My (Very Honest) Review of The Celebrity Edge in Alaska

[@abrandenburg10]

The captain giving a lecture on ship navigation is one of the coolest things I've ever heard of onboard a cruise. That would make me consider a voyage by itself

[@jonc4403]

At the price, it would be more reasonable to take a merchant mariner course.

[@kilikus822]

You're a Navy recruiters wet dream.

[@omalles11]

Go hawks

[@jakegaubatz]

It's awesome for people who are keen on learning. Unfortunately, despite most guests being indoors, the venue looked mostly empty. I feel sorry for the captain and animal expert who put in a lot of work for so few people...

[@TheNicestPig]

​@@jakegaubatzAs someone who has given guest lectures before, i like the feeling of a few, not too little, but maybe a dozen or two, who are really engaged and interested in what you have to say, rather than a room full of obligation listeners.

[@stef6957]

The three tortilla chips in one of those daily appetizers says a lot lol

[@TheAeroAvatar]

Yeah, that really had me like "Lolwut??"

[@nakoma5]

insulting rather than appreciated

[@thndr_5468]

I had to pause there to make sure I wasn't crazy

[@anotherone-xp9ox]

Breakfast lunch and dinner chips

[@ericcarabetta1161]

It was like what someone would grab from a charcuterie plate at a cocktail party.

[@matthewschafer4236]

I would definitely love to see a video on how public space keeps getting cordoned off in favor of exclusive spaces. Like with the upcoming Utopia of the Seas, they removed the public spaces above the bridge wings and turned that into a suite, taking away that genuinely cool area for every other guest on board.

[@jdjohn0]

Feel very Disney to degrade the base experience continuously

[@TidePodChan]

Yes please.

[@homiga1]

It'd also be super interesting to see the level of upselling/upcharging a suite passenger. I understand it more towards cheaper rooms but how much does it happen in the premium and restricted access area?

[@mommynab]

​@homiga1 He can do a video, short answer is yes and no. For our 30th wedding anniversary we splurged for an entry level Sky suite. It does eliminate some of the annoying upcharges, like the retreat lounge is fully stocked with all the fancy water, premium drink package, wifi, butler, light apps & snacks, and of course the private restaurant Luminae, you can also go to Blu. Includes priority boarding etc. In general, I didn't feel upsell pressure however there are always the "do you want to upgrade more opportunities" 😅 Before boarding email asking did we want the next level up suite? Nope. During dinner there was a wine tasting experience offered for a fee, we said no. I never felt pressured but yes some opportunities to upcharge. We went to Eden for dinner which is a separate fee but it was delicious. No complaints except I was too full to eat dessert.

[@Boppsta712]

There's no public space, everyone pays to be there. If you go to a concert or theater, everyone is allowed to pay more for a better experience.

[@Crismodin]

I have zero intention of ever going on a cruise but I like your videos and I watched this whole thing nodding and shaking my head like I'm somehow going to get up and go on a cruise. Thanks for taking me on this adventure.

[@williambosch1858]

Who needs to go on a cruise when we have Bright Sun Travels? :)

[@johnbroski1993]

I went on my first cruise last year, never thought I would do it. But wife booked one and it was pretty fun. You should try it sometime, but honestly go to a Caribbean island dont go somewhere cold lol

[@markdotinc8371]

These videos gaslight me into thinking I maybe want to take a cruise, but I really just want to visit Alaska

[@sonwig5186]

@@markdotinc8371 Haha literally. I think going on a bus tour in Alaska would probably be better though!

[@alexg963]

Same here. I don’t know why cruise reviews in particular are so intriguing to me lol. I can almost guarantee you I will never set foot on a cruise ship

[@chaaaake]

Never getting over the three tortilla chips on that appetizer plate

[@em84c]

I would prefer just a bowl a dip and a big bag of corn chips and that would probably be cheaper to provide than that pathetic appetizer plate!

[@DemiB5030]

Beyond pathetic! I see why the neighbor started refusing them😂😂

[@Tellyawhat4]

Pretty pathetic and shameless to boot.

[@chessie2003]

18:18 I'm definitely interested to hear more! Seems like our economy's newest frontier is finding ways to group everyone into classes and charge each group as much as possible.

[@layne3530]

seconded

[@dunbrine47]

Steerage.

[@megapikachu66]

It's ocean liners all over again!

[@Tollkirschenkind]

As someone from Europe, thanks for including the prices in euros. It's such a small detail, but it makes me feel really included without googling specific prices all the time.

[@Diego-oy6en]

Do you feel so seen?

[@BOBK-jf4qx]

Counting every Euro now that the US blew up the pipeline?

[@zelaird8526]

@@BOBK-jf4qx ?????

