Celebrity’s Newest Cruise Ship is NOT for Everyone. Here’s Why…

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@melvinjacobs2328]

I'm 80 and my wife is 71 and we both thought the Beyond blows everything else out of the water. We had np problem getting around, and thought the food and entertainment were terrific. We nkeep our phones in the safe and had no problem without it.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome! So glad to hear your feedback

[@Jimmy-js8mz]

The food in the Cafe on deck 14 is better than the Main Dining Rooms. The premium dining areas are excellent . If you cruised 20 years ago or so the entertainment currently is terrible. I’ve seen Motown and recording artists on my cruises in the past. Overall a solid B for this ship Also I get rubbed the wrong way for paying for water The service on the ship was impeccable .

[@ccdoe2441]

I love the Infinite Veranda! Flexibility, privacy, remote control, and admiring the views without having to step out to a windy/hot/cold/rainy/noisy outdoors. Modern and sleek look. I'm glad you liked it too.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to hear!!

[@debbierobinson5143]

Just returned from the Celebrity Apex. Honestly it was perfect for our group 50’s-65 year olds. Wasn’t much kids - saw maybe 3. Mostly adults and a lot of seniors with walkers and wheelchairs. I felt like it was classier than most boats. I’d go on an edge class ship again for sure. And I am huge fan of the infinite veranda….left window down at night and slept sooo well with the sound of the ocean.

[@pinkorganichorse]

I would be scared of too many people in walkers and wheelchairs. They leave pee and poop on toilet seats, sneeze and cough without covering their mouths and often have snotty noses. They also always have that horrid old people smell.

[@btrody]

Kids leave pee and poop on the toilet seats also...I didn't see any of that on the 5 Celebrity Cruises I've taken.@@pinkorganichorse

[@sandraelzie7864]

Sounds like you're referencing small children verses older or physically impaired adults.

[@pinkorganichorse]

@@sandraelzie7864 no. That describes the elderly. Children wear diapers and are taught very early to cover their mouths.

[@judithgolightly3131]

My husband and I were just on the Celebrity Beyond last week and really enjoyed it. We are in our late 70s. There was a wide range of cruisers onboard. The ship is beautiful! Captain Kate is fantastic! The food was good everywhere, but we were disappointed with the buffet at dinner time because of limited choices. However the buffet was good at breakfast and lunch. We ate at all 4 dining rooms and had a specialty dinner at Eden one evening and lunch one day at Eden. Lunch is complimentary at Eden. The food at all of the dining venues was good, but our service at Normandie was very slow, so much so that we got to the theater too late to get a seat. I like the Infinite Veranda, but my husband prefers a traditional Veranda. I hope this information helps.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience:)

[@grannyoffive1313]

Yes, this was very helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment… Been thinking about the celebrity beyond..... we are 70 and 71 years old… Dancing is really important to us, and I was wondering the type of music that was being played… Anyway, thank you again

[@ruthkrzyk6203]

Got off the Beyond yesterday. Some notes: we were traveling with 12 people so needed reservations if we wanted to dine together; they are only offered at 6p and 8:30p with the group. Since the ship was only 70% full, we found it better to break into groups of 4 or 6 and we were all able to go at whatever time and be seated that way. Absolutely loved dinner at Eden! Probably the best meal we have ever had on a cruise. Crabcake is must have. We did not see shows there as they were often late and we were exhausted from the day (and drinks.) As you mentioned, lots of live music on the ship. Enjoyed it in the martini bar, a daily before dinner stop. Not live music but silent disco was so much fun! After staying in the infinite veranda room, my husband and I will revert back to a traditional balcony. Will comment more about that on your other video. Thanks for your in depth reviews!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing your experience too, especially as you cruised with a group 👏

[@petermango2026]

We cruised on the Beyond in November just after the naming ceremony. We booked an Aqua class room but had our upgrade bid excepted to an Aqua Sky Suite so we took advantage of all the Retreat amenities. We ate in Laminae every evening except for a night at Eden. The food and service was outstanding. I am an early riser so I liked that the fitness center is open 24 hrs and I loved the multi level jogging track. The entertainment was also great, the two production shows were the best we have seen anywhere. This was our third Celebrity cruise but first on an Edge class. Some of the areas of the ship are different but if you don't like them then stay out. All in all I would go on another Edge ship anytime.

