Edge standard (not iv) verandah photo

[dodger1964]

1 hour ago, abbydancer said:

I believe they have stated that passengers would not be on it when moving.  

 

how about crew members?  I assume nobody is on it while it is motion??

[dodger1964]

10 minutes ago, kearney said:

ning comments I have seen around CC that the cabin is narrower.... Beds are a standard length... so look

 

5 hours ago, cruzdude1 said:

We were moved to another cabin on deck 11, better view, but I would never pay for a veranda that was not at my disposal 24/7.

We are in Key West  this morning light rain and they disable the window, can’t sit on the veranda and enjoy the fresh air. I have to leave my veranda an go outside to find a covered outdoor space to enjoy the weather.

 

We ate dinner in Normandie last night, great meal!

I'm confused (nothing new)...when you say, "they disable the window", do you mean the partition is closed, BUT the window at the actual edge of ship is down? 

 

My concern is that if that is the case, you would be looking at window covered with water...vs if that outside window is down at least you could see out without that obstruction.

 

 

[Stateroom_Sailor]

3 hours ago, Turtles06 said:

 

 

Did the folks who designed these IVs, and who approved the design, not speak to a broad range of people who enjoy cruising -- or, at least, what they like about having a veranda?  And what things would be deal-breakers?

 

 

Absolutely not, this ship was designed to attract non-cruisers, especially Millennials.  Evidently the IV cabins, the ship layout and decor, as well as odd entertainment, were all that were missing.   Never mind that millennials with money are fine flying normal airlines like Delta and United, hotel chains such as Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, and Hampton.

 

It's been pitched, but the comments are telling:

 

https://thepointsguy.com/news/new-celebrity-edge-cruise-first-look/

 

HINT:  Try overnight port stays, location specific specialty dining, and future tech enrishment partnerships, such as Ted Talks.

 

 

Edited December 10, 2018 by Stateroom_Sailor

[kearney]

27 minutes ago, dodger1964 said:

What happens if you are standing, leaning on the top of the open window when the captain wants to override the system?

I know that there are safety features that keep window from being raised... at least in the cabin.... I assume these same features would keep it from being closed from the bridge. I wonder if they get some kind of readout of what windows are open vs closed... less important when cleaning than during a hurricane....

[Turtles06]

22 minutes ago, dodger1964 said:

 

I'm confused (nothing new)...when you say, "they disable the window", do you mean the partition is closed, BUT the window at the actual edge of ship is down? 

 

My concern is that if that is the case, you would be looking at window covered with water...vs if that outside window is down at least you could see out without that obstruction.

 

 

 

They mean the window is locked shut and can’t be opened by the guests who thought they had booked a veranda cabin. 

[cruzdude1]

1 minute ago, Turtles06 said:

 

They mean the window is locked shut and can’t be opened by the guests who thought they had booked a veranda cabin. 

Correct!

[hcat]

6 hours ago, cruzdude1 said:

We were moved to another cabin on deck 11, better view, but I would never pay for a veranda that was not at my disposal 24/7.

We are in Key West  this morning light rain and they disable the window, can’t sit on the veranda and enjoy the fresh air. I have to leave my veranda an go outside to find a covered outdoor space to enjoy the weather.

 

We ate dinner in Normandie last night, great meal!

Glad you were moved...I know moving is a hassle ( we had to once)  but in this case  worth it!   Hope the new cabin is equal in cost level to your so called SV Veranda Guarantee....and that they throw in some OBC for the inconvenience.

Have a good rest of your cruise.!

[abbydancer2003]

10 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

 

They mean the window is locked shut and can’t be opened by the guests who thought they had booked a veranda cabin. 

On our cruise, the control panel said it was disabled, but we were able to open and close it from the buttons at the window itself.

[Oville]

53 minutes ago, dodger1964 said:

What happens if you are standing, leaning on the top of the open window when the captain wants to override the system?

Probably an announce like “Due to safety concerns the captain....”

[Iamthesea]

6 hours ago, cruzdude1 said:

We were moved to another cabin on deck 11, better view, but I would never pay for a veranda that was not at my disposal 24/7.

We are in Key West  this morning light rain and they disable the window, can’t sit on the veranda and enjoy the fresh air. I have to leave my veranda an go outside to find a covered outdoor space to enjoy the weather.

 

We ate dinner in Normandie last night, great meal!

 

49 minutes ago, abbydancer said:

On our cruise, the control panel said it was disabled, but we were able to open and close it from the buttons at the window itself.

