Celebrity Edge Review - 12/23/-12/30

[Marleycruiser]

Well as I sit here heading back to Fort Lauderdale (somewhere between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale) on our last night on the Celebrity Edge,  I thought I would give my brief review on our Eastern Caribbean itinerary. This will be brief and I will try and answer any questions any of you may have but here is my take:

 

Pro's

 

1) Ship Condition: We've never been on a brand new ship and its really nice where everything is brand new. 

2) Celebrity Pier in FLL - It is absolutely amazing and if you've ever been out of FLL on RCL, it is a more refined pier that truly remarkable and efficient.

3) Check In - Was a complete breeze. We arrived around noon and were onboard having our drink no more than 20 -25 minutes later. Very efficient.

4) Room - We were booked in a sky suite and this was a HUGE upgrade from our Celebrity Summit suite. I thought the rooms were really well thought out and space fully utilized. 

5) Entertainment - We thought the entertainment was quite good. Many more options than the Summit, but it felt like Celebrity is after a different (and possibly new cruiser) demographic. When I stepped on the Summit, she is more traditional cruising with a more refined experience. The Edge just felt very in your face with a constant push to sell anything from drink packages to photo packages, to specialty restaurants. It just felt very very tacky on Celebrity's part.

6) Weather- Really awesome and relatively smooth sailing on the high seas.

7) Food - Was very good throughout the ship. The buffet had all of the items one could ask for and dinner (all had in Luminae) was very good. 

 

Cons:

1) Luminae - The last trip we were on was the Celebrity Summit last summer and really enjoyed ourselves. I liked having the ability to order from Blue or from the Main Dining Room and that simply is no longer an option. This was a big let down for us. I would also like to further add that the wine selection on this sailing was quite poor. We paid for the upgraded drink package, but either wines in the UBP were "sold out" of what we asked or they upselled wine which left a poor taste in our mouths.  

2) Understaffed and overworked crew - There are some really hard working staff with amazing attitudes. These people are dedicated and complete tasks with a constant smile, but you could tell they were simply overworked. We got to know a few members (who will remain nameless) and they confirmed what we saw with our two eyes. Most of them told us it is chaos in the background, with some of them being called in for additional shifts because of staffing issues. The best way one put it was, "We need 6 months to figure out a groove of the ship. By the time the Apex comes out, we will have all of these issues sorted out." Made sense to me and shed lots of light on what we experienced, as we rarely saw anyone around the pool asking for drink orders. When I would get up to get a drink or two, I understood why (two bartenders with lots of patrons trying to get that same drink). I feel as though once the UBP came out, there really is no need/benefit for the cruise line to pump out more drinks. 

3) People Flow throughout the ship - Really poor, particularly at the Martini Bar which we LOVED on the Summit. The space here is just poorly utilized and really made the abr have no heart at all. When we were on the Summit, we got to know our bartenders well (on both Summit trips) prior to entering dinner, and then the casino after dinner. Here it just felt like a forced open bar put smack in the middle of the ship without any thought of people flow, and seating around the area. 

4) Ship Design - Ship is beautiful, but there just doesn't seem to be sincratic flow with people and activities. Things feel a bit cookie cutter and that adds to my point #3 above.  Not as tacky nor as bad, but it felt a bit like the Norwegian Breakaway, where the ship was big, but there was simply not enough open space to handle the volumes of people. Elevators were a perfect example of this, where there simply aren't anywhere near enough elevators given the amount of patrons. The Oasis of the Seas does a great job of people management, by having ample open spaces, split across neighborhood, and adequate elevators for that neighborhood. 

5) Bedding - Horrible! And there were no foam top covers either. I was ok with it, but my wife was not happy, as the mattress was very very firm. 

6) Value for the $ - To us, this was a one and done for the Edge class. Simply too much glitz and glam without thinking about functionality. Staffing issues can be fixed, but ship design cannot. We spent roughly 2.5X what we spent on the Summit last year, and I would bet the house on prices plunging not he Edge in the very near future. 

 

In summary, we had a good week on the Edge, as a week in the Caribbean is always better than a week at work; however, we did feel a bit disappointed given the amount of money spent for this trip. After tonight's dinner, my wife and I decided to come back to the room a bit earlier given we have an early start tomorrow am to FLL Airport. 

