Snit13 Posted June 17, 2020 #26 Share Posted June 17, 2020 9 hours ago, ChucktownSteve said: We booked the Edge today for 1/3/21. We have a SV booked for 1/4/22 on her but today I decided I didn't want to wait so long. My DW didn't need too much convincing. We have never sailed in a suite before and I really didn't want to try the IV so I bit the bullet and splurged. We snagged an S1 corner aft. I discovered that with Celebrity for the right amount of money, they'll let you have one. 😁 Over the decades we've gone from inside to window to veranda to concierge/aqua. Then aft cabins. This was the normal next step. The problem I fear is it will be hard to go back to lower categories. Steve, you will not want to go back. I was spoiled when Rudy and I sailed The Connie in the Celebrity Suite. Most recently sailed Harmony in Grand Suite. For some reason which I can't explain it is more my style. If we ever get back to the seas I have a Sky suite booked on The Connie for April 2021 and an Aqua on Reflection for May 2021. Waiting to book Edge when I find out where Captain Kate is going when she leaves the Bahama Banks. Grace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted June 17, 2020 #27 Share Posted June 17, 2020 9 hours ago, ChucktownSteve said: We booked the Edge today for 1/3/21. We have a SV booked for 1/4/22 on her but today I decided I didn't want to wait so long. My DW didn't need too much convincing. We have never sailed in a suite before and I really didn't want to try the IV so I bit the bullet and splurged. We snagged an S1 corner aft. I discovered that with Celebrity for the right amount of money, they'll let you have one. 😁 Over the decades we've gone from inside to window to veranda to concierge/aqua. Then aft cabins. This was the normal next step. The problem I fear is it will be hard to go back to lower categories. Oh boy, you have been assimilated to the suite life. For many years we only did balcony cabins. Even when it meant all four of us in one. Then.... it happened. We did a GS on Oasis and can’t look back. Recently Booked an S2 on Apex for 1/30/21. Cant seem to stop the suite bookings. We know it’s more $$, and lots of folks would rather cruise twice than spend that much for a suite, but We really enjoy the space and the amenities. Enjoy! Looking forward to a trip report😜. mac_tlc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted June 17, 2020 #28 Share Posted June 17, 2020 12 hours ago, ChucktownSteve said: We booked the Edge today for 1/3/21. We have a SV booked for 1/4/22 on her but today I decided I didn't want to wait so long. My DW didn't need too much convincing. We have never sailed in a suite before and I really didn't want to try the IV so I bit the bullet and splurged. We snagged an S1 corner aft. I discovered that with Celebrity for the right amount of money, they'll let you have one. 😁 Over the decades we've gone from inside to window to veranda to concierge/aqua. Then aft cabins. This was the normal next step. The problem I fear is it will be hard to go back to lower categories. I Am with you on this... My spouse had indicated no sailing for several years.. THEN!!!! when I mentioned about getting a suite for a relaunch either this year or next, then everything seemed to change! LOL We shall see for sure... Good luck and bon voyage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 17, 2020 #29 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi Bo, We booked a SS on Apex 5 day cruise for Jan 2022...4 perks, $200 fully refundable deposit.b 2 ports we can enjoy with X excursions Not an inexpensive cruise by our usual standards but we will save our pennies over time to make it happen. We want to enjoy the suite life on E Class! Best regards Hcat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted June 17, 2020 #30 Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 hours ago, hcat said: Hi Bo, We booked a SS on Apex 5 day cruise for Jan 2022...4 perks, $200 fully refundable deposit.b 2 ports we can enjoy with X excursions Not an inexpensive cruise by our usual standards but we will save our pennies over time to make it happen. We want to enjoy the suite life on E Class! Best regards Hcat Hello hcat - I know it well.. in lieu of sailing every year, it will stretch out to to every two (2) years if The Suite Life becomes a 'permanent' must have!!! LOL I will let you know, as we are currently scheduled for The Edge October 2021, but Sky Suites are all sold out and we need two (2) because friends are joining us.. also in a suite for the first time... bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straughn Posted June 18, 2020 #31 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Booked the Nov. 2021 Transatlantic from Rome, in an S3. First time on Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted June 18, 2020 #32 Share Posted June 18, 2020 We loved Edge. Nothing we didn't like. Doing Apex next. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted June 18, 2020 #33 Share Posted June 18, 2020 We really enjoyed our sailing on the Edge, but I still prefer the Equinox. We really liked the IV balcony, even though I didn't think we would. We had a 10% obstructed view on deck 6. A couple days when we were in port, we ate lunch on the 'balcony' with the window up. It was hot out, but we were cool inside while still being able to enjoy the view. The room was beautiful, and the bathroom was great. Lots of storage. We loved Captain Kate, and we had sailed with her before on the Equinox. We did the ship tour that I booked during a half off sale, and we had a great time. Don't miss her talk in the theater on one of the sea days. The casino was great. A lot of new games, and very spacious. I had some luck and ended up coming home with a little extra money. The burgers at the Mast grill were excellent, and we had them for lunch 3 times! We also really enjoyed the Eden cafe for lunch, and ate outside. I would have liked to go for breakfast, but there just wasn't time! Definitely try this. We tried each of the dining rooms, and decided that we liked the one dining room better, with the same servers the entire trip. Food on the Edge seemed to take forever, and the dining rooms were very noisy. Dessert was rushed, if we even had time to order it. Even though we were seated when they opened, we found ourselves running to catch the show at 7:10. The seating in the theater is limited, and many nights people were standing in the back. Most nights if you didn't get there by 7:20, you couldn't get seats. We tried to go to the 'Club' a few times. Even getting there a half hour before the show started there were no available seats. The ship is immaculate. It's beautiful and spacious. Loved having a Cafe Bacio 2 up at the buffet. And the buffet seating is great. Love these tables facing the windows. We would definitely book the Edge again if the price was right, but my heart still belongs to the Equinox. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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