Celebrity Edge : What's Good and Bad About This Cruise Ship?

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  • Celebrity Edge is the third class, or type, of ship in the Celebrity Cruises Fleet. The first ship was Celebrity Edge in 2018, followed by Celebrity Apex in 2020. After spending time on the ship, and talking to cruise passengers, I review this new class of ship and discuss what is new and different, and what is good or poor about the ship - and who I think it is best for. This should help you decide if the Celebrity Edge ships are right for your cruising vacation.
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  • @saultdan
    @saultdan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I spent a week on the Mediterranean on the Edge. It was marvelous. Some people are so negative and picky about the smallest things that nothing will please them. This is an excellent cruise ship. Highly recommended!

    • @tinab3627
      @tinab3627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. Some people should not travel & just stay home. I’m sure their homes are perfect 🙄

  • @mudman6156
    @mudman6156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This new ship is absolutely stunning. I love the look of the new hull, as it really stands out from the shape of the traditional hull that’s so common among cruise ships. It’s about time that someone thought OUTSDE THE BOX by reinventing the ship itself. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!

  • @bronniepaterson4694
    @bronniepaterson4694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great informative video....
    After watching another bloggers cruise on the Edge,it
    was nice to get a differ perspective.
    The retreat deck looks amazing.
    So does the magic carpet but I wouldn’t want it going
    up and down past my cabin!

  • @DDRWakaLaka
    @DDRWakaLaka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    also we just got back from an alaska trip on the volendam with HAL, we had a great time and your tips were super useful :)

  • @alsuzy1345
    @alsuzy1345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Mr. Gary. I am sailing on the Edge in January. We went on the Equinox last year and we were fortunate enough to experience a Celebrity suite. We are very excited to go on board to experience the Edge although the Celebrity Suite for 7 days was a hefty price. We opted for a sky suite.

  • @rayrayrayrayray79
    @rayrayrayrayray79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm currently binge watching all of your videos because I miss cruising. Thank you for all the non bias helpful information.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Thanks! I am so looking forward to being able to cruise again and make videos of new cruises !

  • @cliffnorman178
    @cliffnorman178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks so much Gary. Celebrity is also our favourite cruise line and now in fact the only cruise line for us.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are great. I am looking forward to getting back on board! They are one I have booked for March 2021 and hoping the world is back to some sort of place where it can happen by then.....

  • @AddyandTerry
    @AddyandTerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video and content. we loved our time on the edge and can't wait to go on her again!

  • @alsuzy1345
    @alsuzy1345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for the review Gary. Celebrity is my favorite line and you gave us some good information about Edge.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching. Great to hear even as Celebrity fans out was interesting :-)

  • @pollywells3603
    @pollywells3603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All very valid points , balanced - as always ! We LOVED The Edge, sophisticated and stylish. Ideal ship for the Caribbean, hope to book again for 2020, maybe we will try another Edge-Class ship.....

  • @CruiseLifestyle
    @CruiseLifestyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video, a great summary of Celebrity Edge

  • @summerwinter4
    @summerwinter4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Highly Informative video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @garythecyclingnerd6219
    @garythecyclingnerd6219 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I thought the magic carpet was going to be a gimmick but it was actually pretty great. My biggest complaint is that you can’t watch the front of the ship from the top deck unless you’re in retreat class, which to me, is a big deal - and will keep me off Apex class

  • @txgal7700
    @txgal7700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We have been on The Edge and it is amazing. Cruise ship lines need to up their game. Celebrity has gone above. Love love love this ship. 🚢❤️🚢❤️🚢❤️

  • @johnbell5295
    @johnbell5295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Gary, always enjoy your videos. Having travelled on Celebrity before and two cruises on the Edge I would say you have pretty much nailed this one. Two comments. The Eden experience is a blast, a great experience. One thing that really impressed me is their innovative cross infection controls. Hand washing facilities outside restaurants and automatic doors on the public rest rooms. For those who have a love of theatre and or appreciate technology I would highly recommend a tour back stage of the theatre.
    Great review.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching. Great to hear you found it on the nose! Love the idea of the behind scenes tour.