[@user-ll5ry5ol1m]

Just got back off the edge and totally loved it. A few things, the ship could have done with a bar, little English pub or hole in the wall. There seemed a lot of wasted space onboard. Eden lacked a purpose to me, felt plonked with no direction, and the artsy access is a waste. Loved the new dining instead of traditional dining, no more sitting next to Bob and Bev from Brewarrina every night ptl. Crew was awesome, and the ocean view cabin we had was 5 star. So happy me and my mum in her late 70’s booked another. all I can say is GO!

[@Kathy-bv4gh]

Just got off the Edge and we have been on 23 cruises (main stream and celebrity ) hands down our favorite ship! I was worried about not liking the infinity balcony for 11 days but I totally prefer it now! Beautiful ship, the nicest crew, and good food! No complaints at all!

[@sweetpepper13]

I've never sailed with Celebrity and now I'm tempted to go on the Beyond. This ship is gorgeous!

[@mylifeintennessee5259]

We have been on Celebrity Apex in December 2022 and loved it! Very nice trip!

[@marysaade4343]

I’ve been on to CELEBRITY CRUISE is he will not be disappointed. Refused to go on any other cruise line.

[@gatorguy7711]

An excellent assessment of the Celebrity Beyond. We have completed two cruises on the "Edge" class of ships and will be on the Edge for an 11-night cruise beginning on Monday. We have really enjoyed our cruises on the "Edge" class ships, but have to admit we are big fans of the "Solstice: class of ships on Celebrity. Our biggest complaint is the discontinuation of fixed-time dinning. In fact, we stopped sailing with Royal Caribbean when they removed fixed-time dinning from the "Oasis" class of ships several years ago. After a period of time, and numerous complaints, they returned fixed dinning as an option. It is interesting to note, that if you book a cruise today on-line on the "Edge" class of ships, the fixed-time dinning option (6:00 pm or 8:30 pm) is still part of the booking process. Celebrity needs to advertise or notify passengers in advance that fixed-time dinning is no longer an option on the Edge class of ships. After our upcoming cruise, that was booked more than a year ago, I expect we will no longer sail on the "Edge" class of ship for this reason. Like you, we really enjoyed our time in the Cafe Al Bachio, the Roof Top Garden, and in Eden. Other areas we really enjoyed was the wonderful gym, the theater in the round, and the solarium, and the quality of food in the Ocean View for breakfast and lunch. Areas that we think could be improved is the entree selections in the main dinning rooms (For example: an Italian themed restaurant - with only one pasta dish on the menu???), and more options for speciality dinning (no French or Italian restaurants). Additionally, due to the open air concept in the atrium, the speciality dinning restaurants on deck five (open to the plaza) are very noisy as the rock music from the Plaza below is very loud. You mentioned that you ate five nights in Main dinning room at the same restaurant - which restaurant? Thanks again...

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences & thoughts

[@eminiarvii]

Thanks Illana for this informative review, I have a long wait until 11/22 but looking forward to my trip on the Beyond🚢😊

[@annm.7176]

I always pick a room that's a furthest one from the dining room so I have to walk. That way I never gain weight on these cruises.

[@susantownsend8397]

I think I would like this. Give me an infinite verandah! Anytime dining is excellent. And it looks beautiful. At 72, I love cruising and I’m more interested in the aesthetics than the activities.

[@bobstout9140]

Great summary of the differences, Ilana. We've cruised on the Edge and thought it was a wonderful experience. We appreciated the amazing art work, sculptures and various design elements. It felt more like a luxury resort hotel versus the typical cruise ship. Had one of the best meals we've ever had on land or sea in Eden!

[@Donran55]

Just got off the Beyond this morning. Celebrity knocked it out of the park. The form and style was to say the least stunning. But let’s talk about the theater experience. The stage entertainer and the productions were definitely next layer but the visuals effects were the (Best) I have ever experienced. Bravo to the crew and staff for an exceptional experience. Don Randell

[@heideleskun1163]

Interesting, never cruised Celebrity so I appreciate all reviews and aspects. Not that they would deter me from going on them.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to hear that this was helpful:)

[@jlawrence0181]

My concerns with the newer ships in that you are going to see a significant rise in prices over the older ships even after the honeymoon period. Also, I am concerned that I am seeing major reductions in food quality and varietu as compared to 2019.

[@heathrusty]

Oh man, after my first Royal Caribbean cruise I was ready to swear off all mega ships. But this looks absolutely amazing - you might just have me convinced to try it.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oooh you should. This is a good size btw

[@wondrafuladventures]

Eden is my favorite place on any ship! We sailed on the Edge and loved it. The dark hallway is really weird, but you get used to it

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome to hear!!