[@karenwang313]

As someone who isn't from europe, the only thing you guys should be included in is a list of crimes against humanity.

[@VazzVegas]

Canadian $ too. Most Americans would skip putting other currency's since it's outside their bubble. I mean, you actually have to go to Canada to do an Alaskan cruise!

[@Knuckleb0ne]

3 tortilla chips, four olives, 2/8 of a brownie and soup(?), wowie zowie. What an appetizer

[@nakoma5]

maybe it's all leftovers from the higher members eateries lol

[@Dave_Sisson]

Doesn't 2/8 just mean 1/4 ?

[@WizardBear897]

@@nakoma5Reminds me of that movie Platform

[@Knuckleb0ne]

@@Dave_Sisson yeah but it was cut in two pieces implying 8 distinct squares based on the size. In this case I didn’t mean a mathematical fraction but 2 out of 8 pieces if that makes sense

[@venomousnate7263]

Man that view of Alaskan cliffs is absolutely amazing.

[@MrDummyisDumb]

That's the advantage of being glacier carved. Very sheer and very deep so the ships can get really close

[@richardmaxwellii2689]

Went on a 7 day cruise to alaska. The veiws only get better than whats in this video

[@keithdosik]

Still my favorite travel channel dude! Keep it up, these videos are so entertaining

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks! Will do!

[@henriklarssen1331]

@@BrightSunTravels Your Videos overall are pure "comfort food". No matter if lost places (i hope we get something new), bankrupt, abandoned or travel, there is something about your Videos.

[@stabf2635]

Man that one ship, which he briefly referenced here, where they found that free pool table, and then the ships staff came and said "Games Over" and took their pool balls....that haunts my dreams. What a nightmare.

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

I *hate* the "ship within a ship" thing. There is nowhere non-retreat tier guests to get a view facing forward out of the ship, let alone outdoors. I'm sorry I don't have $20,000 to drop on a cruise, but we all deserve at least one front facing public area.

[@wessouthflorida7026]

I agree!! For ALL ships at ALL times... all the passengers deserve an ABSOLUTE MINIMUM of at least one FRONT FACING public area on the inside AND outside!!

[@N9197U]

I was on a Carnival cruise and the gym/fitness area was facing forward on floor 14, it was great! (Carnival Magic)

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@N9197U It is on this ship. It's the one area where you can have a forward facing view.

[@drewsnider8893]

Just wanna say your cruise reviews are the best on KZbin and it’s not even close. You actually review cruises critically and cut the bullshit and make it super interesting to watch. Keep up the good work and hope to see more in the future

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thank you so much!

[@guillermo68480]

And he doesn’t scream into the microphone in an effort to get you just as excited as them like other KZbinrs 😅

[@monkeyb1820]

the 'infinite veranda' seems well suited for a cold-weather cruise like this. If I was doing a Caribbean cruise, I think I'd never open it, not wanting the room to get all hot and muggy.

[@sean_king]

Indeed, and imagine if the room had occupants of whom some wanted to use the veranda while some wanted to stay indoors. Celebrity can't call themselves a family-fruendly cruise line until these rooms are made ready to accomodate more than 2 pax comfortably

[@monkeyb1820]

@@sean_king to me, this infinite veranda is the worst screwup since NCL did some weird toilet and shower out in the middle of the cabin thing on one of their ships. In the caribbean, it's just a nice sunroom--but you can't comfortably open it for fresh air.

[@jonc4403]

Depends on how easy it is to hack the AC. Might just be a "closed" detection microswitch that could be fixed with a bit of duct tape.

[@Rumline7]

We just got off Icon of the Seas on a Mexico itinerary in a similar infinite balcony room. We found that closing the curtains significantly reduced the amount of heat that made it into the rest of the cabin. Overall it was a non-issue, but we don't generally lounge on a balcony for hours at a time. For 30 minutes it's fine.

[@monkeyb1820]

@@Rumline7 icon has something similar to this type of balcony?? Obviously, on the celeb ship, a certain amount of heat/muggy makes it in, and the a/c cuts off (which is logical; I'm not a big believer in running the a/c with an open window.

[@hannahgracebroome6416]

We went on this ship last week for our honeymoon cruise!!! Absolutely LOVED it. The staff was so nice, the shows were incredible, and although we had a slight change to our itinerary, the captain handled that with so much grace. We will be cruising with Celebrity again!

[@Stonedbloodlust]

How was the fuck though?

[@eon6274]

@@Stonedbloodlust god damnit got me good

[@kiepyon1]

yea. the reviewer complain too much

[@mommynab]

Same. We were on the sister ship, Apex, and loved it. We splurged and had an entry level suite so that unlocks 🔑 all the floors, lounges, etc. I don't think, though, for Alaska it would be worth it. Who's using a pool deck, Retreat or not? 2K-3k sounds like a great deal. Then go to Eden for dinner.🍽

[@VCman123]

Having traveled on your same cruise, I wouldn’t call it a “slight change” to the itinerary given we missed the glacier, which this reviewer was clear was a “massive part of what made everyone’s trip so special.”