    • @adrianrobson7822
      @adrianrobson7822 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree about the hand-washing - can't have too much of this.

    • @jetrepaz
      @jetrepaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tipsfortravellers thanks for this report. we depart on the edge in a few weeks, looking forward to my first cruise, with my new bride! the behind the scenes tour is one that we reserved :-)

    • @herminemaxwell6817
      @herminemaxwell6817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adrian Rob

    • @herminemaxwell6817
      @herminemaxwell6817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adrian

  • @temmietaft2552
    @temmietaft2552 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this video. It has been so informative!!

  • @michaelrexrode3759
    @michaelrexrode3759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the Caribbean tour on the Celebrity Reflection and it was great. Looking forward to cruising on an Edge class ship.

  • @mcd5478
    @mcd5478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helpful! This looks like a class of ship I’d really like! 👍🏼💖💗👍🏼

  • @Vesper_Songs
    @Vesper_Songs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great video - very well done and gives lots of great information. Thank you!

  • @RioCentaurus
    @RioCentaurus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video - thanks Gary!

  • @ccsecretwealth2055
    @ccsecretwealth2055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, thanks for your work.

  • @lucys6223
    @lucys6223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just booked our first Edge class ship for next year, a rebook of our FCC…was the Edge now on the Beyond as we liked the itinerary. Just so excited to have a cruise to look forward to! @Gary would love a tour and your take of the Beyond when it comes comes around if in your plans?

  • @fatcatscooter2584
    @fatcatscooter2584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So well filmed ! Great job

  • @pama-g5667
    @pama-g5667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I went on the Edge through the Mediterranean and it was great! I tried all the restaurants to include the specialty ones and the food was amazing! Eden had the best dessert😋.

  • @deadiemeyers1661
    @deadiemeyers1661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos that give an overview of various cruise lines are so well done, balanced, and very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Mus1c1luv
    @Mus1c1luv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Gary's vids always have such specifically helpful info. Much-appreciated.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Great to hear! Appreciate you watching 😀

    • @uptown3636
      @uptown3636 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't agree more. On top of his encyclopedic knowledge of cruising, he seems thoughtful and kind in his videos.

    • @clairewatters1304
      @clairewatters1304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very honest as well.

  • @mikelaltrella1476
    @mikelaltrella1476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me and my family have gone on the edge in 2020 and and we loved everything about the edge there is nothing I can’t say nothing bad about celebrity edge I would go back anytime

  • @Lemmywinks1989
    @Lemmywinks1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really great video, thanks. me and my gf are going on the edge next year and we can't wait!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great. I’ll be on Edge in March. Looking to it !

  • @markjohnson2754
    @markjohnson2754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, as usual, Gary. Looks like a great ship.

  • @arl4945
    @arl4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your review Gary. Celebrity is my favorite line for dining 😃 however Disney was close and I really enjoyed going to the different restaurants with the same staff and guests. It's always fun to make new friends however that may be more difficult with the edge class dining arrangement.

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arlene Stone They still have set dining times or Select times.

  • @Bosko57
    @Bosko57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Celebrity is my favorite cruise line, and I sailed on the Edge two years ago. After several sailings on the Solstice class ships I was disappointed. I do love the "look and feel" of the ship, but the general layout is very confusing and disorienting compared to the Solstice class. Shops and restaurants seemed randomly scattered about the ship, and some of the hallways had dead ends. The biggest disappointment though was the in cabin sofas. I had a mini suite, and the sofas are no longer long enough to lay down on, to nap or read. The only place you can lay down in your cabin is in your bed. I did love Eden!

  • @Exotic3000
    @Exotic3000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your review was very helpful. Much appreciated!

  • @patrickmooney4135
    @patrickmooney4135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent review. Thanks, Gary!

  • @JB-by8tw
    @JB-by8tw ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information and video quality!