[@greggy.iphone]

Just did this cruise. Your evaluation is 100% spot on perfect. And side note: I still don’t know how I feel about the infinite balcony, but it would not stop me going again. Oh, and perhaps you mention this in another vlog, the service and staff were impeccable!!! It was nice to see some familiar faces in your video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. 🤗

[@robinbrun-wd7ei]

My husband and I were on the Edge, Nov/22. We LOVED it as well as th infinity staterooms. I would say the only negative for us was the wasted space for the super high end stores. They were nice but not necessary. That was my 20th cruise and like you, we raised our 3 kids going on cruise vacations! I really enjoy you videos!!!

[@deniseyoung3738]

That Elephant disturbs me. He looks constipated, not what I want by the pool! Thanks for the info!

[@rickk6700]

Great video Illana. We were on the Celebrity Edge in November and loved it. The modern design was very nice and different from the other Celebrity ships we have cruised on. Yes the hallways can be long and we picked our sky suite very near the aft elevators. Loved the rooftop grill for a very wonderful dinner experience. Didn't do much around the main pool as we spent most of our days at the Retreat area which was amazing. It was definitely worth the extra cost. Just siting in a lounger at the bow of the ship overlooking the sea and sky was the most relaxing and enjoyable experience I have had on a cruise ship.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to hear your experience:)

[@karenjensen2345]

We have an aft balcony booked on the edge looking forward to that!

[@graceegnatios3023]

We just got off the Edge a week ago , we have cruised the solstice class 20+ times ! You absolutely nailed it !! I said the same pros & cons as you !! We loved the Edge!’ And are definitely booking it in 2024 !! I could never recommend this ship for my 84 year old mother that uses a cane and has joint issues, I would suggest the Solstice class for sure . The only thing you missed that we found a bit annoying, was the infinite veranda, you can not have your air on and the veranda window open at the same time , we love getting ready and having the open air and sound of the ocean coming through our stateroom , or simply leaving it open when we sleep without it being terribly humid in the room !!that’s really the only downfall. Your review was spot on and I shared it with family & friends! Thank you

[@joedesando4440]

BIG THUMBS UP, LIKE and SUBSCRIBED Question, didn't you just hit 100K subscribers and now you're at 120K, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Thanks for being a great content provider. We really love all your effort.

[@culturediscoveryvacations1170]

I was on the Apex yeast year for a transatlantic crrossing, and was just on the Beyond a few weeks ago hosting a group. My experience on the Apex was absolutely aweful, so I was dreading the Beyond. But I have to say that the little tweaks they made with the Beyond made an enormous difference, and I absolutely LOVED it. Interestingly, my feeling on the Apex transatlantic was that I was too youg for it. Note that I do many transatlantics, and have never felt this before. But on the Beyond (9 days Croatia, Montenegro, Italy) it was an entirely different experience.

[@salliemcfarlane]

My very first cruise was on the second voyage of Celebrity Edge. I’m hooked! I sailed again on the Millenium and did notice the difference My preference is the Edge series and I would cruise just to be in one of the Edge ships! Thanks for this honest and informative mini review

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@kjwinston77]

Okay, Sub here....Very good intro to the Edge class ships. I would like to see a full review especally on the resturants you tried. My conclusion of the video: Why would you cruise any other Cruise Line? We have been Celebrity fans, not only for the great layout of the ships, but the staff and Service are the best! PS Good looking family!

[@JNGold]

I’m in my mid 50’s and my wife is in her late 40’s. We sailed on Apex last year and had a great time. Would certainly sail again on a Edge ship but would stay away from the other class of ships. We are cruising NCL Prima this year, and have a hold on a VirginVoyages cruise as well. We have been on 10 cruises (NCL, RC, Celebrity, and Princess). We are done with “traditional” cruising and looking for a modern, adult orientated cruising experience.

[@walkintheoutdoors8343]

We are booked for next August and I’m so glad to see your reviews and explanations. Now I’m so excited.

[@erikh9991]

We like traveling with our 30 year old adult son. He noticed Celebrity is attracting more people his age but not single straight girls. 🤣

[@judywelday7557]

Thanks so much for this video. Celebrity Beyond is a beautiful ship, but not for us, two seniors in our mid-70s. Much too "busy" for us. I really appreciate watching your video and hearing your thoughts.

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad you enjoyed the video - there are cruise ships for everyone, and I can definitely understand your thoughts

[@sdpeterex]

What ships do you prefer?