 

We were RCL snobs for a good 7-8 years, tried 2X CCL which wasn't for us, and then tried NCL 3X which was our least favorite, followed by Princess 4X which was nice but a bit too slow for us. We ended up trying Celebrity again 3 years ago and really fell for the brand. A big upgrade over a CCL/NCL, while enjoying the finer things in life without the glitz and glam. It seems as though Celebrity is taking a different direction with this new family of ships, and if that's the direction they will sail, we will either avoid this class of ships altogether or avoid Celebrity altogether if they implement many of the "Edge" upgrades into their older ships (like the Summit which is due for dry dock).

 

Happy to answer any questions, and I tried to provide an unbiased review to the best of my ability.

 

We really wanted Celebrity to hit one out of the park with the Edge, but this was simply a let down. I think if prices were more in line with S class ships, the fall would not be as bad, but if given the choice between an S or even M class ship, I would chose them before the Edge. 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2018 by Marleycruiser

[Lastdance]

At least when I do my TA, my knowledge of Edge basics will be implemented in my brain, so no surprises there.  I love firm, but plush beds; however, I can understand others not liking them.  Sad that there was nothing available to soften the bed...

 

Thank you you for taking the time to share your observations, as you confirm what many of us have read from others who enjoy M and S class ships.   Personally, I love S1aft suites on S class due to the cabin layout, though it is a long walk...but totally worth it.  I wonder if Edge will grow on me since I will be on a 15 day cruise?  TBD...

 

I believe a new ship should have more people working and not fewer.  Also, not having a variety of good wine is not what one expects to encounter.  Your review is a great representation of what was experienced.  Maybe, just maybe changes will be made before Edge heads to Europe.  I hope so for those who have upcoming booked cruises....Thank you, Marleycruiser!

 

 

Edited December 30, 2018 by Lastdance

[jcpc]

Thanks for your review, Marleycruiser.  Very disappointing to hear your view of the Martini Bar (I sail Summit very frequently and LOVE their Martini Bar and have gotten to know all the bartenders both there and in the Rendezvous).    I've read other peoples' reviews that echo your sentiment about the bar situation.  Quick question (may seem like a silly question):  Are there any bathrooms close to Luminae on Deck 12 or the Retreat Lounge on Deck 15?  I don't seem to see any on the deck plan posted on Celebrity website but I find it hard to believe there are not rest rooms near these 2 locations.  Thanks and have a safe trip home.

[DENIE]

Thanks for your review.  I've been seeing a lot of other negative thoughts about the Edge.  I have not read the actual CC "reviews" of the Edge, as I know from experience that is not always the best source of information, as people with negative experiences are more likely to post there (hence lots of "1 previous review" history's).

 

We have now sailed on the Infinity M-class and Silhouette S-class, and thoroughly enjoyed the Martini Bar on both!  We have additional cruises booked on the Constellation and Eclipse, and again looking forward to his space. The area handled the crowds well on both ships.  Disappointing to hear this about the Edge.

 

Would love to try the Edge (Apex) in the future, and hope some of the comments we've been seeing are addressed (I'm sure they will).  Our rule is..."a day on a cruise ship is better than a day anywhere else".  I'm guessing we would enjoy the Edge too, but hope some of the issues are addressed.

 

[vtcruising]

Thanks for the review and info. 🙂 We can only hope for the non-structural issues to improve over time.

 

jcpc, there are no bathrooms on the same deck as Luminae. They are up one deck, right by the elevators. There is an accessible bathroom in the Retreat Lounge (behind the concierge table) and men's and women's bathrooms up one deck (Retreat Sundeck) by the elevators.

Edited December 30, 2018 by vtcruising

[jcpc]

3 minutes ago, vtcruising said:

Thanks for the info. We can only hope for the non-structural issues to improve over time.

 

jcpc, there are no bathrooms on the same deck as Luminae. They are up one deck, right by the elevators. There is an accessible bathroom in the Retreat Lounge (behind the concierge table) and men's and women's bathrooms up one deck (Retreat Sundeck) by the elevators.

Thanks, vtcruising.  To me, It doesn't sound like Celebrity gave much thought to the placement of the restrooms. Maybe I'm just spoiled due to their proximity to Luminae and Michael's club on the M-Class ships.  I'm sure we'll adjust!