  • @brunkerj
    @brunkerj ปีที่แล้ว

    I thoroughly enjoyed my Apex cruise. I was in a suite and loved everything that came with that. The four dining rooms were nice. People can choose a table, if they wish, and have the same group and waiter throughout their cruise. We enjoyed so many. Luminae, Blu, and all 4 MDR's. Our Eden dinner was the finest dining experience I've ever enjoyed aboard a ship. Even the walking track is unique, in that it goes between two levels and meanders a bit. One thing to mention. The suites all have standard verandas, not the infinite variety. We enjoyed ours, but our daughter, travelling solo, enjoyed her Infinite Veranda.

  • @randygubka9045
    @randygubka9045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good points - thanks for creating and sharing~

  • @irishinusa1615
    @irishinusa1615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information thank you

  • @danhworth100
    @danhworth100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. This was much more helpful than the celebrity website. The website do a great job of explaining the dining experience.

  • @JoeHartman80
    @JoeHartman80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just did the Norwegian Bliss last month. Edge or the Apex are next on my list!

  • @AnthonyHarris-fe6zo
    @AnthonyHarris-fe6zo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gary, another great video! Love your presentation style and professionalism. The Edge looks great and we hope to sail on her soon. My wife and I are booked on Celebrity Summit in May 2020 and can't wait!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! Great to hear you found it interesting 😀 Nice on your Celebrity cruise. Where you cruising to!

    • @froggywhw488
      @froggywhw488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Summit is a great ship, I went to Bermuda on it twice

    • @AnthonyHarris-fe6zo
      @AnthonyHarris-fe6zo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tipsfortravellers Hi, we're embarking in Puerto Rico and sailing to St. Thomas, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. We disembark in New Jersey and plan to spend a few days in NYC before heading back to Seattle.

  • @jmm2511
    @jmm2511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been in many cruises on several lines. Celebrity Edge is very good.

  • @chriswilliams6568
    @chriswilliams6568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    loved the video, thx Gary

  • @hettytravels
    @hettytravels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video Gary. Just off the Edge in April. Agree with the “edgy” feel. Didn’t care for the IV (Infinite Véranda) but loved using the app on my iPhone for lowering the shades and turning off the lights in the room. Having four restaurants instead of one or two MDRs was great. And as you said, it felt like a semi specialty dining experience. Next up for us is the Celebrity Silhouette and next year the Infinity. Suites for us and love Luminae!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear your thoughts! I really want to do the suites and trying to convince my partner to cone on Celebrity to make it viable! I’ve gone solo so far on Celebrity and gets too steep to go solo in suite 😀

    • @hettytravels
      @hettytravels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tips For Travellers I go Solo too at times....$$$$$.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure is 😬

  • @sandmanjono1239
    @sandmanjono1239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve just booked the Edge in July round the Med - thanks for the video Gary - as ever clear & precise
    I look forward to sailing on her and comparing notes with you ! I’m not sure about the balcony concept but I’ll soon see :)))
    Only thing I miss tbh is the formal nights - it was so nice (in my opinion) dressing up in black tie & the ladies in ball gowns - shame it’s gone :(((

    • @sandmanjono1239
      @sandmanjono1239 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RadRich yes celebrity were very good and quick to offer a full refund ..... am totally gutted as cruising I think is one of the best ways to travel ......

  • @wannabedal-adx458
    @wannabedal-adx458 ปีที่แล้ว

    First cruise ever was on Celebrity Infinity (Millennium class ship in 2010). Older ship but very nice, very fitting to the style of cruising I would want to do in the future. I don't know if I could get onboard (pun intended) on the Celebrity Edge class ships. Some features are nice and some would grate on me. The infinite balconies seem nice as a concept but don't really appeal to me. Mixed thoughts on the dining experience as my wife does not like the typical main dining experience with tons on people and a dozen people sitting at your table every night. Great review and summary though. Very honest and unbiased!