[@judywelday7557]

@@sdpeterex We like Holland America's Vista class.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@judywelday7557 HAL is consistent and evolve their ships. Celebrity was doing that but, this class of ship is trying to redefine which I never think is a good idea unless a product is failing. Celebrity wasn't failing as a brand. So Pinnacle picks up on Vista where Edge throws away way too many good aspects of Solstice plus adds a lot of noise into the design.

[@robertbarcelojr6314]

SAiled on Beyond a couple of weeks ago. Love it !!!...

[@arikirsch8168]

We sailed the Edge class Apex for 14 days repositioning from Rome to Ft. Lauderdale.. We loved loved love it.. Loved our concierge class infinite veranda, loved Eden for breakfast and dinner and shows.. it seems that the Beyond is not very different... loved the 4 MDRs and you could order from a different restaurant's menu or even a veggie menu if you wished.. and Cafe al Bacio became a meeting place for so many of us... We would sail it again...

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to hear!

[@mystic346]

Never been on a cruise ship before. And we are looking at this ship. 50&45 year old British couple.

[@carolyntemplin488]

This ship looks so beautiful and with many places onboard that are really different from more traditional ships... I personally would love to experience it ...

[@JenniferSmith-oo8xf]

Thank you so much for this video. As a paraplegic and full time wheelchair user this ship looks like it would be way to hard to navigate.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@lisgreen5675]

I was totally excited to book this ship until you showed the multi levels. I just cruised and rented a scooter. Until I have my knees fixed this helps so much navigating the ship. So that is going to be the deal breaker for this ship. I was telling all my friends that Celebrity is trying to entice younger crowds and I think they have succeeded. This ship is so beautiful! Really so unique. I think I love all of the changes. Restaurants, balcony rooms, entertainment, games, etc. The pool exercises look fantastic as well as yoga. I really think I would love it. So hopefully in a year I could try it. I've watched so many of your videos and must say thank you! They are very helpful and not boring one bit. As a 25 plus cruiser, age 65 I am surprised how much I still learn. I used your Amazon list of 40 items to prepare for my next cruise. We went over Christmas and are dying to go again soon. My husband got hospitalized one week after coming home. Sepsis, and it could have killed him if he was on a cruise, especially at sea. I would enjoy traveling with you. Do you ever let people know your plans?

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@ErikaEmody]

I was recently on the Silhouette. I have to say, having been on the Equinox, Reflection and now the Silhouette, I still love my Revolutionized Millennium class ships (smaller and they have SALT WATER pools!). We are booked for an 11 day South.Carib and Panama cruise on the Beyond for March 2024. No salt water pools but I really love the LOOK of the Beyond! I can't wait to sail on her!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing!

[@anthonyborradaile9864]

Very curious of your thoughts compared to Millie and the summit after your cruise this month

[@claudiad9627]

I cruised on the EDGE last November. and I agree with your review of this type of ship. I have mobility limitations and found getting around the ship frustrating and difficult. The lack of the third set of elevators was felt by me. I loved my cabin and the infinite veranda. The stupid art displays and that "hallway" we had to thread our way through to get to Eden is, in my opinion, a total waste of space. I also loved the dining experience in place of the traditional main dining room, especially the flexible times. I never had to wait for a table. Overall, it was a great cruise, however, I will not book an EDGE-class ship again. It's just not for me. However, I did meet a great many interesting people!

[@muzaaaaak]

We’re booked on a Beyond SV for our November 2024 Caribbean cruise. Great to see such a beautiful ship and one that’s modern, light and airy. Thanks for such a great and informative review. DW and I are in our early 50’s and this will be our third Celebrity cruise.

[@liga712]

Just traveled on it. We were very happy. Clean contemporary ship. The shopping is limited and not really much to do for teens. Definitely seems more like a older kids and couples cruise.

[@swinecup]

We did a 8 night cruise over the Christmas holidays and Beyond was amazing. Only complaint was we had a window washing machine outside our balcony cleaning the roof of the Eden restaurant. That should have been a noted to us as a restrictive view and maintenance workers almost on our balcony operating the machinery at port. Room 7325.

[@ericasare4961]

My wife and I went on the Celebrity Ascent maiden voyage ( Dec 3-10, 2023) and we had the time of our lives. The ship is brand new and beautiful. Customer service was amazing, entertainment was great and the food was top notch.

[@btrody]

Incredible ship and cruise experience...not a cruise to take your kids thank goodness!!! take Royal Caribbean for family cruises. If you're older than 75, take a Princess cruise. I highly recommend Celebrity for a Premium cruising experience. Edge Class is the BEST.