 

[Marleycruiser]

VTcruising answered the bathroom questions and should have been another negative in the ship design. If I recall correctly, Luminae on the Summit was perfectly placed, with a mens and woman room right outside the bathroom with one on each side of the ship (I think the woman was next to Luminae while Mens was next to the MDR entrance).

 

Agreed staffing did not make sense on Celebrity's flagship ship but it is very evident. 

 

I think everyone should try her as there are always different strokes for different folks, but there were many people complaining about this ship, more so than I remember on any of my past Celebrity cruises.

 

Wife is sleeping, and as I sit here on my balcony I think we are glad we tried the Edge, but will stick with M and S class ships, particularly since we can likely spend 3 seven night cruises in a suite for the price of 1 Edge cruise.

 

Again, this will likely be less of an issue, as I truly feel the ergonomics of supply and demand will prevail and in a years time, pricing will be VERY different. 

[vtcruising]

Just now, jcpc said:

Thanks, vtcruising.  To me, It doesn't sound like Celebrity gave much thought to the placement of the restrooms. Maybe I'm just spoiled due to their proximity to Luminae and Michael's club on the M-Class ships.  I'm sure we'll adjust!

 

It is odd that bathrooms were not placed next to those locations, but luckily it wasn't too inconvenient to go up a deck (or at least for me - I'm sure it will be more difficult for some).

[Nymich]

3 hours ago, Marleycruiser said:

Well as I sit here heading back to Fort Lauderdale (somewhere between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale) on our last night on the Celebrity Edge,  I thought I would give my brief review on our Eastern Caribbean itinerary. This will be brief and I will try and answer any questions any of you may have but here is my take:

 

Pro's

 

1) Ship Condition: We've never been on a brand new ship and its really nice where everything is brand new. 

2) Celebrity Pier in FLL - It is absolutely amazing and if you've ever been out of FLL on RCL, it is a more refined pier that truly remarkable and efficient.

3) Check In - Was a complete breeze. We arrived around noon and were onboard having our drink no more than 20 -25 minutes later. Very efficient.

4) Room - We were booked in a sky suite and this was a HUGE upgrade from our Celebrity Summit suite. I thought the rooms were really well thought out and space fully utilized. 

5) Entertainment - We thought the entertainment was quite good. Many more options than the Summit, but it felt like Celebrity is after a different (and possibly new cruiser) demographic. When I stepped on the Summit, she is more traditional cruising with a more refined experience. The Edge just felt very in your face with a constant push to sell anything from drink packages to photo packages, to specialty restaurants. It just felt very very tacky on Celebrity's part.

6) Weather- Really awesome and relatively smooth sailing on the high seas.

7) Food - Was very good throughout the ship. The buffet had all of the items one could ask for and dinner (all had in Luminae) was very good. 

 

Cons:

1) Luminae - The last trip we were on was the Celebrity Summit last summer and really enjoyed ourselves. I liked having the ability to order from Blue or from the Main Dining Room and that simply is no longer an option. This was a big let down for us. I would also like to further add that the wine selection on this sailing was quite poor. We paid for the upgraded drink package, but either wines in the UBP were "sold out" of what we asked or they upselled wine which left a poor taste in our mouths.  

2) Understaffed and overworked crew - There are some really hard working staff with amazing attitudes. These people are dedicated and complete tasks with a constant smile, but you could tell they were simply overworked. We got to know a few members (who will remain nameless) and they confirmed what we saw with our two eyes. Most of them told us it is chaos in the background, with some of them being called in for additional shifts because of staffing issues. The best way one put it was, "We need 6 months to figure out a groove of the ship. By the time the Apex comes out, we will have all of these issues sorted out." Made sense to me and shed lots of light on what we experienced, as we rarely saw anyone around the pool asking for drink orders. When I would get up to get a drink or two, I understood why (two bartenders with lots of patrons trying to get that same drink). I feel as though once the UBP came out, there really is no need/benefit for the cruise line to pump out more drinks. 

3) People Flow throughout the ship - Really poor, particularly at the Martini Bar which we LOVED on the Summit. The space here is just poorly utilized and really made the abr have no heart at all. When we were on the Summit, we got to know our bartenders well (on both Summit trips) prior to entering dinner, and then the casino after dinner. Here it just felt like a forced open bar put smack in the middle of the ship without any thought of people flow, and seating around the area. 