  • @mereniecrosby7120
    @mereniecrosby7120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Gary! I have only been on the Equinox and it has been my favorite so far of many lines l have been including Princess and RCL. This ship looks amazing ..cant wait to try her out.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Equinox too! Thanks for watching this video 😀😀👍🏻

    • @marcochiado1879
      @marcochiado1879 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ve sailed Equinox last christmas. EQUINOX has been dry docked in may 2019..i m sure still improved

  • @yuvgotubekidding
    @yuvgotubekidding 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There are some major changes here. Especially the overall decor. Pretty smart for Celebrity to do this. This will keep the interest of seasoned cruisers. You know the type, seen it all, done it all. Now there's something new.

    • @Steve_in_NJ
      @Steve_in_NJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Edge is catering to younger cruisers too. The hip, contemporary design (plus the Eden area) are driving away the old farts and that could be a good thing.

    • @PsychGirlRaven
      @PsychGirlRaven 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steven S not an old fart, but I’m not sure what I think about all this. I’m more of a seen it all done it all
      Cruiser, just saw it and did it young. Doubt celebrity is chasing away “ old farts” as that’s where the money is. Retired folks simply cruise more than those still working.

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steven S you will age too one day, same as all of us. The alternative is not good. There are other cruise lines for younger folk if you just hate to be around more mature folk. Why is it that young people ignore older folks, they just look right thru us, as if we don’t exist. We are the same as you, just with more experience and have had time to become more educated.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It just looks "trendy" to me. I prefer the retro-modern look as it is more timeless and you can do more with it. The colors here are soft and muted, not warm and vibrant. It's fine. I do feel in a few years that the color scheme will be changed.

  • @wesleycherry3222
    @wesleycherry3222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks (again). We sail on her in the Med this year, and feel like this gives us somewhat of a leg up. First time on Celebrity, so we won’t. Price the “departures” that you spoke of

    • @alexander6348
      @alexander6348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was your trip? I am cruising on The Edge in January 2020 and would like a recent, honest opinion.

  • @pegasus8873
    @pegasus8873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This ship is beautiful! Stunning.

  • @rickcudmore8156
    @rickcudmore8156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video indicating pros and cons about the new class. When I have looked at prices in the Edge they are much higher than the other ships. Might have to pass on this class for a while.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, prices seem steeper at present !!

    • @MrAdolfo2b
      @MrAdolfo2b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Price will come down once the novelty wears off

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prices are always higher on new ships.

  • @msgulmar
    @msgulmar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just came off the Celebrity Equinox (after the refit) and I loved it. I don't know if I'm going to like this new ship.

  • @Trapster99
    @Trapster99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magic Carpet: nice name for the eyesore.
    At first, I thought it would be an ugly contraption. However, it seems that it has been incorporated well into the function of the ship.

  • @e.jonsson6163
    @e.jonsson6163 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video

  • @jimbellomo
    @jimbellomo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You neglected two HUGE things that us old-line Celebrity cruisers (20+ cruises) HATE! No small lounges and no forward facing space open to all. Both of those mean I will never sail on an Edge glass ship. That and the incorrectly named Infinite Verandah. It’s an outside cabin with a window that opens.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I so much agree with you, especially about the lack of lounges. This feels like an NCL freestyle ship that was Celebritized (but NCL ships have lounges). No observation lounge, no aft lounge, no Michael's Club, no lounges really (that disco area doesn't feel like a lounge and more like a "club"). I just don't want to eat constantly on a ship. I want to socialize. And I like several places where people dance to different types of music. Even that Eden area doesn't look like a lounge and they have a restaurant in it. I find little appealing about this ship.

  • @Steve_in_NJ
    @Steve_in_NJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another happy subscriber here! My cousins hated Edge but loved Equinox and Reflection. If you want a big dining room, go to the older ships (which are being refurbished). I like the idea of going to a different "main" dining room every night. It's variety, and like a land-based vacation, you get to try different cuisines while on holiday. :-) Oh, and ONLY EDGE has Solo Cabins that are Outside/Infinite Veranda classes, unlike any previous Celebrity Ship.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! yes, VERY good point about the solo cabins!!

