Rare graphicguy Posted July 15, 2021 Author #401 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Then, I was given a brief tour overlooking the kitchen where they were preparing our meals….before being seated in what I considered the best seat in the house….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 15, 2021 Author #402 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) From there….I ordered a FIG (drink) and given a menu with 5 courses…. Edited July 15, 2021 by graphicguy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 15, 2021 Author #403 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I ordered RAINDROPS, ENLIGHTENING, COVE, MANGALISTA AND LOOKING GLASS. The “petals” desert at the end was thrown in…..just because…. Service was great. Food was great! If you’re going to do ANY on specialty restaurant on the EDGE, make it this one….. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkroad Posted July 15, 2021 #404 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Yum! Thanks for posting menus and food pics. We had most of the same dishes on our Edge TA in 2019. Wonderful meal. How was your Fig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted July 15, 2021 #405 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Thanks for the menu's and pictures. Making us hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted July 15, 2021 #406 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Dinner at Eden was one of the highlights of our trip. Minus the fish skin atop the pork belly dish. I about lost my stomach at the table on that one.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrytex Posted July 15, 2021 #407 Share Posted July 15, 2021 GraphicGuy Thanks for the wonderful Edge review, menu and photo. I'd very much appreciate if you can post menus for the other specialty restaurants -- Petit Chef, Rooftop Grille and Fine Cut Steakhouse. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. We are going in November. 🙂 Thanks!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smmessineo Posted July 15, 2021 #408 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, graphicguy said: I ordered RAINDROPS, ENLIGHTENING, COVE, MANGALISTA AND LOOKING GLASS. The “petals” desert at the end was thrown in…..just because…. Service was great. Food was great! If you’re going to do ANY on specialty restaurant on the EDGE, make it this one….. Dare I say.....that is some beautiful food porn you have posted 😁😋 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail2day Posted July 15, 2021 #409 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, graphicguy said: I ordered RAINDROPS, ENLIGHTENING, COVE, MANGALISTA AND LOOKING GLASS. The “petals” desert at the end was thrown in…..just because…. Service was great. Food was great! If you’re going to do ANY on specialty restaurant on the EDGE, make it this one….. Great Pics! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted July 15, 2021 #410 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Eden was one of my favorite meals of my life!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 15, 2021 #411 Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 hours ago, graphicguy said: EDEN…… As mentioned, they have traditional entertainment….when I was there, it was a jazz quartet….quite good. I also enjoyed a cocktail prior to going downstairs to the restaurant. I was on the week before , really enjoyed all the music at Eden and also by the Martini bar , but Eden has the killer views . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted July 15, 2021 #412 Share Posted July 15, 2021 What great pictures @graphicguy and thanks for those in the theater!! Reminds me of the theater in the Koningsdam! Three weeks and a wakeup before it's our turn to get spoiled!! Yes!! 😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted July 15, 2021 #413 Share Posted July 15, 2021 3 hours ago, graphicguy said: Well done, Celebrity! Looking for your POV on a Suite. Taking DM76 on the 31st. She is battling cancer; just finished treatment & we truly do not know what the prognosis at this point. She is feeling good now so we are GOING. She has done numerous cruises, several on Celebrity, has sailed interiors to suites. She has never been on the Edge. We are booked in an SV. I know she will love the ship. I could bid on an upgrade--would be at least $2K to move to a Sky Suite (if accepted). SO this upgrade gets us--priority boarding (Nice but her time is boarding time is 1:30) bigger room (we aren't in the room that much...), personal service, Retreat area (though seems crowded since Suites seem to be selling out--when the rest of the ship is at half capacity...) plus Luminae (great but she has never tried the 4 MDRs & I think she would like Eden). Is it worth $2K+ more? I realize that is subjective depending on the person but looking for thoughts. (we can afford it; we usually prefer to sail more often) Thx. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 15, 2021 #414 Share Posted July 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, KKB said: Looking for your POV on a Suite. Taking DM76 on the 31st. She is battling cancer; just finished treatment & we truly do not know what the prognosis at this point. She is feeling good now so we are GOING. She has done numerous cruises, several on Celebrity, has sailed interiors to suites. She has never been on the Edge. We are booked in an SV. I know she will love the ship. I could bid on an upgrade--would be at least $2K to move to a Sky Suite (if accepted). SO this upgrade gets us--priority boarding (Nice but her time is boarding time is 1:30) bigger room (we aren't in the room that much...), personal service, Retreat area (though seems crowded since Suites seem to be selling out--when the rest of the ship is at half capacity...) plus Luminae (great but she has never tried the 4 MDRs & I think she would like Eden). Is it worth $2K+ more? I realize that is subjective depending on the person but looking for thoughts. (we can afford it; we usually prefer to sail more often) Thx. Even though suites were sold out on our cruise last week definitely I think it’s worth it , Luminae and the retreat were great . Staff in both places are top notch. By the way if I would do one specialty restaurant it would be Le Petit Chef fun show but 55 per person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted July 16, 2021 #415 Share Posted July 16, 2021 @graphicguy, I am not much of a jewelry gal (I’m on my 30th anniversary trip, and didn’t even bring my wedding ring). However, I am very touched by the way you talk about your girlfriend and how much effort you have put in to making sure to get something special for her that she will like. Thank you for taking us all on your journey. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted July 16, 2021 #416 Share Posted July 16, 2021 4 hours ago, KKB said: Looking for your POV on a Suite. Taking DM76 on the 31st. She is battling cancer; just finished treatment & we truly do not know what the prognosis at this point. She is feeling good now so we are GOING. She has done numerous cruises, several on Celebrity, has sailed interiors to suites. She has never been on the Edge. We are booked in an SV. I know she will love the ship. I could bid on an upgrade--would be at least $2K to move to a Sky Suite (if accepted). SO this upgrade gets us--priority boarding (Nice but her time is boarding time is 1:30) bigger room (we aren't in the room that much...), personal service, Retreat area (though seems crowded since Suites seem to be selling out--when the rest of the ship is at half capacity...) plus Luminae (great but she has never tried the 4 MDRs & I think she would like Eden). Is it worth $2K+ more? I realize that is subjective depending on the person but looking for thoughts. (we can afford it; we usually prefer to sail more often) Thx. I haven’t sailed in a suite on Edge, but I’d say stay where you are. The 4 MDRs are such a neat concept…all differently decorated and different menus…I loved it! You could call Celebrity and ask about an earlier embarkation time due to your mother’s condition. I’m sorry she’s going through this…my mother did as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted July 16, 2021 #417 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, graphicguy said: Here’s my teeny rant. The rake is 15% (up until $150/hand). Seriously? So, my winnings were really $700 without the rake. I get it. The dealer has to be paid, and the casino needs to make money. But, that’s a $100 rake just from me. As far as i know, The rake for poker (cash game) on ALL Celebrity ships is 10% up to $15. so max rake will be reached if the pot is $150+ Edited July 16, 2021 by fstuff1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujimmy Posted July 16, 2021 #418 Share Posted July 16, 2021 As far as the entertainment goes, it was well described by the earlier poster. It is worth mentioning that all the entertainment staff did an excellent job on our 7/3 sailing, including the background team who we never see. One person that is worth a mention in our books, is the DJ / Producer / Music Director who was in every location we visited - DJ Dragan! His choice of music met the needs of the setting and crowd in every location, from the Martini Bar and all other music venues we visited. We were very impressed by his music selection and his professionalism. Having been involved in the DJ / club music in the 70's and 80's, I have to say, I was impressed. Stop by if you are on an upcoming cruise and say Hi! Just say the Scotsman liked your work, he'll know who you mean!