 

Currently sitting on my IV in Key West.Have my feet propped up on a deflated beach ball.  The chairs are not that uncomfortable with legs up.  But I had to partially move my chair inside the stateroom so that I could stretch my legs out without hitting the glass.  The problem with these verandas is that they are about a foot too shallow.  We are constantly having to move the furniture to open and close the main door.  It’s a neat concept otherwise.  I love how it brightens the stateroom.  

 

This morning, my DH was just about ready to open up the top glass when a window washer came by.  It was quite comical.  I have a video that I can post later. A few minutes after the washer passed, we opened the window for about an hour before deciding to go into town.  There had been a slight shower while we enjoyed the coolness and the scenery. When we were about to leave the room, I tried to close the window and nothing (panel or switches) would work.  YIKES!  I tried calling guest relations, and after waiting for several minutes, I finally got through to someone.  I was told that someone would come up to fix it and we could leave.   We did closel the glass doors before leaving. Three hours later, we returned to find the window still down, and the stateroom warm.   We were, however, able to close the glass window by this time.

 

I will not go into other dissatisfactions  that we have had in the AQ stateroom until we return, but let’s just say that we are not impressed. And having heard several onboard comments, we are not the only passengers that feel so.  Not only with the staterooms, but with the ship layout, decor, dangerous stairways, numerous levels, lack of lighting, etc.  We hope that things will improve, that can improve.  So I will research final judgement until after the cruise is over.

 

PS - We do feel that the bathroom is smaller than the Solstice class bathroom, which I love.  And the shower has a major drain flaw...this confirmed by our steward. 

 

BTW - No CEO currently onboard.  She arrives in Cozumel.

[Jeremiah1212]

2 hours ago, Stateroom_Sailor said:

It's been pitched, but the comments are telling:

 

https://thepointsguy.com/news/new-celebrity-edge-cruise-first-look/

 

 

 

 

Eh, you could argue that most readers on that particular site are about the furthest possible demographic from someone interested in a Caribbean cruise. Cruises will always have a stigma attached. The early adopters for this particular ship IMO are going to be far more critical than the average passenger. 

[Nymich]

5 hours ago, boscobeans said:

When the Magic Carpet goes up or down do they warn the passengers in the cabins that will be in plain sight along the path, or is that part of the entertainment at the bar ?

LOL yes it does give you something to look at...…..unreal stuff

[Stateroom_Sailor]

6 hours ago, Jeremiah1212 said:

 

Eh, you could argue that most readers on that particular site are about the furthest possible demographic from someone interested in a Caribbean cruise. Cruises will always have a stigma attached. The early adopters for this particular ship IMO are going to be far more critical than the average passenger. 

 

1.  Why are millennials with money, and a drive for travel, the furthest possible demographic?

2.  Why did Celebrity invite a rep from thepointsguy, to their PR cruiser?  

 

Either it was clever and didn't work, or shortsighted and they don't know who they're targeting.

[Stateroom_Sailor]

11 hours ago, boscobeans said:

When the Magic Carpet goes up or down do they warn the passengers in the cabins that will be in plain sight along the path, or is that part of the entertainment at the bar ?

 

This is going to be interesting on some of the charter cruises.  Hopefully not a partial either, or the exibitionists will gravitate towards the Magic Carpet! 

[Nymich]

7 hours ago, Iamthesea said:

 

 

Currently sitting on my IV in Key West.Have my feet propped up on a deflated beach ball.  

 

This sentence blew my mind...…...paying new cruise premium prices with your feet propped up on a beach ball...….unreal.

[Richard&JohnSTX]

6 hours ago, Jeremiah1212 said:

 

Eh, you could argue that most readers on that particular site are about the furthest possible demographic from someone interested in a Caribbean cruise. Cruises will always have a stigma attached. The early adopters for this particular ship IMO are going to be far more critical than the average passenger. 

 

The TPG question to his loyalists was amazing -  50% responded that they were interested or willing to try the new concept. That's huge. We are sailing on January 6th and are now not so sure about the Edge after the reviews of the IV cabins - after 20 Celebrity cruises mostly in Aqua. I am a baby boomer and the husband is older than that to put in perspective!

[hcat]

15 hours ago, Stateroom_Sailor said:

 

Absolutely not, this ship was designed to attract non-cruisers, especially Millennials.  Evidently the IV cabins, the ship layout and decor, as well as odd entertainment, were all that were missing.   Never mind that millennials with money are fine flying normal airlines like Delta and United, hotel chains such as Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, and Hampton.