4) Ship Design - Ship is beautiful, but there just doesn't seem to be sincratic flow with people and activities. Things feel a bit cookie cutter and that adds to my point #3 above.  Not as tacky nor as bad, but it felt a bit like the Norwegian Breakaway, where the ship was big, but there was simply not enough open space to handle the volumes of people. Elevators were a perfect example of this, where there simply aren't anywhere near enough elevators given the amount of patrons. The Oasis of the Seas does a great job of people management, by having ample open spaces, split across neighborhood, and adequate elevators for that neighborhood. 

5) Bedding - Horrible! And there were no foam top covers either. I was ok with it, but my wife was not happy, as the mattress was very very firm. 

6) Value for the $ - To us, this was a one and done for the Edge class. Simply too much glitz and glam without thinking about functionality. Staffing issues can be fixed, but ship design cannot. We spent roughly 2.5X what we spent on the Summit last year, and I would bet the house on prices plunging not he Edge in the very near future. 

 

In summary, we had a good week on the Edge, as a week in the Caribbean is always better than a week at work; however, we did feel a bit disappointed given the amount of money spent for this trip. After tonight's dinner, my wife and I decided to come back to the room a bit earlier given we have an early start tomorrow am to FLL Airport. 

 

We were RCL snobs for a good 7-8 years, tried 2X CCL which wasn't for us, and then tried NCL 3X which was our least favorite, followed by Princess 4X which was nice but a bit too slow for us. We ended up trying Celebrity again 3 years ago and really fell for the brand. A big upgrade over a CCL/NCL, while enjoying the finer things in life without the glitz and glam. It seems as though Celebrity is taking a different direction with this new family of ships, and if that's the direction they will sail, we will either avoid this class of ships altogether or avoid Celebrity altogether if they implement many of the "Edge" upgrades into their older ships (like the Summit which is due for dry dock).

 

Happy to answer any questions, and I tried to provide an unbiased review to the best of my ability.

 

We really wanted Celebrity to hit one out of the park with the Edge, but this was simply a let down. I think if prices were more in line with S class ships, the fall would not be as bad, but if given the choice between an S or even M class ship, I would chose them before the Edge. 

 

 

Thank you for the quick review.   I think you gave a fair review and I was holding off on Edge because I felt they were charging a bundle out of the gate.

[ipeeinthepool]

4 hours ago, Marleycruiser said:

...I think everyone should try her as there are always different strokes for different folks, but there were many people complaining about this ship, more so than I remember on any of my past Celebrity cruises.

 

Wife is sleeping, and as I sit here on my balcony I think we are glad we tried the Edge, but will stick with M and S class ships, particularly since we can likely spend 3 seven night cruises in a suite for the price of 1 Edge cruise....

 

Why??? 

 

When you are looking for something new, do you go to TripAdvisor or other review sites?  If you see a lot of reviews that highlight things that don't appeal to your needs, do you purchase those products or visit those companies just to see if it is really as bad as the reviews?  I doubt it.  Have you tried the new Carnival ships?  They're new, maybe you would like them.  I doubt it.  Thank you for writing a very well balanced review of the Edge, you did more than say the Edge was either good or bad.  You listed specific things that you either liked or didn't like.  If those features also sound bad to me, why do you think I should try it?  Why do you think I should try it at the inflated prices you identify?

 

Thanks for the review, but based on your review as well as other similar reviews, I'll be sailing with you on the S-class ships

[bhwestgrove]

Thanks for the honest review Marleycruiser. We’re in a CS in March, and are still hopeful that we’ll enjoy our cruise. Quick question-did they offer Dinner on the Edge separate from the Raw on Five experience? Earlier on there was discussion that there would be one night where the MC would offer a unique menu. Do you know if that happened? If so, any idea on the cost or the menu options? It doesn’t appear to be something that’s able to be booked in advance. Also, any feedback on the ports? We’ll also be on the Eastern itinerary. Thank you in advance!

[Marleycruiser]

5 minutes ago, bhwestgrove said:

Thanks for the honest review Marleycruiser. We’re in a CS in March, and are still hopeful that we’ll enjoy our cruise. Quick question-did they offer Dinner on the Edge separate from the Raw on Five experience? Earlier on there was discussion that there would be one night where the MC would offer a unique menu. Do you know if that happened? If so, any idea on the cost or the menu options? It doesn’t appear to be something that’s able to be booked in advance. Also, any feedback on the ports? We’ll also be on the Eastern itinerary. Thank you in advance!

