Kevnzworld Posted August 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I haven't seen any updates on the new ships in awhile. An officer on the Equinox told me in July that it's scheduled to sail in fall 2017. I've also heard that it's smaller, 2000 passengers, and mostly suites. Any other or more accurate info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted August 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2016 An officer on the Equinox told me in July that it's scheduled to sail in fall 2017. I've also heard that it's smaller, 2000 passengers, and mostly suites. And I was on Equinox and heard that the "Edge" class ships were designed to be smaller than the "S" class ships. But there had been so many design changes and updates, that they would be approximately the same size as "S" class.:D I do not put faith in any rumors, etc that I hear until we see the finished product. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I think whoever spoke with you had the date wrong....reading on line, the first ship is supposed to be in fleet in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted August 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Edge class is 50' shorter and 2' wider than Solstice class. Capacity of Edge is 2900 compared to 2850 on Equinox. S Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevnzworld Posted August 26, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I think whoever spoke with you had the date wrong....reading on line,the first ship is supposed to be in fleet in 2018. Yes. Sorry, I meant 2018. The new 2018 schedule coming out in the fall 2016 should include it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted August 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yes. Sorry, I meant 2018. The new 2018 schedule coming out in the fall 2016 should include it.... Since they have not even had the first steel cutting, I would not expect it until late 2018. Celebrity seems to like to announce names of ships on one of the four days when the seasons change. Would not be surprised to see a press release in Sept. or Dec. when fall and winter come. This is in line with the celestial types of names they have always used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted August 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2016 If anyone from Celebrity reads this: Please, no storage over beds. More drawer space like on the pre-Solstice classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynki Posted August 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Edge class is 50' shorter and 2' wider than Solstice class. Capacity of Edge is 2900 compared to 2850 on Equinox. S Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk This is what I've read. I've seen many comments state that they will be smaller than S class and bigger than M class. I guess people are comparing them to Reflection which has over 3,000 passengers and not Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse etc. Everything anyone reads about them or hears about them at present is pure speculation. A Celebrity employee did tell he'd expect the new ships to debut in the Med, however with recent issues I guess it's a game of wait and see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisah101 Posted August 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2016 If anyone from Celebrity reads this: Please' date=' no storage over beds. More drawer space like on the pre-Solstice classes.[/quote'] no no no no no no I love the storage over the bed - if you don't like it, don't use it but some of us love having that extra space there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bama4cruisin Posted August 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2016 no no no no no no I love the storage over the bed - if you don't like it, don't use it but some of us love having that extra space there! The first experience, I didn't care for it. However, after the suggestion to take 3 of the foldable, fabric cubes (used in bookshelves, etc,) we LOVED it the last time. I bought 6 of the least expensive cubes (as they are the lightest weight), 3 for each side. I chose 3 different colors for each side which made it easier to know which to pull down. As I folded clothes to pack, I folded them so that once in the stateroom they could go directly into the cubes. On DH's side, gym shorts, socks and casual T's in one, another held Bermudas while the 3rd held polo shirts. On my side they held casual knit tops, work-out clothes, etc with one set aside aor small clutch for nights, crushable hats, etc. even at 5'3", I could reach all using the little loop on the front of the cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted August 26, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I know that key opening crew including the Captain are known, but the information has yet to be released. Celebrity will use time to create excitement and demand. My guess is that information will be rolled out slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted August 26, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) If anyone from Celebrity reads this: Please' date=' no storage over beds. More drawer space like on the pre-Solstice classes.[/quote'] I agree. no no no no no no I love the storage over the bed - if you don't like it, don't use it but some of us love having that extra space there! There's no place else for storage you have to use it. We sailed Silhoutte once and the layout of our inside cabin was terrible. The desk was right across from the bed, you could not even pull out the chair without hitting the bed. We had ONE chair and a table in a corner, no couch like on M Class ships. We never went back on an S Class ship and that was over 4 years ago now. Of course they probably won't even have any inside cabins on the new ships so they can jack up the prices even more. Edited August 26, 2016 by CruisingChick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCruiser1234 Posted August 26, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) I know that key opening crew including the Captain are known, but the information has yet to be released. Celebrity will use time to create excitement and demand. My guess is that information will be rolled out slowly. An accurate statement indeed. Captain Kafetzis, currently on Silhouette- will be opening the Edge Class. I attended a navigation lecture by him onboard 18 August where he said was going to Edge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 26, 2016 by bob221b1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2016 A Celebrity employee did tell he'd expect the new ships to debut in the Med, however with recent issues I guess it's a game of wait and see! Looks like it may be doing Alaska and Australia runs. Unless