 

It's been pitched, but the comments are telling:

 

https://thepointsguy.com/news/new-celebrity-edge-cruise-first-look/

 

HINT:  Try overnight port stays, location specific specialty dining, and future tech enrishment partnerships, such as Ted Talks.

 

 

Not familiar withTPG or the author but it was an Interesting review. .thanks for sharing.

 

People who enjoy cruising cut across all age, nationality and lifestyles but share a love for the sea, sky sun...and the unique experience of dining,  socializing , music ,entertainment, casino, gym, spa , pools, visiting..ports   learning about other ,places  cultures and foods  etc,  and heretofore very  nice staterooms many with  proper balconies, etc.

 

IMO designing a ship or marketing to one segment or group is seriously shortsighted. Time will tell!

Edited December 11, 2018 by hcat

[Iamthesea]

Sitting in my stateroom, on the veranda portion again.  It’s a nice sunny and cooler day.  Yet the window has once again been disabled because of a few clouds.  We cannot open it to let in fresh air.  The stateroom is heating up because of the sun.  Temp set at 68 and room temp is 73.  

 

And yes, feet propped up on beach ball.  

[Rob the Cruiser]

20 hours ago, Turtles06 said:

 

They mean the window is locked shut and can’t be opened by the guests who thought they had booked a veranda cabin. 

 

Celebrity should rename those cabins "Infinite Oceanview".

[jasm8449]

Am I understanding correctly that:

 

- During window washing in one area of the ship, all balcony windows will be locked.

- While in port, the windows will be locked to prevent birds from flying in. (So if you decide to stay on board, you cannot use your balcony.

- If there is any chance that it might rain, ie. it's overcast, the windows are locked.

 

[Stateroom_Sailor]

1 hour ago, Iamthesea said:

Sitting in my stateroom, on the veranda portion again.  It’s a nice sunny and cooler day.  Yet the window has once again been disabled because of a few clouds.  We cannot open it to let in fresh air.  The stateroom is heating up because of the sun.  Temp set at 68 and room temp is 73.  

 

And yes, feet propped up on beach ball.  

 

You got upgraded to an "infinite sauna", lucky!

[hcat]

50 minutes ago, jasm8449 said:

Am I understanding correctly that:

 

- During window washing in one area of the ship, all balcony windows will be locked.

- While in port, the windows will be locked to prevent birds from flying in. (So if you decide to stay on board, you cannot use your balcony.

- If there is any chance that it might rain, ie. it's overcast, the windows are locked.

 

That would be ridiculous., but probably accurate...They must have someone assigned to window duty 24/7!

 

IAmSea posted:

"I will not go into other dissatisfactions  that we have had in the AQ stateroom until we return, but let’s just say that we are not impressed. And having heard several onboard comments, we are not the only passengers that feel so.  Not only with the staterooms, but with the ship layout, decor, dangerous stairways, numerous levels, lack of lighting, etc.  We hope that things will improve, that can improve.  So I will research final judgement until after the cruise is over."

 

For the sake of safety can you please identify the stairways you think are dangerous .I wear graduated lens glasses and have trouble seeing well on stairs..Thanks Hcat

[Turtles06]

1 hour ago, Iamthesea said:

Sitting in my stateroom, on the veranda portion again.  It’s a nice sunny and cooler day.  Yet the window has once again been disabled because of a few clouds.  We cannot open it to let in fresh air.  The stateroom is heating up because of the sun.  Temp set at 68 and room temp is 73.  

 

And yes, feet propped up on beach ball.  

 

That’s just awful. I’m assuming, since no one has mentioned it, that they haven’t provided guests with an explanation of their protocols for when they lock the windows, but it would be nice to know. 

 

Love your beachball. 

[jagoffee]

1 hour ago, Iamthesea said:

Sitting in my stateroom, on the veranda portion again.  It’s a nice sunny and cooler day.  Yet the window has once again been disabled because of a few clouds.  We cannot open it to let in fresh air.  The stateroom is heating up because of the sun.  Temp set at 68 and room temp is 73.  

 

And yes, feet propped up on beach ball.  

Too bad.  How do you know that it has been disabled and not just malfunctioning?

 

hiw do you like the Edge otherwise?

Edited December 11, 2018 by jagoffee

[Presto2]

Gosh, I thought that this was an outside cabin when I saw some photos and am shocked by how dark they are. We have had balconies on P&O's Oceana (former Princess ship) and the balconies are set inside the hull but they are so open and we love them (even though they are over 20 yrs old).

 

I think the SV cabins are the best at the moment