    • @Steve_in_NJ
      @Steve_in_NJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tipsfortravellers Unfortunately, all the Solo staterooms are on Deck 6 with partially obstructed views as they are over the lifeboats. Design flaw or punishment for solo travelers?

    • @jimmcintosh9045
      @jimmcintosh9045 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes solo travellers either on land or sea always get a bum expensive deal.

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jim McIntosh one has to see things from both sides. if there are two people the room or cabin charge is shared, when solo, if the room rate is the same, there is no one to share it with. Why would a hotel or ship, charge a solo half the rate of what the room costs.

  • @AKsugarsled
    @AKsugarsled 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video. We’ll be on the Edge in 3 weeks. This got me excited!

    • @alexander6348
      @alexander6348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was your trip? I am cruising on The Edge in January 2020 and would like a recent, honest opinion.

  • @melissamartin9237
    @melissamartin9237 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We were on the Apex last December and the Magic Carpet was not used for tendering. Enjoyed the ship but I think we prefer Solstice class.

  • @loveistheonlyword
    @loveistheonlyword 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to try a suite once, but hubby and I don’t have anyone else to go with. I also wonder if having a suite would spoil future cruises without one.

  • @michaelbickel2415
    @michaelbickel2415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Le Petit Chef dining is the most unique dining at sea!

    • @kevincampbell5785
      @kevincampbell5785 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did that! Your table comes alive with fun.

  • @petermolyneux9544
    @petermolyneux9544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love the Solstice class ships, and have sailed on all of them. This video has confirmed my feeling that Edge has no appeal to me at all, especially at the current ridiculous prices.

  • @jdefrias7009
    @jdefrias7009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Traveled on the celebrity edge summer 2019 with family. I'd say they have an even mix of younger - middle-aged cruisers pertaining to the wealthier side with lots of those whom I had met or my parents had met being early retirees just travelling the world. Rooms were smaller than thought to be however they made good use of space and didn't feel claustrophobic at all. Enjoyed lounging out on the infinite veranda and am an actual fan of the design. I would say that although with quite a large a large selection at their MDR, it was quite lackluster in taste and didn't appeal much at all. My family and I ended up going to the specialty restaurants almost every night (The seafood/sushi restaurants sashimi and tower combos were amazing) or going to Blu which I actually found quite tasteful as well. Main highlights of the ship would be the spa areas with the vast amount of treatments along with varying sauna type rooms in the back, the nightlife on board was usually quite alive with many joining in on silent disco or going to the nightclub. They also hold quite a few different events with the luxury brands on board for those able to afford it. Drinks were quite bland with a lot of the bartenders seemingly still going through training and making drinks very weak. Would not recommend whatsoever to anyone with smaller children or anyone below the age of 18. They won't be able to enjoy 90% of what the cruise has to offer on their own or even with parental signed permission/consent

  • @debraflorence4217
    @debraflorence4217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am excited because they are offering single staterooms for those of us who like to sail solo.

    • @nandon10
      @nandon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Debra Florence Would I be happy sailing alone on this large a ship?

    • @rsandrews8115
      @rsandrews8115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this typhoid Mary?

  • @Flipper2012
    @Flipper2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. Can you tell me if they have a coffee bar like on the solstice ships?

    • @sipasy7
      @sipasy7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They do, it’s on deck 4

  • @sl123sl
    @sl123sl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful ship !!!

  • @akajasonbourne
    @akajasonbourne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Interested in a celebrity cruise do they have many sailings from uk. As we aren't keen on fly cruises

  • @gazstaf
    @gazstaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any cruise is a good cruise, looks fantastic 👍
    We're sailing on Enchanted Princess next year🛳

  • @seapops
    @seapops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh man! I’d love to try this one someday... looks really cool and awesome! very edgy and modern and it looks like posh and classier and the crowd is more civilized.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a great ship for sure !!

    • @seapops
      @seapops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was reading articles on Cruisecritics about Celebrity cruise ships having the best decor and best food and dining on a ship! They’re on top of the list! Saw videos of restaurants and it’s decor plus the food, wow! it’s amazing!

