agent or even use the Celebrity website to do some research and find an itinerary you like before getting help with a quote. No doobies allowed.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy thank you for your response.
Two or more guest in a room, all must experience the same temperature at all times 🙁