[@EvangelismforGod]

I agree! I love the fact that there are no kids running down the halls at night lol.

[@Mzladiie226]

Considering this ship for a Christmas/New Year’s sailing Dec ‘24. But I am booked on the Maiden Voyage for the Ascent. Cannot wait.

[@lexa_power]

Thanks so much for this! I absolutely love how all of your videos - despite some of these ships being pretty high end - never patronize lower income cruisers or make us feel left out! I always feel like you really do such a great job with making all ships look accessible to everyone! A lot of times I see a ship on your channel and then think oh yes let’s do it! And then I google it and see - oh no, this isn’t at all in my budget! (I’m still only MSC for now) but I love the fact that I feel like every ship is for me after watching your videos! I feel like you do such a great job of showing all different parts of every ship - you always show such a wide variety of ways to enjoy the cruise. I love the way you always include both main dining and specialty dining- I know I’ll rarely indulge in specialty dining, but it’s still fun to just see what all is available! But for those of us who have to stick with the stuff that’s included, you always consistently include that too! I also feel like you cover a real big variety of activities - I love how you give everything a little description even about stuff that isn’t your cup of tea. It makes me feel like I can really trust your reviews, since you include both the positives and the negatives, and things you like and things you dislike (and don’t make others feel bad if they do like them!) I get the sense that your videos are for everyone, even if someone disagreed with all your takes - you seem so open minded and open to everyone’s feedback and I just love your vibes! You even include info about the stairs for those who are differently abled - and you keep it open ended so as to not marginalize or single out any one type of person who may not be able to use the stairs / jogging track etc. Thank you again for everything you do to make us all feel so welcome. Can’t wait to catch up with your other new videos! 🚢

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much for your comments. I appreciate that. Btw, I hope/plan to do an MSC cruise in 2023 :)

[@dankrogman]

Just got off Beyond two weeks ago. Beautiful ship with great crew. Have been on Edge but liked Beyond better. Changing the cabanas around to face pool made a lot of sense. Agree with you on sunset bar. Really like Magic Carpet for morning drink after breakfast or just hanging out. Do both RCCL and Celebrity. Like RCCL with family and grandkids but love Celebrity for just the two of us. Didn’t do infinite veranda so can’t comment on it. Really liked the sunset veranda with large balcony but long walk to elevators (don’t need gym!) Liked Eden for just hanging out and saw a good show there

[@pdallen5801]

Love the tip about getting around the ship. I’m not aware of anyone else who discusses that in their reviews. That’s why l love Ilana’s reviews.

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@CommercialMedia]

you must be kidding, I went alone on this cruise and age group was FROM 50 to 80 years old mostly!! Even comedians on stage were laughing with public that what a 28 year old gentleman was doing here.. as it felt like all the retirement Florida houses came on this ship. This was Nov 27 to Dec 4th 2022!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

You make some great points about accessibility and ramps/inclines on this ship. I have several friends with mobility issues/challenges and this would definitely matter to them. Martini Bar. I'll put it this way. I prefer the Solstice class because it is more intimate. Not because it is traditional because every Celebrity class ship has had something daring about them or modern. I do prefer the smaller dining rooms and two of them remind me of the Zenith/Horizon's in certain respects (before Celebrity had the large two-level dining rooms). I don't think it's the size or age of ship. It's more the ambiance aboard or in certain areas being to my liking or not. I'm curious about your views/insights on some other ships as this was a really insightful and useful video on the Edge ships. I'm going to explore your channel. Thanks for your thoughts and presentation.

[@bobevola7643]

We were on the Edge earlier this year. We’ve taken 30+ cruises over the years. The Edge is a beautiful ship. We loved the included dining options, as well as the rooftop garden and innovative theater. We didn’t like the Infinite Veranda as it felt more like a big picture window instead of a traditional balcony.

[@NukeRose]

I have issues walking. Your observation about the stairs/elevators was enlightening. Thanks for making this informative video!💙

[@lyudmilashmigol813]

We was on this ship, in September. Loved new design, rooms with balconies. We are in mid 40s. My husband, who doesn't love cruises in general, loved our Meditaranian cruise, on this ship

[@janmiller266]

The Reflection is beautiful.Sometimes,bigger and more is not always better.

[@markcrowell2727]

Sailed on Edge - it was an awesome ship. We are in the 55-60 age grouping, and we saw nothing wrong with this class of ship.

