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Very different from the Penthouse on the Bliss.

Hey guys! It’s your friends from NC. We’re doing the Apex from 3-1 thru 3-8, 2025. Who knows? Maybe we’ll see you then🤞

The usual inane commentary expected from average U.S. Americans. We gave up trying to listen to them within minutes and downvoted this nonsense.

This was great! Just found you. Will be watching more of your stuff. You did a great job.

I watched your video today after see the prices for excursions. We are traveling May 2025 and there will be 6 ships at port in Juneau the day we are there--where did you rent a car from? I only see car rentals at the airport!!

I find that Celebrity is neglecting their older ships but prefer them over the Edge class ships, because it is more personal in the Retreat class due to being smaller. You did a great job pointing out the limitations of the older ships.

Thanks for the very informative and comprehensive video. We are planning to get on from Solvae at 11pm and arrive in Tromso at 6pm the next day. Do you recommend getting a room for one night vs the ferry seat? So if we get a room, do we get all the foods you showed 😋 . Also, is there a room that sleeps 5? 😝

Headed on RC May 30th! Very excited to start planning and researching the best things to do in each port

Pretty much dead on with my thoughts. I wish the Retreat Lounge had a bar you could sit at on the Edge-class ships but everything else about them is better. Honestly, on the Solstice-class ships, I thought Blu was better than Luminae with those huge windows overlooking the aft of the ship... They should switch Blu and Luminae locations on those ships in my opinion.

Those reindeer hotdogs are the bomb!!!!

I always liked the set up of Michael’s Club .Celebrity missed the mark by not having a “sit down” bar in the Retreat Lounge on the E class.

We have been in the Retreat on the Ascent and then on the Reflection. We expected some downgrade in the “experience” considering the Reflection is one of the ones with no sun deck but left pleasantly surprised: the ship was pristine, our suite was very spacious (we do prefer the modern decor of the revolutionized and Edge class ships), food and service were superb. I would say Retreat in the older ships still gives you a lot of bang for the buck! Planning to sail on the Silhouette soon which we expect will be a step above the Reflection experience. ❤

Nice Job

Hey guy’s 👋. Have to agree on your final commitments 👍. For a 1k I’d pick edge class 💯%. On edge class I do wish the retreat bar was more than that little nub 😂. Reflection Dec 9th ABC’s🛳️⚓️. Happy Cruising. 🤜🤛

I did the Glass Blowing class on the Eclipse. I enjoyed it a lot. If you want to try it... please do. The thrill of having what you made yourself is worth it. But I would not book an older ship just for that, because I do agree with your conclusion.

We are taking our first Celebrity cruise and we booked the retreat (suite) for summer 2025. (We have taken other cruise lines 10+ times before.) It is on one of the older ships (Solstice) to Alaska. We are hoping we will enjoy it. We don't think the lack of a sundeck will matter in Alaska, but we definitely would want one on a warmer weather cruise. Thanks for your perspective on the comparison! We hope to try a newer ship at some point.

We’ll be on silhouette in Iceland next year

have you ever booked the magic carpet sky suite high deck like 11 and 12

The suite is very nice, but there are no electric outlets by the bed for C Paps, unless I missed it.

Thanks for the video. I was looking at Oceania for a 10 day cruise this winter and Explora is less money with bigger cabins and a better passenger crew ratio. Plus no gratuity and included alcohol. But I love a very relaxed dress code in the Caribbean. I wouldn't want to be part of a stuffy fashion show when on vacation. What is your thoughts?

YES! We absolutely loved it and are planning our next trip.

Bad news for you diamond is not the top level anymore. It is blue diamond now. 25,000 points needed for that level.

Totally disagree with you, msc yatch club hands down.

May I suggest a Princess Cruise to Alaska. Princess does Alaska right - prime docking, so no long bus rides into the ports for 1 example.

I saw the ring and I thought that was an Aggie Ring. Then, I saw your A&M cap. Gig 'em, and thank you for this info.

Was the buffet food salty at the yatch club?