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnber Posted July 16, 2021 #419 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just booked EDEN for our July 24th cruise based on your pictures! Can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted July 16, 2021 #420 Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, fstuff1 said: As far as i know, The rake for poker (cash game) on ALL Celebrity ships is 10% up to $15. so max rake will be reached if the pot is $150+ I will check this out on the 24th & report back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted July 16, 2021 #421 Share Posted July 16, 2021 14 hours ago, George C said: Even though suites were sold out on our cruise last week definitely I think it’s worth it , Luminae and the retreat were great . Staff in both places are top notch. By the way if I would do one specialty restaurant it would be Le Petit Chef fun show but 55 per person. 10 hours ago, helen haywood said: I haven’t sailed in a suite on Edge, but I’d say stay where you are. The 4 MDRs are such a neat concept…all differently decorated and different menus…I loved it! You could call Celebrity and ask about an earlier embarkation time due to your mother’s condition. I’m sorry she’s going through this…my mother did as well. I appreciate both of your thoughts. I know DM would like to try all the different MDRs & I think she would like Eden. I think once cruises are sailing more full & we have experienced Edge once that a Suite will have more value. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 16, 2021 Author #422 Share Posted July 16, 2021 15 hours ago, KKB said: Looking for your POV on a Suite. Taking DM76 on the 31st. She is battling cancer; just finished treatment & we truly do not know what the prognosis at this point. She is feeling good now so we are GOING. She has done numerous cruises, several on Celebrity, has sailed interiors to suites. She has never been on the Edge. We are booked in an SV. I know she will love the ship. I could bid on an upgrade--would be at least $2K to move to a Sky Suite (if accepted). SO this upgrade gets us--priority boarding (Nice but her time is boarding time is 1:30) bigger room (we aren't in the room that much...), personal service, Retreat area (though seems crowded since Suites seem to be selling out--when the rest of the ship is at half capacity...) plus Luminae (great but she has never tried the 4 MDRs & I think she would like Eden). Is it worth $2K+ more? I realize that is subjective depending on the person but looking for thoughts. (we can afford it; we usually prefer to sail more often) Thx. Will have more info later about the Retreat and cruise in general. Understand, I got very lucky. I ended up with somewhere around $2,500-$2,600 in OBC, and am getting $425 back from my TA. Granted, I gave all the OBC back to Celebrity for gifts and specialty dinners, so aside from the $425 TA rebate, I still spent money. But, I am bringing back a nice gift for the GF in return. Looking at it from that perspective, minus the OBC and rebate, I’m in this cruise, sailing in a very nice Suite for around $3K. Was that worth it? Absofreakinlutely. I had booked this with the total amount in mind, though, when two of us were cruising. Frankly, I never lifted a finger. Need dinner reservations made? Done. Laundry needs tending to? Done. Coffee in the a.m.? Done. Cabin refreshed every day, twice/day? Done. Private, calm areas away from the crowds to hit the pool or have a drink? Easy! What are those things worth to you? And, what would they be worth to your Mother? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 16, 2021 Author #423 Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, fstuff1 said: As far as i know, The rake for poker (cash game) on ALL Celebrity ships is 10% up to $15. so max rake will be reached if the pot is $150+ You are correct. I misspoke. The rake is 10% up to $15. I misunderstood our dealer. Thanks for the clarification. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 16, 2021 Author #424 Share Posted July 16, 2021 13 hours ago, MamaFej said: @graphicguy, I am not much of a jewelry gal (I’m on my 30th anniversary trip, and didn’t even bring my wedding ring). However, I am very touched by the way you talk about your girlfriend and how much effort you have put in to making sure to get something special for her that she will like. Thank you for taking us all on your journey. That’s sweet. Thank you! She’s a special person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 16, 2021 #425 Share Posted July 16, 2021 19 hours ago, graphicguy said: Another small, meaningless factoid I’ve noticed……and this in no way has any bearing on how I’ve enjoyed this cruise, but the crew I’ve encountered, from my cabin steward, to the person cleaning tables and stair rails, all of them speak perfect English, regardless of their nationality. Again, this has zero affect on how I enjoy any cruise. But, more than once I’ve had a little glitch when communicating with some crew on other cruises. Better than me. I only speak perfect American.😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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