twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Lunch today in Eden. Cookies! Reuben Panini Turkey & Cranberry Getting sunset value from my upgrade on this cruise I was hoping to catch the elusive green flash but not tonight. Late dinner tonight at the Rooftop Grill Sage Mule Smoked Chicken Wings Train Wreck Fries Hickory Smoked Brisket Vegetable Kabobs Mason Jar Smores Some stars out again tonight. Looking up towards the Sunset Bar. wordell1 and MaryS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Late late night pool party wordell1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Day 6 - Cozumel Sunrise arrival SpicyCherry and wordell1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Mimosa to start the day... wordell1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Progress Report Time to get a few beverages at my standard Cozumel places. wordell1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 6 hours ago, twangster said: Royal doesn't list Roatan as a port where vaccinated guests are required to book a ship excursion. I wonder why Celebrity would be different. I'm in Roatan next month on Liberty and have a private tour booked so I hope this is not a change for all cruise lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Woohoo ! I love a good upgrade. You really scored. I love the room layout and decor. We’ll done, Twangbot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Wow, fantastic photo's. Wasn't sure if I wanted to try the Edge class of ship, I do now, thanks for convincing me. Now just need to get senior managment approval, I'll be showing her the photo's this afternoon WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thank you for such wonderful pictures of the Edge! Such a beautiful ship…just might consider trying it out sometime in 2023. The decor is absolutely gorgeous! Your sunrise and sunset captures are incredible…thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, wordell1 said: Royal doesn't list Roatan as a port where vaccinated guests are required to book a ship excursion. I wonder why Celebrity would be different. I'm in Roatan next month on Liberty and have a private tour booked so I hope this is not a change for all cruise lines. Not sure. It is listed on their website: https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/us-travel-requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Dinner tonight in Cyprus. Taverna Salad Lamb Shank Tagine Dessert Menu Giaourti Me Meli Baked Alaska Upon check in the host/hostess will provide a bag for your mask. Tuscany also did this. Makes sense as opposed to putting your mask on the table or in your pocket. FionaMG, cruisellama and MaryS 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 The early dinner in Cyprus was to make sure I was done in time for the 7pm showing of Kaleidoscope in the theater. With so few guests on board I had the front row (minus one for social distancing) to myself. Despite playing to nearly empty theater the cast didn't hold back and gave it everything. Well done! WAAAYTOOO and MaryS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Late night music in Eden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Martini Bar Showtime SpicyCherry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Day Seven - Sea Day I'm going to miss this Steak & Egg Bagels with a view (plus a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Ciabatta). I spent most of the rest of day 7 getting the content for this thread organized and uploaded. The view from "my office" as I worked on this: wordell1, PPPJJ-GCVAB and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Beautiful pics and great information... as always! Thanks Twangster! WAAAYTOOO and cruisellama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Amazing as always! Thank you so much for sharing!!! cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Your cruise documentaries are "coffee table" book ready! Really enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 38 minutes ago, twangster said: Dinner tonight in Cyprus. Taverna Salad Lamb Shank Tagine Dessert Menu Giaourti Me Meli Baked Alaska Upon check in the host/hostess will provide a bag for your mask. Tuscany also did this. Makes sense as opposed to putting your mask on the table or in your pocket. Exactly what my wife needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 I so want to go on this ship now. Everything looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Vet_Cruiser Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Fantastic write-up! Quick question regarding drink prices with the premium package. I'm used to the royal UDP which covers up to $13, does celebrity have the same price cut off? I saw Eden didn't have anything below $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Day Eight - Port Everglades Ocean Cafe opened at 6am so with a breakfast in my belly there were a few minutes left to explore the ship one last time. Hello Odyssey of the Seas! The last time i was on her I was looking back towards terminal 25 and the Apex. FionaMG and JohnK6404 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Odds and ends. The cabins on Edge have a WiFi access point right inside the cabin. This is a much better design compared to other cruise lines (cough, cough Royal Caribbean) that place the access points in the hallway. The phones have a USB charging port on the side The ship's Captain and Master. Our progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Debarkation started for self assist guests at 7:20am. From the moment I left my cabin I never stopped walking. 7:25am 7:26am 7:27am Facial recognition for CBP. Outside at 7:30am The parking garage for drive to cruise guests. 7:33am Port Everglades parking rates. One last look from the parking garage over to Odyssey of the Seas ... and to the Edge. JohnK6404 and MaryS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 I've created some 360° photos of Edge but I can't embed them on this site. To view them click on the links below. Celebrity Edge Sunset Verandah Cabin 360 Celebrity Edge Sunset Verandah Cabin Alternate 360 Celebrity Edge Sunset Verandah 360 at Sunrise BeachGal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 More 360° photos Celebrity Edge Grand Plaza Celebrity Edge Grand Plaza High View Celebrity Edge Grand Plaza from Deck 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 More 360° Edge photos Celebrity Edge Pool Deck Celebrity Edge Pool Deck Corner Celebrity Edge Pool Deck at Night Celebrity Edge Pool Deck at Night Poolside Celebrity Edge Solarium Celebrity Edge Solarium spacafe Celebrity Edge Magic Carpet Exterior Celebrity Edge Magic Carpet Interior Celebrity Edge Cabana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Army_Vet_Cruiser said: Fantastic write-up! Quick question regarding drink prices with the premium package. I'm used to the royal UDP which covers up to $13, does celebrity have the same price cut off? I