[@GarethMonteiro-ul5mj]

The constant upcharges and partitioning off of areas for more exclusive experiences and higher tier room packages almost feels like Bob Chapek got involved with cruise lines. I'm really loving all these cruise reviews as someone who could never survive being on a boat for a week. May they forever continue Bright-ening my day! :)

[@bolin09]

Painting the Magic Carpet orange just makes it look like a construction crane someone forgot to remove

[@laurenm3148]

Right? I thought it was a strange color choice too, but the idea behind it is awesome.

[@emmetlover206]

I usually have no problem with "Ship within Ship" spaces, but they are getting to the point where 3-4 decks are for higher members only and they get higher quality everything. i feel like its getting out of hand.

[@ashleys4652]

They are paying a premium price for the "ship within a ship" experience. Often 3-4 times the amount of a standard balcony cabin. If people are willing to pay it, why is it getting out of hand? The cruise lines will continue to build ships similar to the Edge, and the newer ships in that class have even larger suite only spaces. It's amazing and luxurious, a great way to get away from the crowds.

[@gebs123]

@@ashleys4652 By moving too much of the public space into a premium section, it's making the crowds worse for those who didn't pay that premium. They are causing the problem and then selling the cure. It also brings to mind class-segregated ships from early 1900s (like the Titanic). Which is the last thing you want to be remaindered of on a vacation.

[@emmetlover206]

@@ashleys4652 I don't care if you are paying $1,500 or $15,000 everyone deserves better than "nothing special" food.

[@ashleys4652]

@@gebs123 Then sail on ships that don't have such a ship within a ship concept. It's not going away, it will only gain a larger presence as cruise lines have realized the revenue these spaces generate. Or just don't think about what you don't have and try and have fun while on a cruise? The choice is yours. 😂

[@ashleys4652]

@@emmetlover206 Paying more equals better quality as it should. Fact of life for most things...hotels, cars, homes, restaurants. If I pay more for a suite then dinners should include better cuts of meat, high end sea food ect. All cruise lines have made cut backs since the pandemic, food is one of the major factors. And not all Celebrity ships have "nothing special" food. We were on the Beyond and the buffet food was excellent. I think the thing they need to work on most is consistency throughout the fleet.

[@alanjenko555]

As a Cruise Consultant ... I HATE the 'ship within a ship' concept. Theyre getting so extreme now. Theyre starting to feel like first class and steerage from Titanic days

[@theleliguys]

Womp womp

[@lotus_flower2001]

@@theleliguys so you disagree?

[@theleliguys]

@@lotus_flower2001 yes

[@dukezap1]

@@theleliguys Well you're wrong. It's not a good design

[@theleliguys]

@@dukezap1 have you stayed in one yet?

[@pringlecontainer2528]

I’ve had a phobia of boats and deep water my entire life but for some reason I watch your review videos at least 3 times every new upload and take them extremely seriously as if I’d ever go on one myself

[@lominero5]

Hope you give it a try, cruises can be very relaxing. Just make sure to take sea sick pills ahead of time if you get motion sickness.

[@CaillouPillar]

i am the exact same way im so invested and yet so afraid of boats

[@zelaird8526]

​@@lominero5 yeah, i second that. For my cruise, I thought "Oh, I play a lot of VR, I won't get seasick". I got seasick, take the fucking pills, it's a lifesaver.

[@Sig_P229]

When Bright Sun drops a video, the day gets a little brighter

[@chasingtheclouds]

I'm from Germany and have gone on a couple of cruises with the German cruise line "Mein Schiff" (Tui, Royal Caribbean sister firm). What I like most about is that drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included for all passengers. You never have to present your key card when ordering a drink. They also purposefully build smaller ships and the atmosphere on the ships is always quite relaxed. They are not a luxury cruise line and it doesn't feel like they're trying to charge you for everything. The captains on the ships also give at least one lecture each week, and they always have lecturers and regional experts on board presenting the next stop. Thanks for your thorough and honest review!

[@NealChauhan]

You might be my favourite travel content creator of all time

[@BrightSunTravels]

Wow, thank you!

[@skatedurr]

I enjoy his voice, very calming & relaxing

[@MaxSchmidl]

The nature and navigation talks as an option would be amazing after being active all day. What an awesome idea.

[@Spacialvekter]

I'm probably never actually going to be able to afford a vacation like this, but the fact that I'm still watching you review all these cruises and fancy hotels speaks to how entertaining your content is.