something else is being shuffled to there, which it replaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted August 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2016 An accurate statement indeed. Captain Kafetzis, currently on Silhouette- will be opening the Edge Class. I attended a navigation lecture by him onboard 18 August where he said was going to Edge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Okay, he made it public. Told me in April. We joked that they selected an old and good looking Captain. He is a really fine choice and has opened other ships. Very experienced. Some of the top restaurant staff are also in place, but I don't feel free to name names until someone " in the know" makes it public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynki Posted August 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I agree. There's no place else for storage you have to use it. We sailed Silhoutte once and the layout of our inside cabin was terrible. The desk was right across from the bed, you could not even pull out the chair without hitting the bed. We had ONE chair and a table in a corner, no couch like on M Class ships. We never went back on an S Class ship and that was over 4 years ago now. Of course they probably won't even have any inside cabins on the new ships so they can jack up the prices even more. I'm pretty certain that Edge class ships on the whole will be more expensive than S class. Just as S class on the whole are more costly to sail on than M class. I think we can take that as a given. What will be interesting to see is if they attempt to build ships which challenge the Oceania fleet in terms of luxury or just roll out more modern versions of Solstice class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I haven't seen any updates on the new ships in awhile. An officer on the Equinox told me in July that it's scheduled to sail in fall 2017. I've also heard that it's smaller, 2000 passengers, and mostly suites. Any other or more accurate info? The only thing that Celebrity has said about Edge class ships is that they will be slightly smaller than S-Class as stated by oneputt18. Everything else is pure speculation. There has been a lot of early speculation here on suites or dedicated suite areas, which then turns into dogma on this board- but no info from Celebrity other than ship size and approximate completion dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISABELLA Posted August 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 26, 2016 If anyone from Celebrity reads this: Please' date=' no storage over beds. More drawer space like on the pre-Solstice classes.[/quote'] Agree. Make closets and storage like on Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lienf Posted August 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) The first experience, I didn't care for it. However, after the suggestion to take 3 of the foldable, fabric cubes (used in bookshelves, etc,) we LOVED it the last time. I bought 6 of the least expensive cubes (as they are the lightest weight), 3 for each side. I chose 3 different colors for each side which made it easier to know which to pull down. As I folded clothes to pack, I folded them so that once in the stateroom they could go directly into the cubes. On DH's side, gym shorts, socks and casual T's in one, another held Bermudas while the 3rd held polo shirts. On my side they held casual knit tops, work-out clothes, etc with one set aside aor small clutch for nights, crushable hats, etc. even at 5'3", I could reach all using the little loop on the front of the cube. Excellent advice. We found out about these cubes 2 years ago and they are perfect for the over the bed storage. Edited August 26, 2016 by lienf Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastFlyer Posted August 26, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 26, 2016 The first experience, I didn't care for it. However, after the suggestion to take 3 of the foldable, fabric cubes (used in bookshelves, etc,) we LOVED it the last time. I bought 6 of the least expensive cubes (as they are the lightest weight), 3 for each side. This is a fantastic suggestion. Everything always ends up a mess after a few days of trying to sort through the piles. I can't wait to try it in October on the Equinox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted August 26, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 26, 2016 no no no no no no I love the storage over the bed - if you don't like it, don't use it but some of us love having that extra space there! Yes...I'm with you on the overhead storage. I'm not that tall, but I can still reach from both sides of the bed. This frees up floor space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISABELLA Posted August 26, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2016 This is a fantastic suggestion. Everything always ends up a mess after a few days of trying to sort through the piles. I can't wait to try it in October on the Equinox. I pack most of my clothes in " packing cubes" and "packing envelopes". They keep everything organized and none of my stuff touched anything inside drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted August 26, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yes...I'm with you on the overhead storage. I'm not that tall, but I can still reach from both sides of the bed. This frees up floor space. I spent more time jumping up and down off the bed, which can't be good on a moving cruise ship - can you say accident waiting to happen - in order to get things in and out of the over the bed storage bins. I am only 5 feet and not only were those a problem but the rod in the closet is so high I could barely hang my clothes up in the closet and the bar that pulls down is too low and the clothes touch the bottom of the closet. Whomever designed these staterooms should have been fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkrosesdeb Posted August 26, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2016 We usually cruise with Royal so had no idea of the over the bed storage. We kept trying to find drawers then hubby opened cabinet over the bed. Not a great arrangement but,luckily,it was the first time we ever used our packing cubes and it worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYKWIA Posted August 26, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_Cruises Has details on Edge class with citations albeit from some back - nothing in this indicates they will be much smaller than the Eclipse / Equinox / Solstice - very slightly smaller gross tonnage + similar passenger numbers - if true, can't see how that configures to more suites and no inside cabins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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