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I was on the Celebrity Edge last Sept and did the Chef’s Table. As a single, it was a bit awkward since everyone else was a couple and there are only 8 people (7 in my case). While I thought the food was excellent, it was a long dinner and there was quite a bit of downtime before the main course. I did the wine pairings and the sommelier was quite knowledgeable in explaining to all of us some history etc. behind the wines. That being said, there was one couple who only drank martinis and kept talking during the sommelier’s informative talk to us having the wine pairings. I would say if you enjoy a special meal with wine, do it but be prepared for some passengers who really aren’t into the experience but only themselves.

We have been to Alaska twice—once in July and once in August. The July cruise had rain most of the days and our excursions like a seaplane and helicopter to the glacier were cancelled. The August cruise had no rain and we did the seaplane and the helicopter. I just think you have to be prepared not to do certain excursions if it rains but still enjoy the wildness of Alaska.

We ate in a couple of the specialty restaurants and really enjoyed them. The steakhouse had excellent fish as well as steak. Excellent service too. If you can get a view table by the window, that enhances the experience. In Le Voyage, the specialty restaurant inspired by Daniel Boulud, the tasting menu with wine pairing was outstanding! Just excellent dishes, choices for each course, impeccable service. It was a bit pricey but really an elevated dining experience. Also, we found the ship to be so smooth. Of course the Med is a usually calm but we almost never felt any movement. Even with a forward cabin.

Hi, we were on this cruise too. We had Retreat room, a Royal suite. It was great. I heard that there were 1700 passengers so that is close to the number you heard. It definitely felt quite spacious and at times unoccupied. Pros and cons to that.