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This ship also has made such a, forgive the pun, splash that it appeared to draw lots of first-time cruisers on my sailing. The mix of American and European travelers was obvious with multiple languages exclaiming their impressions of the exotic design spaces, which were unlike anything I had seen on most other ships. Celebrity Edge’s upmarket price tag mean guests generally respect the ship’s “smart casual” dress code. For the restaurants, the dress code states no bare feet, sports caps, tank tops, robes or swimwear allowed; no flip-flops, sandals or shorts allowed during the evening dining hours. The dress code isn’t strictly enforced in the main buffet, but is adhered to for the full-service restaurants. Our Edge® Series - five innovative outward facing ships - put the world front and center visiting more than 50 countries and 120 ports of call.
In addition to our awe-inspiring European cruises, we offer two sun-drenched Caribbean itineraries:
Travelers who really appreciate having dedicated service for the entire trip should opt for top accommodation categories that include a butler and concierge. For Celebrity guests, wearing of face masks is optional onboard the ship and tender boats. Staff continue to wear K95/FFP2 masks, and there are measures in place for crew to limit spread and exposure.
Oceanview (O
They also have private three-foot-deep plunge pools and easy walk-out access to The Retreat Sundeck. Guests staying in Edge Villas have a butler and access to all the venues of The Retreat. Large cruise ships are much like a resort, and the Celebrity Edge even has a Resort Deck, complete with outdoor swimming pool, sea view cabanas, Rooftop Garden, 400-yard jogging track, and an adults-only Solarium.
Suite (IC)
Just remember not everything is included, but this allows travelers to pay for the extras (drink packages, specialty dining or shore excursions) that fit their needs. For those seeking more outdoor options, free grill fare can be found at the Mast Grill (by the main pool), while the Rooftop Garden Grill features a wider range of barbecue choices for a charge during lunch and dinner. Aside from embarkation and disembarkation day, the spacious hallways generally do not feel crowded. Room service is free (there is a small fee for late-night delivery). The entrance to Oceanview Café, the main buffet, has a large handwash station, though handwashing and sanitizer use is not enforced.
We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world. Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to cruising, the goal of Royal Caribbean Blog is for it to be a useful resource for keeping up to date with what's new and exciting with Royal Caribbean. Parents must sign kids into and out of the kids club on each visit, with the exception of Stay and Play, where parents are required to stick around the whole time. The performers, known as Edenists, might try to interact with you and draw you into the fun. If you're not interested, sit farther away from the stage, or simply politely decline as they approach. There are various locations on Edge to snag a nibble when you're feeling hungry between meals.
Destinations & Ports
The Infinite Veranda takes your room right to the water’s edge, giving you open air access to the sea with the touch of a button. These staterooms feature the latest in design and technology, and they’re 23% larger than our award-winning Solstice® Series veranda staterooms. The ship has turned tendering -- that often unpleasant experience where you have to board a small boat to get to a port -- into an infinitely more pleasant experience. The Magic Carpet is a tennis court-sized moveable deck, kitted out with an open-air lounge and bar. From there, it's a breeze to get onto the tenders, or you can stay to get a drink and watch others get on and off -- talk about people-watching.
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Hypno Cam Experience is a dance party, in which an Ultra HD camera is passed around and all photos are instantly displayed on the LED screen. Passengers in AquaClass staterooms or Suites eat at Blu Restaurant, offering lighter "spa-inspired" cuisine. The Luminae Restaurant is named "Luminae at The Retreat" and (along with Blu) is part of the private, Suite Class passengers exclusive complex "The Retreat". Suite passengers have also the option to eat in the Main Dining Rooms / MDRs (Normandie Restaurant, Tuscan Restaurant, Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Cyprus Restaurant). These 4 complimentary restaurants serve menus inspired by the itinerary/destinations visited. Each restaurant offers regional wines and themed cocktails, dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients, also a rotating menu of Signature dishes for dinner (changing every evening) and a Classic dinner menu.
Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore. Honolulu, with its near perfect weather every day and beautiful mountains and tropical landscapes, is a destination not to be missed.