    • @Dave_Sisson
      @Dave_Sisson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you like that sort of thing, Virgin Voyages (they're too hip to do 'cruises') is starting soon. Their ships take that premium but modern and youthful theme much, much further.

    • @seapops
      @seapops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dave Sisson
      Ohbyes! I saw that vids of the upcoming virgin scarlet cruise ship
      Omg crazy cool concept of cruising. We will see....

  • @stevencherlake9901
    @stevencherlake9901 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Gary, great video!!! We are going to Alaska next year but can’t decide on a two bedrooms or something bigger. We have 3 people. What do you suggest ? Thanks!!!

  • @greigspencer7462
    @greigspencer7462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Went on a 21 night cruise on the Edge and loved most of it......great service, great food ( free stuff anyway ), but even though we are 60yr olds, we felt it was geared more for older people. The entertainment was more 60's rather than 80's or 90's. As we were in port nearly every day it didn't matter too much. Eden we feel is a bit of a flop.....rarely many people there, entertainment is weird and chairs are very comfortable but not practicable, very hard to get back out of.

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greig Spencer on longer cruises there are always older folk. Stands to reason.

  • @davepalmatier1540
    @davepalmatier1540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Gary. In reference to the eight things that are unique to RC, we are new to cruising and or son bought us a balcony on Allure if The Seas in September, ‘21 on deck 14. In your opinion, do you think Allure will actually sail then?

  • @weeguy52
    @weeguy52 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:18 that guy on left really likes his job😅

  • @floydfranks7461
    @floydfranks7461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My wife and I have been on 40+ cruises with Celebrity and the Edge is on our “not again list”.

    • @hylianninjacg7347
      @hylianninjacg7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much money do you even have?! I can't afford any cruises

  • @robertcaille5597
    @robertcaille5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ship is the cruise. Are ports now marginally incremental in the cruising experience?

  • @bryanc1280
    @bryanc1280 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now in 2021 the celebrity beyond comes!!!

  • @bwsmithmfp
    @bwsmithmfp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didn't hear any mention of the Ensemble Lounge on the Solstice class disappearing. I'm not that interested in the restaurants. This is similar to an NCL freestyle ship now but NCL at least still includes some lounges. If you're a couple that likes to dance in various lounges on ships, or just likes the lounge life aboard ships, this isn't the class of ship for you.

  • @COLINJELY
    @COLINJELY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about the Infinity Balconies especially in a windy sea day, do your things get blown around your cabin?

    • @femmefuntime
      @femmefuntime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Colin Ely you can close the balcony off so it becomes a big window

    • @COLINJELY
      @COLINJELY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@femmefuntime yes but if its a bit windy you can still go out on a conventional balcony and close the door to your cabin. Although if it was windy you probably wouldn't go out anyway!

  • @jimmcintosh9045
    @jimmcintosh9045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope they get the air conditioning right. I was on Celebrity Equinox and the buffet restaurant had cold air blasting away. We quickly found that dining just outside the restaurant at the back more comfortable.

  • @GeoffKleinman
    @GeoffKleinman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We just got off this ship and it's one of the most stunning we've been on, however Celebrity has totally abandoned the concept. They seem unable to attract a younger cruiser and instead are finding more 65 years and older onboard so they've scrapped the concept and running it like a Holland America cruise with Elvis music, Buddy Holly Tribute bands, and even music on board from the 40's and 50's. It's a massive miss for one of cruising's more respected brands and the result is like watching your grandpa trying to be cool and failing miserably.

  • @eileenalderman9606
    @eileenalderman9606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just looked at the prices,good god,I’d need to win the lottery

  • @thebestofwalsall
    @thebestofwalsall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Gary , thanks for the video really informative. We are regular Celebrity cruisers but yet to try this new class , as prices seem high in comparison to Solstice class. Do you think it is worth the extra ?

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Best of Walsall prices always higher on new ships.

    • @AddyandTerry
      @AddyandTerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have been on this ship and plan to go on it again! Definitely worth the price, especially if you get the new deals that include everything like drinks and gratuities.