saw Eden didn't have anything below $20 The Premium Package covers drinks up to $15. At Eden you can still order regular bar drinks, you don't have to limit yourself to their special Eden cocktails. Army_Vet_Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Oh my gosh, that Sunset Verandah 360 at Sunrise - I could look at that all day long. Just stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWind Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 More 360° Edge photos Celebrity Edge Oceanview Cafe Celebrity Edge Normandie Dining Room Celebrity Edge Tuscany Dining Room Celebrity Edge Cyprus Dining Room Celebrity Edge Cosmopolitan Dining Room Celebrity Edge luminae Celebrity Edge Fine Cut Steakhouse Celebrity Edge Spa Entrance cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 More 360° Edge photos Celebrity Edge Eden Celebrity Edge Eden Upstairs Celebrity Edge Eden Starboard Side Celebrity Edge Eden Port Side Celebrity Edge Eden cafe Celebrity Edge Eden cafe Outdoor Seating cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 20 hours ago, twangster said: Now that I am well established in Eden it's time for breakfast in Eden. The app is a little confusing because it says Eden Cafe is open yet the times state Lunch starting at noon. Nonetheless Eden Cafe is open on select days for breakfast. This is not be confused with Eden the dinner restaurant. Eden Cafe is a different venue and it is complimentary. Not pictured is a specialty coffee station which is covered by the Premium Beverage package. There is also an outdoor seating area and I love outdoor seating areas for breakfast and lunch on a ship. Steak and Egg Bagel with a Good Start Wrap. Not sure if you experienced this, but early in our Edge cruise not a lot of folks knew about the the Eden cafe. it stayed pretty empty first part of the cruise. By the end, it was packed - great panini offerings. (Similar to Park Cafe getting ignored on embarkation day) twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, cruisellama said: Not sure if you experienced this, but early in our Edge cruise not a lot of folks knew about the the Eden cafe. it stayed pretty empty first part of the cruise. By the end, it was packed - great panini offerings. (Similar to Park Cafe getting ignored on embarkation day) The same things happens with cafe270 on Quantum class. Best kept secret until it isn't. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 23 hours ago, twangster said: Eden in daylight. To get to Eden one must pass through the hall of mirrors. I'm not sure that is the name but it should be. Things that make you go hmmm. Pretty cool. Some pictures with day break upon us. I see some great sea day seating opportunities. Blu is back this way if you are in Aqua Class. We met some folks that had mobility issues. They did not venture through the dark forest (on their first exploration of the ship) thinking it was just an art exhibit. Other friends were talking to them about wanting to find Eden, and they were astonished that they almost missed it until nearly the end of the cruise. I thought it was a pretty cool feature. (Apex has a different entry to Eden that's fully lit. (As will Beyond). twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Celebrity Today in PDF format: Edge X Today 1-30-22.PDF https://twangstertravels.com/EG/220130/eg-1-30-22-569.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Edge Departure letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Cruise Summary Now that I've had a few days to think over this experience I can best sum it up in one word... Amazing. To cancel or not in these crazy times is a personal decision that everyone should make based on their own circumstances. Like some of you I too considered this leading up to this cruise. I am so glad I didn't cancel. We made all of our scheduled port stops and no shows or events were cancelled on board. At no point did the pandemic cast a dark cloud over the cruise and it was never something that came up in conversation. At some point soon ships will begin to fill up again and I don't know if I'll have another opportunity to sail such an amazing ship with so few guests. I never felt unsafe. In fact I felt safer on board Edge compared to how I feel running errands around my hometown. The crew were all exceptional. The more I cruise the more I realize it's the crew that makes cruises so fantastic. Without great crew you just have an empty vessel. Edge is an amazing ship that is a great evolution for Celebrity yet you can see the subtle details to remind you it's a Celebrity ship. The theater shows were strong and innovative making great use of the style of stage installed on Edge. The use of the video wall added depth and color. There were many other live music performers at various venues around the ship. Eden is a pretty cool space. It reminds me a lot of the Two70 area on Royal's Quantum class but has much different decor and functionality. The Eden restaurant was better than I anticipated and the Eden cafe became a go to breakfast alternative. It's a great place to hang out on a sea day too with those amazing aft views. I really enjoyed Le Petit Chef. Such a unique experience and I thought the food was very good. I didn't set out to capture the pictures and video that I did but with so few guests on board it was an incredible opportunity to learn E-class and take lots of pictures without crowds on board. I enjoyed this cruise immensely. I hope you enjoyed following along and I thank you for viewing. WAAAYTOOO, wordell1, LCWind and 8 others 6 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising to Retirement! Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 Thanks again for blogging your Edge cruise. We have never been on Celebrity but had 3 cruises on Celebrity moved from 2020 to now 2022. You sure gave us a very good overview and important information on Celebrity along with great pics as always! We are Diamond Plus with Royal so will be going on as Elite. We are going on a 6 night in July in the Retreat on Equinox and an 8 night in the Aqua Class in August. The Edge wasn't available at that time of year. The price at the time of our booking for the 6 night was less in the Retreat with the all the onboard credit and premium included than the Aqua Class. That will never happen again I'm sure. I'm just realistic not pessimistic. So we definitely pulled the trigger! We are more balcony people with an unlimited dining package couple! We both love to go on as many cruises as possible with limited vacation time. Retirement can't come soon enough. Now if we won the lottery we would explore other options too I'm sure! I love all the great adventures and activities people do. I love to try many new things that people share! Please keep sharing all your great experiences Twangster! Much appreciated! cruisellama and twangster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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