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Thanks for your reply. Do you remember what time the late shows ended?

I have been trying to find some updated information on the entertainment that is being offered in Eden, (Celebrity Edge), at the moment. Particularly, what style of music is generally played there, does it go late into the night/early morning and is it every night? We are looking at a cabin that is located close to this venue, (directly above on deck 7), and wondered what impact the noise may have. Thank you.

What ship was this?

Thank you. I did search for info but obviously not hard enough. It was most informative but sounds as though there is a bit of confusion regarding the reservation system, if there even is one.

Why can’t I reserve a time. Tried all four dining rooms and they all said “ Dining time already set”. Will I just have to wait until I board?

Hi, we are about to cruise on Celebrity Edge in just over 2 weeks. We have been allocated set dining at 6pm. We have read conflicting information regarding the organization of this set-time dining. Some say that Celebrity has done away with these set times and we can just roll up at any of the four main dining rooms, at any time. I have tried to reserve a booking on the website but it just says "Dining time already set". If we are obliged to stick to this set time, which restaurant will we be eating in and is there a possibility to try the other three restaurants over the course of our cruise? I realize you can order from the menus of the other restaurants but we would like to try all four settings. When I was talking to Celebrity about my dietary requirements, they said the wait list had closed for "anytime" dining making me think that this set dining option is still in play. Can anyone please advise what the story is with set dining and if there is any flexibility? Many thanks.

Can someone advise me where you book for the main dining rooms please. We have also been allocated 6 pm set dining but have been told that it is open seating. There is no “Reserve now” tab showing under any of the restaurants on our app. I just wondered if we were exempt as we had a set time. We sail in just over 3 weeks on Edge so could the restaurants be booked out? We haven’t received any emails from Celebrity encouraging us to book either.

Hi DavyWavey, we watched your ship leave port tonight - what a sight to behold. We’re glad Tauranga put on a lovely fine day for you. Hope you had a wonderful time at Hobbiton. You may not be aware but there were two lots of pier runners. First a group of five and then a group of two. We were talking to the security workers and they were worried they weren’t going to make. First time we have seen folk running for the ship. Here are some photos of your departure from the port. Safe travels.

Thinking back , I remember a cruise many years ago, Aust/NZ, when Customs officers came aboard to process us all and we had to fill in the declaration form etc in readiness for our arrival at the next port.

Yes, we will be arriving from NZ. Our last port will be Dunedin and then we have a day in the Sounds before 2 sea days and arrival at Athol Bay. Do you think we will have to fill out the complete declaration form or just the bio security section? Guess it will all have to be redone the next day when we dock and disembark, as there may be people who don’t get off on that tendering day.

You’ll love Hobbiton. Hope you have a wonderful time. They have recently modified it so I think it’s more interactive. They have added a “Hobbit Hole” you can venture into. Should look very pretty if the flowers are all out. I do have a query for you. I have heard conflicting reports re the dining scenario. We booked late so we’re given the set time of 6pm. We would have preferred “anytime” as I have digestive issues and need to eat early. The special needs team at Celebrity suggested I approach the powers that be when we board and see what they can do as there isn’t even a wait list for “anytime”. However, I read on these boards that these dining times don’t exist and “anytime” dining is for everyone. Can you please confirm either way. If we can do “anytime”, I won’t need to get a letter from my Dr confirming my condition. Thank you so much. Appreciate it.

How does the inspection work then, if the ship berths at Athol Bay, after coming from NZ? Passengers are loaded onto the tenders and could be wearing the shoes they wore on farm visits etc. The ship then moves to the OPT for the night and passengers disembark the next day. By then the shoes have already been worn on Australian soil, or are you required to make a declaration before tendering into the Opera House?

Hi DavyWavey, I am really enjoying your posts. Are you in Tauranga tomorrow? The Edge is due in according to the port schedule. We will be waving out to you from the shore. We are sailing on this beautiful ship in less than 4 weeks and we just have to come and check her out. Have a great day in our beautiful city. Just hoping the weather behaves for you.

What if you looked over the balcony railing and looked out. Just wondering if they park the window washing equipment on the port aft side. I know it is on both starboard forward and aft probably due to the magic carpet. Thanks

Did you have any window washing equipment obstructing your view, either looking forward or back? Thanks

We love having a balcony, which is why we were delighted this room became available. We find it is a lovely space to escape to if we need some peace. We also like having our breakfast out there but after seeing how small they are, I wonder how possible that will be. I'm sure we'll make it work. Many thanks for your help. 4 weeks and counting ........

Thank you Georgia-Peaches for the great photos. That window washing equipment looks quite close or is it just the angle the photo was taken? Do you think you would see it if you were sitting down on the balcony? Thanks

Yes, we like a lot of light as well. As you say, it’s what you get used to. I know the balcony is small but we intend to put it to good use. It will be lovely to have somewhere to sit in the fresh air and listen to the waves. Many thanks for the information.

Thank you so much Crumbled. I really appreciate your pictures and information. We are onboard in about 4 weeks time. Did you find the room had enough light due to the porthole shape? Being a summer cruise around New Zealand, we think we will appreciate having some shade on the balcony. We only have one tender port and that is Sydney harbour where we will be anchored for a day. We always get up early when sailing into Sydney so the anchor shouldn’t be a problem. Again, many thanks.

Hi Crumbled, Thank you for the photo from Stateroom 8111. We booked late and this room became available on Celebrity Edge so we snatched it up. Do you have any more photos of this room you may be able to share? Can you please tell us if the bed is near the bathroom or balcony? Did you find the room quiet? Any other thoughts on 8111? Many thanks for your help. If anyone else has been in this room and can comment, your thoughts would be most welcome.

Just recently we were in L101, crossing from NZ to SYD. We loved the big balcony and cabin. Very spacious and so convenient. Would book again in a heartbeat.

After looking at a video clip, we have noticed some of the C1 staterooms have a large overhang on the upper decks. Has anyone who has stayed in these rooms noticed any negative impact from these large overhangs? Are the rooms darker due to the light being blocked? Many thanks for your thoughts.

Sorry, I forgot to mention, the Stateroom I am looking at, 11267, is on the Celebrity Edge. Thanks

Could anyone please confirm whether the bed is next to the window or the bathroom in this stateroom? The deck plans led me to believe it was next to the bathroom but I have just discovered photos taken in 2018 on cruise deck plans that show it as being next to the window. Has anyone stayed in this room and can confirm either way? Many thanks. PS. I don't know whether the rooms have been reconfigured since 2018. Maybe someone would know.

Do you have to use the 90 minutes in one session or can you spread it over your cruise? Thanks