@bhwestgrove - If there was a special dinner offer, we did not see it.

 

@ipeeinthepool the answer is simple. Everyone has different tastes and just because I did not like this ship very much, doesn't mean you won't like it. Let me ask you this, why would you pay one price for a Celebrity cruise and 3-4X the price of a Celebrity cruise if you chose Seabourn or Crystal cruise? For the most part you are still cruising a similar itinerary, but paying a much higher price. Why? Different strokes for different folks. 

 

When the Norwegian Breakaway came to NY, we sailed on her within 6 months of her arriving in NY. Again, we thought the ship design was very poor, and people flow combined with shotty service was something we did not want to do ever again, but why was she sold out the last time we were docked next to her in Bermuda? Again, different strokes for different folks. 

[ABoatNerd]

Thank you Marleycruiser for the time you took to provide this review.

 

Many of your items of analysis mirror what other posters have said.

 

The reduction in menu for Luminae is a significant downgrade.

 

Do people who know this still book suites?

[ipeeinthepool]

3 minutes ago, Marleycruiser said:

@bhwestgrove

@ipeeinthepool the answer is simple. Everyone has different tastes and just because I did not like this ship very much, doesn't mean you won't like it. Let me ask you this, why would you pay one price for a Celebrity cruise and 3-4X the price of a Celebrity cruise if you chose Seabourn or Crystal cruise? For the most part you are still cruising a similar itinerary, but paying a much higher price. Why? Different strokes for different folks. 

 

You're correct the answer is simple.  If you had just said the ship was bad without any reasoning, I would agree.  But you and others have provided specific examples of things that you didn't like.  That made sense to me so I don't see the reason to repeat your experience. Think about TripAdvisor.  Do you typically go to restaurants or hotels that have bad reviews? 

 

As far as Seabourn or Crystal are concerned, it's the same reason I don't book Suites on Celebrity.  For me all of the extras aren't worth the cost.  That is a different stroke situation.

[tallnthensome]

Thank you for your review. Just another example of why we avoid sailing any and all new ships for at least 90 days after it's initial sailing. Growing pains ....... and too much money to top it off. 

[TeeRick]

Thanks so much for your review!  I am hoping they improve the Luminae experience by my sailing which is less than a month away now.

[C-Dragons]

12 hours ago, vtcruising said:

It is odd that bathrooms were not placed next to those locations, but luckily it wasn't too inconvenient to go up a deck (or at least for me - I'm sure it will be more difficult for some).

Just to set the record straight, there IS a bathroom in Luminae on the Edge. However, we and others were told that the “door was broken” so it was not available for the entire  Dec. 9 sailing. 😉

[lv2cruisgrl]

Wow great review.  We sail end of March and we almost didn't make final payment and canceled. We decided to try Edge anyway.  I am hoping it doesn't disappoint us but if so, then our feedback to them will not be pretty.  So disappointing to hear so many that have been on her dislike her.

 

Happy Sailing Everyone 

[Lastdance]

18 minutes ago, C-Dragons said:

Just to set the record straight, there IS a bathroom in Luminae on the Edge. However, we and others were told that the “door was broken” so it was not available for the entire  Dec. 9 sailing. 😉

 

I wonder if that is the same bathroom that VT was discussing in a post above...it certainly should not take that long to fix, unless they had to order a part from Europe.  Maybe, C-Dragons, it will be fixed in time for our cruise...

[C-Dragons]

17 minutes ago, Lastdance said:

 

I wonder if that is the same bathroom that VT was discussing in a post above...it certainly should not take that long to fix, unless they had to order a part from Europe.  Maybe, C-Dragons, it will be fixed in time for our cruise...

There were a surprising number of public bathroom doors on the Edge, including the ladies room in the Retreat (first day) which were broken on our cruise. All of them were fixed within 24 hours, with the exception of the one in Luminae... Although I hope not, this could have been a decision by management not to allow guests to use it.

Edited December 30, 2018 by C-Dragons

[WonderMan3]

14 hours ago, jcpc said:

Thanks for your review, Marleycruiser.  Very disappointing to hear your view of the Martini Bar (I sail Summit very frequently and LOVE their Martini Bar and have gotten to know all the bartenders both there and in the Rendezvous).    I've read other peoples' reviews that echo your sentiment about the bar situation.  Quick question (may seem like a silly question):  Are there any bathrooms close to Luminae on Deck 12 or the Retreat Lounge on Deck 15?  I don't seem to see any on the deck plan posted on Celebrity website but I find it hard to believe there are not rest rooms near these 2 locations.  Thanks and have a safe trip home.

