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Sunset Balconies are excellent on EDGE. Grab one whenever you can, Stateroom are larger than IVs, huge balc with unfettered aft views. Quiet locations..just a long walk to elevators. Access to the 4 mdrs..all excellent! ( there are some nice suites back there as well)

I'd stick with 12:55... Even if disembark runs smoothly and limo is on time...long ride to airport (traffic?) Baggage check in security line can take a long time at FCO..no way to know ahead of time. Non stop is great but stress is worse! We stay over extra night so lucky you can leave on disembark day...

We always call in .. we go over the invoice, fcc, etc and stay on the line while rep sends us a zero bal invoice, works best for us

Sad looking piece of meat, as well as the plating itself..3 lonely pieces of carrot... I always ask for dbl veggies...knowing how skimpy the veggie servings are these days! Nicer looking prime rib at the Outback... but how did it taste?

We bought the Celeb ins from the rec NY agency ( as well as an extra evac and med policy elsewhere) It was a hassle. When cruise was cancelled..forgot why..we did not get a refund for the ins cost...bummer. NYS law caused it but it was really not same as having X ins policy..which would have been refunded. This time around we just bought the other policy..great coverage..evac, primary med, etc, we purchased it the day after we made final payment..no issues. We are not near our cruise file but I can post the co when we are home..

We always found nice things for kiddies on X ships( clothes, books etc ..except EDGE..."shops with attitude!" Salesperson sniffed when we put down the over priced sweatshirts! We are not cheapskates or bargain hunters but do not like to feel ripped off!

Really a huge ripoff..limited choices. We bring our own snacks! In contrast, the perfumes and cosmetics stores seem to have normal dept store prices,..a few specials but no big bargains. On EDGE, the store with postcards etc, had nothing for children/ grandchildren, really high pricing. Sweatshirts were around $ 85 or more..we passed. Bought a crystal ship model for grandson, a few keychains and magnets. We will expect the same on BEYOND

Celeb does not excel in free movies and tv options. Ok but limited..they do show movies on board at outdoor locations. Too bad they no longer have the small indoor movie theater afaik.....,used to be fun..popcorn machine and all..I think now used for live comedy on some ships????

Supply and demand depending on the bookings. They often have nice combo specials But if you want something at port pricing , you can always book ahead Pre covid, I would book my facial and a masage ahead and then look for a nice special combo.. not sure what to do now..Covid phobic!

Good point about Classic inclusions and extra charge for an upgraded single drink. I like a Baileys now and then,,..most waiters dont even bother with the upcharges, esp if they know u tip extra.. Look at the lists and see what is the best fit, Btw..the classic comes with water in a gray btl..we find it undrinkable, and buy upgraded water, along the way

Agree.... but so are many others. We deal with whoever we connect with. If not helpful we do not book and call again later. We research on line but book with a Celeb Vac Planner,..they often know abt deals, cabins etc. For intnl cruises with airline, hotel, and other plans needed, we would use a full service local trvl agent....

what treat..awesome photos of places we have never been to.. Enthusiasm and wonder is really coming through! I tried to adjust the color of this great pic of you both,,but I think I made it too blue..sorry...

Oh my ..like a painting..only better. Truly amazing...must have been even better to see it in person,

All look interesting but for us we would go with the Prime Rib.. The Celery Soup is one our favs on X, DH got a recipe one yr from the amazing chef at Bistro on Five where we used to eat our lunch each day...We had 24 for dinner on Thanksgiving ( dtrs then new inlaw family) DH made that soup...What a huge hit. They asked for 2nds and 3rds..they were slurping their bowls. We always found Celeb to excel at soups and salads...yummy!

Silhouette is our fav S Class ship..tied with Equinox Cruise will be more about the ports and family time... I would not worry

The wierd is gone, very upbeat modern vibe

Traditionally this area is Reserved for AQ Class guests, and those waiting for spa treatments,...The rooms are small on most ships, Some spa staff keep it locked and well supervised...others do not care , so it gets crowded and noisy..not very relaxing at that point. Some folks are not aware of the guidelines, and others just do whatever they want...

I grew up in Mineola ( Nassau County) ....my husb is from W Sayville..which was .a maritime village,,,oysters, clamming, fishing, etc....When we started dating it was a distant journey . Duck farms moved east to Moriches..most if not all have closed. We still live in Suffolk...very suburban now, but nice to be near water, beautiful parks and not too far to wine country. Memory Lane

LIRR and NYC..not the same anymore. Nostalgic for those good old days..life was much simpler and safer then!

Love all the photos..intrigued by this one..any info?

Looks like you'll be keeping busy!

When sailing full, advance res will come in handy at the 4 mdrs..not all have open spots every night. If you don't care which one then it's easier to find something. On EDGE with the 4 mdr plan we pre booked..on line for the restaurants and times we wanted.

Marketing..Sales ...call We Often receive a call from person who says they are our cruise planner followed by e mail with their office hrs offering to help with dining etc. They really cant do anything special. We prefer to deal with whoever answers the phone when we call at our convenience.

Thanks for the assist.could not remember the Le Grand Bistro name. On EDGE they also did le petit chef there at night..we did not go to that. We fully enjoyed all 4 mdrs but preferred the 2 smaller ones....Greek and Tuscan, We preferred the 4 mdr plan to BLU on Edge... I loved EDGE..so modern, great art collection, lots to do., EDEN is a great space, state of the art theater and fun at the Club.....not a youngster by any means so it's appeal is widespread! Preferred the sunset balcony ( aft) to the infinite veranda, but it was ok.

From 2 EDGE cruises Lunch at the Cafe/ Bistro..sorry for got the name. ( upcharge) Great views, ambiance, menu, food ( esp soups) , desserts, service and wine. Our go to lunch place if not going to Eden cafe. Can also do take out for lunch ( upcharge) rolls and pastries too. Cruising on BEYOND in Nov..can't wait!