[@harleyerb2302]

Excellent review... very objective and fair. We have cruised Celebrity 10+ times and many changes going on now. It seems the food is not the same level as past as they try regain profitability with their Trifecta Strategic plan. Any reviews between Celebrity and comparable cruise lines you can do in this area would be helpful.

[@TheCharltonite]

100% agree about the food.

[@randydetrick]

Why so many negative comments? Ship is stunning!

[@angelas9467]

We are on the beyond in April and I am beyond thrilled in large part thanks to some of your reviews which tend to coinside with what I thought

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@ranellmueller2972]

Awww..trivia about BugNaked! I love that. Our favorite ships at sea are the Edge class ships of Celebrity. We're obsessed! We're on the Beyond later this year and if I get to meet Captain Kate, well, I'd probably cry. I'd lose my mind if I got to meet Bug!

[@summerwinter4]

Thank you for your cruise tips! It’s much appreciated!

[@merlynsdad]

We were on Edge over Thanksgiving having done Solstice and Reflection before. Both in our 70s. The layout is a bit chopped up for us, deck 3 in particular has that “you can’t get there from here” feeling. Booked set dining but was told by concierge had to do anytime. Cosmo and Normandie were good, Cyprus was OK, Tuscan was awful. Cabin had the bed next to the infinite balcony. With the French doors open I stepped on the door track in bare feet more than I needed to. The “balcony” did add space to the cabin though. Cruise overall was good but prefer the layout on Solstice class so probably wouldn’t book Edge class again.

[@DavidCohen-wi4ec]

Went on Apex in December. Best ship I've ever been on. No ship is perfect. You can find something you don't like on every ship. My wife and I even disagree (Oasis class I say are awesome, she thinks too big) Infinite balcony, LOVED it, three thumbs up. Loved room light controls. But I get it, not for everyone

[@JulieB3230]

This cabin looks amazing!!! Would definitely book this type of cabin!!!! Thanks so much for the review.

[@k8zhd]

My wife and I have been sailing Celebrity for several years, and we recently tried the Apex and Edge ships. We specifically chose cabins with a "real balcony," since the Infinite Veranda seems to us to just be a big picture window. Looking out from the (quite nice) cabin, it's like having blinders on -- you look through a relatively narrow opening unless you get right up to the window. There's no "peripheral vision." We liked Eden pretty well, though the many levels are somewhat tiresome to navigate, and mostly impossible for mobility-impaired folks. Also, the chairs in the public areas are of a dizzying variety but have one thing in common -- they're quite low. For those of us of a certain age this can be a challenge. The look of the ship is pretty nice and modern, with lots of art. As you noted, that art-installation hallway that is the only entrance to Eden is pretty divisive. It's different on each of the 3 ships, and each seemed like a waste of space to us. In two cruises, we've never seen the Magic Carpet move. As a retired engineer, I was looking forward to that! But parked on the pool deck, it is a lovely place to have a drink and watch the ocean -- one of the nicest public places in our opinion, when the weather allows. One of its advantages is that it is relatively quiet. The noise level in the Grand Plaza, around the Martini bar, is very high quite often in the evening, and it fills the whole atrium area (3 or 4 decks high). Cafe El Bacio on other ships is a nice relaxing place, but on the Edge class it is too loud for comfort anytime a band or the martini bartender show (hourly) is going on. I can't imagine eating at one of the specialty restaurants around the atrium. The noise level in the Eden area is much more comfortable most of the time -- at least you can converse with your friends there. We really enjoyed the theater -- very modern thrust-type stage with the latest in lighting and projection effects. And the food continues to be a Celebrity strong point, though recent cutbacks in the buffet were disturbing. The varieties of food seemed somewhat reduced. After about 4 o'clock almost half of the area was roped off and dark -- it looked abandoned and forlorn. We were very surprised when several of the always-beautiful deserts actually had flavor! That was a pleasant surprise -- we had long abandoned the deserts in Celebrity buffets (with a few exceptions) because they were lovely but mostly tasteless. The staff, however, were unfailingly friendly and eager to serve. So, we've tried the Edge class now, and we'll return to the M and S class ships. Next cruise is Alaska, in May.