 

If you love the Martini Bar on other ships you will love that area on Edge too. It was THE gathering place for the ship more than any other area. Because of that it was sometimes hard to find a seat, especially at the bar itself, but I have had that issue on every ship lately because the Martini Bar has become so popular. The whole area definitely has more seating than the other ships. It was very lively with great energy. The bartenders were friendly and sociable and doing their standard shenanigans behind the bar. There was the occasional light and sound show from the bar which was entertaining and there were also live performers at different times. It was like this at least on the Dec 9th sailing. I suppose the vibe could differ each cruise depending on the make-up of the customers onboard.

[jcpc]

10 minutes ago, WonderMan3 said:

 

If you love the Martini Bar on other ships you will love that area on Edge too. It was THE gathering place for the ship more than any other area. Because of that it was sometimes hard to find a seat, especially at the bar itself, but I have had that issue on every ship lately because the Martini Bar has become so popular. The whole area definitely has more seating than the other ships. It was very lively with great energy. The bartenders were friendly and sociable and doing their standard shenanigans behind the bar. There was the occasional light and sound show from the bar which was entertaining and there were also live performers at different times. It was like this at least on the Dec 9th sailing. I suppose the vibe could differ each cruise depending on the make-up of the customers onboard.

Thanks, Adam.  I'm sure I'll be at the Martini Bar quite frequently.  One of the bartenders I know from Summit Martini Bar is on Edge now.  There are 5 of us traveling together on Edge and I KNOW we'll never get seats at the bar but we'll make do.  On Summit the Martini Bar was our "meeting place" after being in the casino.  Some left the casino earlier than others but we all met up at the Martini Bar after we were finished in the casino, as Martini Bar was very conveniently located near the casino!  Can't wait to board in 2 weeks -- I know we'll have a great cruise.

[hcat]

Great balanced teview...from a known CC regular...Thank you

 

Please post on the Cruise Critic review section for EDGE..hoping  that Celeb Corporate is reading those rviews

 

and  pls fill in Vt cruisers Cabin Sticky at top of Celeb page

 

HAPPY SAILS TO YOU

[kearney]

10 minutes ago, WonderMan3 said:

 

If you love the Martini Bar on other ships you will love that area on Edge too. It was THE gathering place for the ship more than any other area. Because of that it was sometimes hard to find a seat, especially at the bar itself, but I have had that issue on every ship lately because the Martini Bar has become so popular. The whole area definitely has more seating than the other ships. It was very lively with great energy. The bartenders were friendly and sociable and doing their standard shenanigans behind the bar. There was the occasional light and sound show from the bar which was entertaining and there were also live performers at different times. It was like this at least on the Dec 9th sailing. I suppose the vibe could differ each cruise depending on the make-up of the customers onboard.

I did like the Martini Bar. We tended to get their early, so seating wasn't an issue and neither was service. I was pleasantly surprised that we mostly heard live music and the chandelier 'show' with the louder taped music only seemed to occur at 6pm ... it was entertaining and then returned to live music. Now we did leave for dinner around 6:15, so if there were issues it happened later. This was our first use of a beverage package and I was happy that we could order basic cocktails without the premium. Another thing I liked was the seating... which was... with a few exceptions... easy to get in and out of... key for DH with bad knees. The thing I missed about the ship was the lack of Sky Lounge set up... living room type seating with only back ground music that essentially encouraged conversation with other passengers. I think the Martini Bar is great as it is... but another indoor location would be good. We only stuck our head in The Club. I wonder how full it gets and if that space (on futher ships) could work for that... it would have to be a bit more open to the flow of the ship. 

[vtcruising]

1 hour ago, C-Dragons said:

Just to set the record straight, there IS a bathroom in Luminae on the Edge. However, we and others were told that the “door was broken” so it was not available for the entire  Dec. 9 sailing. 😉

Oh, they were directing people upstairs when I was there so maybe it was broken then as well. Is it similar to the accessible one in the Retreat Lounge? I almost had an embarrassing incident there when the door automatically opened - luckily it was before any activity had started. 🙂