What a refreshing review of cruise experiences. You guys are simply lovable…. NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!!!

Have to disagree after spending 16 days on Apex and Ascent Retreat. Not sure how comprehensive your evaluation was or what ships you were comparing (you refer to a 3 day YC cruise?) Love large pool in YC, complimentary thermal suite access, entertainment in larger more beautiful lounge. VIP treatment on private island, butler service (was lacking to nonexistent on Retreat but consistent on MSC YC). Food???? Very subjective Luminae was OK but not spectacular would say thing about YC. Pricing for one week cruise is typically 30-50% less on YC vs, Retreat I would give edge to X only on the quality of the rest of the ship..... although MSC is flashy. Sorry IMHO a very subjective shallow review... crack in the wall in YC? We always felt much more catered to in YC versus standard X suites.

Love your videos, I will be doing a first cruise to cozumel in 2025,from galveston, iam in texas, 2026 book to alaska with Norwegian 10 days sept, so my plan is 12 day norway with celebrity 2027.

Our most recent Celebrity cruise was on Silhouette. 13 days/Scandinavia. While we enjoyed the ship, staff, food, entertainment, etc., I simply feel the Edge class ships offer a better Retreat experience. The lounge on Silhouette was comfy, but no real windows to the outside, or outside seating. Make no mistake, I enjoyed the Silhouette cruise, but our next two have been booked on Edge and Ascent. Your video does a great job of capturing the essence of the ship. And of course I'm subscribed. You two are outstanding presenters and very pleasant folks!

My plans is to do celebrity on 2027 to norway

Boarding on the day after thanksgiving , the retreat. First time on Celebrity.

Nice video ……On my Alaska cruises I,ve always booked thru a local guide and NOT the cruise line. Never missed my ship and don’t have the crowded bus syndrome

Did you guys get to see the northern lights while on board the ship?

I love that Jack gives a great shot at healthy dining. Not easy on a cruise!

Did I hear someone complain about you vlogging at 15:18?

I’ve only done suites on the new ship so it was interesting and informative to see how it is on an older ship. I’m really baffled by the zodiac menu covering only half the signs! As a fellow Aries I’m offended 😂

Too much blah blah blah until they got to the topic of the video. Astonishingly, relevant content starts at 5:37 😮

Love seeing all the food; is Poppy expecting a sibling? lol. I think Jack is a Pisces and you are either Aires or Sagittarius.

Jack seems like a Taurus and you Aquarius. One out of two not bad.

Thank you for showing. What about the cabins? I would have liked to see them as well.

I really enjoy your videos, thanks so much! We have never cruised before and are trying to decide between the Retreat on an Edge class ship with Celebrity or Explora. What would you do if it was your first cruise if you are traveling without kids? Also do you book yourselves or use a travel agent? Thanks!

I'm doing an Alaskan Cruise next July of 2025. And It's my first Alaskan Cruise. Going on the Princess Coral Cruise Liner. One of my excursions will be on a seal plane going over the glaciers. It's a bit pricy, but I really do believe this will be worth it, because this might be the only time I'll go on this trip. Traveling two days through connecting flights cross the US. But I'm really looking forward to the trip! I do have a question though. When is the beginning of the season? I subscribed to your channel.

Would be great to see a compilation video of Retreat vs Haven vs Explora Journeys…. Cost is in the same realm for all products - but it would be fun for you two to share your “which one did we love the best” and which one is the best value for the money (not which one is the cheapest - but the best value for the experience). Great videos !! Keep up the amazing work!!

Hannah, her Matron of Honor, Elizabeth, and I are booked in the Yacht Club on the MSC Seashore for one of her "pre-wedding" celebrations. So excited to treat them to this trip before the wedding. 😊I love watching your videos so much, as always!!

Tusen takk for reisen med dere, var der også. Håper Poppy har det bra.

Pepsi products, no Coke but great coffee! Best coffee in Norway! 😊

You didnt show Svolvær which is the port after Stamsund 🙂 I actually work on Capella and I remember you guys from this trip 🙂

Great tour - thank you!