[@HeatherTravels]

I really appreciate this video. We are eager to try Celebrity. I'm 50 and my kids are 26, 18, & 15. I'm torn about which class of Celebrity ship we should try first. I have a permanent ankle injury and cannot walk down stairs, so your note about the stairs and multi-level aspect of this ship is definitely a cause for concern for me.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Perhaps Celebrity has more info about the stairs and accessibility. There are ramps in Eden & in the martini bar that I saw :)

[@tammymorris5997]

My husband has three back fusions and not supposed to take many stairs. We had no problem with elevators as the elevators seem larger to take more guests. Also we were in the fartherest room forward and did not seem like a long walk to buffet which is aft on the ship. We loved the edge and would highly recommend it.

[@barryhaley7430]

We are on the Apex back to back in February. We usually spend a lot of time on the verandas on ships, particularly in the Caribbean. The ship and cabins look lovely. Hope we like the infinite

[@iangill8984]

I am posting as I watch. The Boss has just had a knee replaced and on the waiting list for another. It does put you off, I dont want any hinderance for my dear wife.

[@annenorthman8154]

As always, such a thorough review. Thanks once again. PS - I'm hoping your next video will talk about what ya'all did at your ports!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Absolutely 🙌

[@jmockingbird5469]

I appreciate your providing this content, as it's my opinion many other channels shy away from being upfront about the ship experience so they don't offend anyone. Thank you again, i appreciate you.

[@boatlover1875]

Totally looking forward to your ship tour! One of my favorite ships ever was the Equinox, this does look quite different though I love exploring new things. Thanks agian!

[@pamelasierzan7838]

Thank you Ilana! I will be cruising on the Beyond in January 2024. I'm so happy about the live music! I think I will love this ship. I appreciate you and look forward to all your videos!

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome!! I’m sure you’ll love it

[@sampetro7925]

My wife and I recently took a 9 day Mediterranean cruise on the Beyond and thought the ship was beautiful. We enjoyed the ship very much, but we were pretty disappointed in some of the specialty dining venues. We were in the Royal Suite so we had access to all of the dining areas. The restaurant Le Voyage, a Daniel Boulud trademark was EXTREMELY disappointing. The Raw Bar was excellent and Cyprus was passable. They could definitely do better. We have taken 10 or so cruises on various Celebrity ships and have enjoyed them for years. It’s just the specialty dining on board the Beyond that left a bit to be desired.

[@monagarcia6648]

Thank you for this video. You are always so fair and provide examples that explain the reason for your commentary. We all know that cruises are selected to meet our individual tastes and priorities and you provide solid information to allow for smart choices.

[@jesskoffman4930]

The Theatre shows on Beyond were fantastic, with great singers, musicians acrobats and wow what a screen behind them!!!

[@MadeNCda]

Thanks Ilana for this revealing review. I think I pers would enjoy this ship and how it is laid out. I like the idea of many little alcoves and more intimate spaces. The aqua classes look like a blast 😄

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@joshr.7752]

We are on the Beyond in a week so thanks for all the info. This will be our first cruise on a ship that is not Disney. We’ve done 17 with Disney and are looking forward to something new and different.

[@JoeOh100]

you're going to enjoy it! not many kids! lol

[@billg6677]

thank you for this review You showed me so many points that would keep me off this class, it is just not for me. Getting around and then just taking a walk on the track would be out. I have been mostly RCCL and have been on Celebrity Solstist (sp). I enjoy your work.

[@sdpeterex]

I was surprised to see the track elevation. Not a fan.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’m glad the video was helpful & gave a sense of the ship :)

[@butalina]

I have been sailing with Celebrity since 1991. I have been on the Edge class..The deal breaker for me not going on the newer class ships are the infinite Veranda...They are horrible...I want to be able to walk out onto the Vernada..All the infinite Veranda is...a sun room with a window that opens..For me, I will stick with the M class and Soltice class ships.

[@Eyesonyoubymichelle]

First, I wanted to say I started following you and I’ve never went uncrushables and this is the first year ever. I think you do an amazing job. I just enjoy watching you.

[@edwardh8853]

This video was so helpful. I’m booked on Beyond for early next year. I just had a fabulous time on Summit and the M Class ships are a favorite of mine. But I’m also looking forward to something new. The infinite veranda doesn’t appeal to me though. I’ve booked a Sky Suite with a regular veranda and access to the Retreat. Re dining times, I’m now a convert to the any time format. It’s so much easier to have a flexible schedule. And with Luminae being a smaller restaurant, wait times have never been an issue at breakfast or dinner. 🚢😎

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing your experience. Btw, Summit is a favorite of mine too, but we really enjoyed Beyond as well

[@patti1044]

On the Apex we found a 50-70 crowd on the 12 night sailing. The next week the 7 day Norway cruise had loads of families and therefore felt totally different. Had great cruises and will sail Edge class again for the right itinerary though ship size limits the available ports.