  • @Lulu-kt6gr
    @Lulu-kt6gr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if there are people who prefer the Reflection over the Edge? Or the Constellation (quite old but is it still good?) over the Beyond? I’m just trying to determine whether the newer ships are worth the extra $$.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely. And the reason is the spaces that the Edge does not have. There is no forward facing observation lounge. That's really one of the biggest complaints. Not everyone likes the Eden area or what goes on there. Not everyone prefers the placement of the Martini Bar in the Grand Plaza or its style vs. the one of the Solstice class ships. The other problem is just how much of the ship is geared to suit suite passengers and is reserved for them. The thing about the Edge is, it has a lot of dining option. But Solstice has a good amount of the same ones. I'm not even that sure that the appointments/decor is nicer in the Edge ships. It's different but both are quite nice.

  • @kittycat6195
    @kittycat6195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I want to go to Vegas, I will go to Vegas. Give me a conservative ship with true, old fashioned class.

  • @michaelrepoli3508
    @michaelrepoli3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We thought the specialty restaurant (le petit?) was very expensive considering the menu so we cancelled prior to going there because of that. $55 pey r person.
    Also very disappointed that no mass on Sunday or ANY sort of non denominational service was offered.

  • @bobcarr5497
    @bobcarr5497 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone taken Celebrity Edge or Soltice to the Hawaiian Islands from British Columbia in Canada?
    My wife and i are thinking of booking for a trip in September 2024.
    Thank you.

  • @MarriedWithBackpacks
    @MarriedWithBackpacks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We just cruised with her last week. Fantastic ship, looks amazing, feels very modern. We're used to Royal Carribean, so it was really different.
    Few things we noticed. This is very much a sit down, eat, drink and listen to music ship. Which can be a good thing, but it was lacking a bit of activities for us.
    The shops are just stupid. We only visited them once, and did not buy anything. Let's be honest, how many people can afford to spend $10k+ on a watch in todays economy on top of an already expensive cruise? So changing the shops to market to the top 1% just feels a bit weird. We did not spend any money on board, normally we always do. A new tie, a bracelet, an affordable watch,... It just wasn't available.
    Magic carpet is only good for tenders. It was on the pool deck every day, with a seperate bar. Felt a bit 'meh' about it.
    The spa is fantastic. Spend a couple of hours there everyday. Great choice of saunas, steam room and the heated beds that look out to the front of the ship might just be my favorite of the whole ship.
    Dinning is great, but as you said in the video, not having a fixed table, with different staff everyday is different. Normally we'd have a lot of fun at dinner with a fun waiter, they know if they make your evenings great, they'll most likely get a tip at the end of the cruise. Now it felt a bit more distant. Doing their job but nothing more. Might be good for some, I didn't like it.
    And lastly, avoid the sunset verandas on deck 12. We were right under the outside seating area of the ocean view cafe. It is sooooo noisy. The sound of moving chairs will keep you up at night when they are cleaning, and will wake you up in the moring. We changed rooms to deck 8 after the first night and it was sooo much better. We were in a suite, but didn't really used the retreat since we were travelling with people without access. It looked nice, but was certainly busy. The solarium was a much more relaxing environement.

  • @BlackBirdieGolf
    @BlackBirdieGolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your negatives are very minor. The ship looks amazing and i'm cruising on it next sunday, i can't wait.

  • @jhill4874
    @jhill4874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the Ocean View Cafe still open during the day so one can sit inside, drink coffee (or whatever), play cards or read?