Dining Venues
Once through the locks, we entered Gatun Lake, which was greenish in color and surprisingly beautiful. The ship was buzzing the whole time we went through the locks, with people traveling around to get different views and enjoy the sites. There were numerous sculptural pieces throughout the ship that held my eye, including a White Pearl piece, which seemed to be a play on the Black Pear from the famous Pirate of the Caribbean movies. There were also wooden sculptures of people, which seemed to stare at me, despite having no faces. Excellent pieces and thought provoking, exactly what art should be, and most unexpected on a cruise ship. The ship's architectural elements and overall design is nothing like I have seen on any other cruise ship.
Cyprus, Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, and Normandie offer specialties as well as classics such as steak, chicken, and shrimp, as well as signature dishes. On busy sea days, I did enjoy sitting there, and it allowed for some amazing scenic views when we passed through the Panama Canal. As a newer ship, Celebrity Edge’s modern design and use of technology is conducive for minimizing crowding. For example, the mandatory Muster safety drill, which traditionally is done in-person in large groups, is completed either by viewing it on your mobile device via the app or on the TV in your stateroom. Checking in through the app also alleviates congestion during embarkation.
The facility features two (new for the fleet) separate spaces (for kids and teens) called "The Basement". At Qsine, passengers can order on iPads, then waiters bring the food in the order of choosing. Celebrity Edge offers the company's traditional "Celebrity Select Dining" (your-time dining for dinners) option, which is renamed to "Celebrity Select Dining Plus". Passengers can make reservations in any of the 4 MDRs if they know they want to eat at a specific restaurant and dinner time, or they can simply show up and enjoy dinner on their own time.
Celebrity Edge®, the first ship in our stunning Edge® Series, is now one of the first resorts at sea to receive a Recommended Rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Celebrity Edge marks a turning point in our approach to ship design. From the very first sketches to experiencing those designs in a virtual reality setting, every step was done in 3-D. From the incredible new Magic Carpet® to the private plunge pools in our new 2-story Edge Villas, we could design the most refined ship at sea. The unique outward facing design breaks from traditional ship design.
On March 13, 2017, were opened bookings for Celebrity Edge's "Inaugural cruise" (Eastern Caribbean itinerary). The ship's itinerary program started in December 2018 with Caribbean cruises leaving roundtrip from home-port Fort Lauderdale Florida (USA). General cruise prices started from USD 1,000 pp (double occupancy Inside cabin rates) for 7-days long voyages (or around USD 140 pp per day). The vessel was officially delivered from the shipbuilder on October 31, 2018, after 23 months of construction work. The delivery ceremony was attended by Richard Fain (RCCL's CEO and Chairman), Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (Celebrity Cruises' CEO and President) and Laurent Castaing (shipyard's General Manager).
With a variety of Celebrity Suites featuring different luxurious comforts, you're sure to find a perfect home away from home at sea. The CTTE voyage will include a variety of events and activities designed to optimize the artist/fan experience such as artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, and special theme nights. The Retreat Sundeck has luxury seating, a large swimming pool, and cabanas. Suite guests can have drinks and treats served to them from the exclusive Retreat Pool Bar. The most-talked about new feature is the Celebrity Edge Magic Carpet.
The ship is a floating gallery with a collection of over 4,000 artworks, everything from fine art photographs in corridors and every stateroom, to playful sculptures and large-scale installations. The art brings visual interest and whimsy without being messy or distracting. It was out of service due to the pandemic from March 2020 until June 2021. The relatively short amount of time in active service means the ship still feels remarkably fresh and new. Soak up the history and romance of Europe, unwind on island time in the Caribbean, go wild for the natural wonders of Alaska, or experience the land down under in Australia — all on our stunning Edge Series ships.
The martini bar in the center of the ship comes alive in the late afternoon and evening with bartenders putting on shows for patrons. I couldn’t believe a stack of 20 full martini glasses, one on top of the other, didn’t topple over as they were building a beverage pyramid to the applause of other passengers. Additionally, it employs digital signage to help cruisers find their way around, and as mentioned above, the vessel's theater productions use a specially designed stage and cutting-edge laser projections as backdrops. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom setup makes these digs great for family travel, as well.
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