[@frankcutronijr]

I like the Infinite Balcony. I believe the pricing on the new ships have increased dramatically and there is a lot of nickle and diming.

[@annsettles224]

We just cruised on Beyond a week ago. Absolutely beautiful ship. My husband who is in late 70s with knee problems had unsteadiness walking but did well using elevators. Dining in the Cafe for dinner had VERY limited selections. Ate at all 4 restaurants and the selections were not something you would ask for seconds. Only 16 children most people were over 50. Entertainment was amazing. Think I will try Celebrity other ships.

[@user-rf4lc3vt7o]

Great info thank you

[@scottbaker6344]

We will only sail on the Edge class ships and the retreat class is other worldly!

[@styrpak1]

I was on a transatlantic on The Beyond. I liked the restaurants, loved the large pool, hate the hot tubs being two flights up in the wind. We had a great sunset veranda--really far from the stairs. I don't mind walking. I loved the Odyssey hallway and took great photos there. Great theater. But generally, for me, this ship is just too big and impersonal. The staff was overworked and not up to par--probably due to the pandemic. I actually cancelled another transatlantic I had booked on this ship.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@TheHucifer]

Great timing to post this video. Hubby and I are about to go on the Beyond in three weeks and this was very informative. We also read a lot of negative reviews on the infamous verandas, so I was pleased to see that you enjoyed yours. I do love your cruising videos, I have used several of your suggestions over the years! Thank you for what you do.

[@helloyall4355]

I'm only a minute in and so far, it looks so beautiful!

[@michalvarga8515]

Edge class is aimed at upper middle class Millennials, it's obvious. They absolutely hit the mark as well, I loved APEX and can't wait to go back ASAP.

[@mashenka6189]

This cruise ship looks gorgeous…very aesthetically pleasing…love the cabins with floor to ceiling glass. Wow ..

[@heidialvarez4873]

Everything looked beautiful!

[@Bob4th]

We sailed on Beyond during Thanksgiving week and had a blast. We were in The Retreat and found the dining in Luminae to be outstanding. Specialty restaurants were good, too, particularly Fine Cut, where we dined twice. There are a few criticisms. First, our bathroom had a sewery like smell to it. Our cabin steward took care of it several times throughout the cruise. This smell extended throughout the bathrooms in the public sections of the ship and in the Rooftop Garden. I would imagine that's been worked out by now. The only other complaint was with the music in the shows, which I found to be way too contemporary. For all of that, the pros way outweighed the cons and we would cruise on an Edge class ship anytime.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience 👏

[@ajsweetie22]

Going on the Beyond as a twenty-something with my parents and fiance. We are all looking forward to it!

[@guayames]

Spectacular shows too! Yes, different from our recent 71 day Africa cruise with the Zaandam. If you want destinations HAL is it, if you go for short cruises with lots of entertainment and different foods, Celebrity can be it!

[@cherylw445]

Im pretty loyal to Royal, but I'd certainly sail on any other cruiseline (except Virgin) so long as the budget and itinerary are what im looking for. Thanks for your thoughts on this ship. She sure looks beautiful.

[@JoeOh100]

we just cruised the Beyond... LOVE the younger demographic...as i told my friends " this isnt your dads crusie line anymore " lol will book again! we booked Edge earlier last year too ...

[@frankpasini4304]

I guess if you are a classic rock person like me, I am not going to like the music lol. Hopefully down the road you can do a review of cruises out of NYC. Specifically, Carnival Venezia, and MSC MERAVIGLIA.

[@No2flyer]

On the celebrity app it shows you your dining time. You still have traditional 6:00 dining time. There is also a later one too.

[@j.g7506]

Thank you for touching base on the Beyond. We will be boarding the Edge in two days. We've never sailed on the Edge class we've always sailed on the older Celebrity ships so this is going to be quite a experience for us. 😊

[@shamajack1]

Loved the Beyond! Especially, Eden...

[@ginnydeluzio3223]

Have been on Edge and we are less than 2 months out from a trip on APEX. Loved the Infinite balcony, felt Eden was too far out in entertainment and food. Loved the 4 dining room concept and Le Petite Chef is amazing. You didn't mention it, so I hope it is on the Beyond.

[@michaelcoretto9629]

We have sailed Edge and Apex and will be on Beyond next week. We are in are 60s and love the E-class ships, especially Cafe alBacio the Club. Retreat areas are fabulous.