  • @kellybrown685
    @kellybrown685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These massive Cruise ships just overwhelm any Caribbean port they dock in. It is INSANE on shore

  • @benjaminsmith2287
    @benjaminsmith2287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not finding this ship class to my taste. I loved the Zenith, Horizon, Galaxy especially, Century, Mercury. I didn't love the Constellation for a particular reason. I think I like the Solstice class of ships. The problem I have with this ship is I don't see lounges. I love ship lounges. I like dance floors and intimate spaces with varying types of music to enjoy. There were lots of lounges on the Horizon and Century class ships. There was one less on the Millennium class Constellation and I really missed it (the aft lounge). While the Solstice class doesn't have the aft lounge, at least the Martini bar area is nice and there were other intimate spaces to enjoy. The Edge looks almost like a free-style NCL multi-dining ship but without NCL's lounges. If they'd put in more lounges then it would have more appeal. But I guess Celebrity built the ship around the dining experience vs. the socializing in lounges experience.

  • @howardhdavidson
    @howardhdavidson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No dining room ..You can keep it...No real balconies..Ships today are all decor and bullshit less variety and quality and service and more alternative restaurants that have simple small portions of food which I hateI.It’s all about saving money having a large main dining room means they have to offer a big variety or choice and a varied menu each night.This new idea of no dining room makes it easy for them to predict what people eat and they get a small choice.I never had more than three corses on any ship I’ve traveled on,I like to know it’s available..I don’t mind a couple of alternative restaurants for a change but like my table and choice in a proper ship’s dining room.

  • @MisteMiner
    @MisteMiner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those infinity balconies are horrible for air conditioning.

  • @noeinroad7294
    @noeinroad7294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm trying to decide on a Celebrity cruise vs another on RCL. The comments about the decline of service and dining is very concerning. I had a great time on RCL because of the staff and the food was pretty good as well.

    • @chriswilliams6568
      @chriswilliams6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      noein road We really like Celebrity, we did 2 cruises back to back in 2018 on the Milenium and the service was outstanding. Going to Asia on her Feb 1 st 2020. I think folk’s experiences vary on everything, as it also depends on the clients’ attitude.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All of the (mass market) cruise lines have lapses in service and food. You just book one and hope for the best. When Celebrity is on, service and food are of a very high standard.

  • @fuzziebunnie
    @fuzziebunnie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be nice if you would tell your viewers if you were compensated or sponsored by the cruise lines in any way.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m not so never thought I needed to! But good point maybe worth telling people I’m not

  • @shana9740
    @shana9740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved taking the Edge!! No negative comments here.

    • @shana9740
      @shana9740 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      u2good2b4gotn the room was great. Everything was modern and digital. The room had different settings for the lights. I liked that it wasn’t one grand room for dinner. Although that say to make reservations, you dont have to. The food was great. I recommend Tuscan and Cyprus for the free dining. The martini bar was fun because of the bar tenders. The getting off and on the boat was easier than my previous cruises. Everything was well put together. The rooftop garden was nice to sit on especially when the sunsets.

    • @shana9740
      @shana9740 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      u2good2b4gotn I could keep going. The magic carpet wasn’t something to rave about

    • @shana9740
      @shana9740 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      u2good2b4gotn how did you like Holland and Norwegian?

    • @MrMopeake
      @MrMopeake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shana9740 did you try any of the specialty dining? If so, which ones?

  • @youbyoubalancedliving9700
    @youbyoubalancedliving9700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be nice if they add a specialty dining of vegan fare.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love that idea! I’m vegetarian and would love that

  • @ritagarcia2849
    @ritagarcia2849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going soon any suggestions?

  • @stuartlee6622
    @stuartlee6622 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, those Greeks!

  • @nan2yvr804
    @nan2yvr804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a stunning vessel! It’s definitely not fit for people who are cruise on Carnival cruises.
    Celebrity cruise lines is more upscale.

  • @davidward9273
    @davidward9273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Edge docked next to Prima last month. Edge is a decent looking ship but next to Prima it looks like a 1990 Nissan Sentra…

  • @karenwilson6147
    @karenwilson6147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did a 10 night south Caribbean cruise Feb 3. Wrote to head office when we got home…no acknowledgment, no comment on my letter. I would like to caution physically limited persons to triple check before signing on for excursions…the bus ride trips on the islands may not require physical effort but getting from ship to bus was almost impossible. It is not Celebrity’s first time at these ports. They need to print an accurate description of what to expect on excursions.