[@jedward4254]

Don’t count yourself out! This type of vacation seems like a lot but you are basically paying everything upfront (all your hotel nights, transportation, and meals). Can def be scary tho

[@Wockes]

@@jedward4254 except for water, that's extra!

[@kaydog890]

If you got out of the comment section, and went to work, then you could do it.

[@yeetintothevoid]

​@@kaydog890God why are people in these comment sections huge assholes like yourself

[@lilian8004]

please never stop making these cruise reviews theyre my fav thing to watch

[@skycaptain3344]

I’ve sailed Celebrity many times, and their food quality continues to confuse me. It dropped for a while after the pandemic, and my experience on Equinox in fall 2022 is like what you’re seeing here. Meanwhile the main dining room meals I had on Reflection just a month ago were outstanding. While not as good at entertainment, Holland America to me consistently has the best food, and for Alaska, the best experience.

[@pumpkin462]

I think a lot is sourcing, and the ex chefs. I agree it’s been a little all over the place

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

You do the BEST reviews, great narration, good B-Roll, few action shots, lots of coverage of the food, and all edited very well, thanks for all the entertaining videos, much appreciated :)

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thank you so much!

[@ijnyamato643]

40 G R A N D for a top cabin for 7 days???? W H A T ? That's a level of wealth I can't even comprehend, imaging dropping the cost of a new model year, sporty muscle car for just 7 days.

[@bigrod359]

Nobody really pays 40 k for a week it’s more like a timeshare deal You pay x amount for a number of years and you get to travel a certain number of times a year. Granted for a regular Joe blow it would cost 40 k but most if not all people staying in those rooms bought a deal

[@lotus_flower2001]

youd spilt it between like 5 people and share the room.

[@nickhomer40]

The Celebrity WHAT? 😳

[@Bluebottlenose]

Edging in Alaska

[@nursestoyland]

Celebrities Edging Real (Jk)

[@iamcuttlefish]

not funny

[@FuriousTheGeorge]

This comment is a clear sign of a terminally online person

[@hello12232]

Bright sun will never ❤ this comment but we all know it's worthy

[@bakechef781]

We did Holland America at about the same time. It was definitely a quieter cruise, but pretty fantastic. There were multiple enrichment lectures in front of huge video walls about indigenous people, the Iditarod along with other subjects. Movies on deck (covered with retractable roof) were mostly Disney nature documentaries. We sailed Glacier Bay and picked up multiple park rangers that hung out on decks to point out wildlife and answer questions. There was also a ranger on the PA system pointing out things of interest. While sailing glacier bay, soup was served around the ship, a pretty cool touch. The dining room featured Alaskan Salmon dishes nightly. There was a fishing excursion where if you caught fish, a chef would prepare them for your dinner on board. This is also my first Alaskan cruise and I think that Holland America knocked it out of the park. There was little to no up-selling that I could see.

[@skycaptain3344]

Great review. I am a little baffled why Jake continues to dismiss Holland America in his videos when he hasn’t tried them, and while they’re certainly not the best option in every market, they are the best in Alaska. I’m sailing on them again soon and can’t wait.

[@MmntechCa]

I did the Volendam last year, which is one of their smallest ships. Was a very traditional cruising experience. Cosy and laid back. Ship was nice, as was the room, and as you said, the lectures were great, as was the itinerary. You could really tell the hotel department staff were inexperienced though. Slow service, and not that friendly compared to other cruises I've been on. The boarding process at Vancouver was also agonizingly slow. Princess really has it down to a fine art, which is odd considering they're both owned by Carnival.

[@bakechef781]

@@MmntechCa this year in Vancouver, check-in was very quick. They gave us boarding times since there was a second ship boarding at the same time. Having all of those DIY kiosks (with lots of people around to help) really moved things along. The pier staff really kept people moving and headed in the right direction. The crew on the Konningsdam was fantastic and efficient. The cruise definitely felt more traditional which we really liked, the crew very personable.

[@bakechef781]

@@skycaptain3344 I have nothing to compare it to for Alaska but I heard that HAL was excellent for this itinerary and we were not disappointed!

[@layne3530]

please do a video about the classism on ships lately. very interested in the topic. i personally am against it but clearly its working for the companies. would be fun to see a comparison of how much each line milks the top spenders in terms of what the top suite offering is vs cost. Wonder if Disneys is still the most expensive. also wonder if any companies have egregiously bad reward system /loyalty club perks. seems like those have gone downhill in the recent times too. even that "concierge" status screams ripoff.

[@thesean161]

I travel vicariously through you dude. Your voice. and your style are so enjoyable.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks!

[@n3wt]

It’s also relaxing to sleep to has a Calm flow

[@mambi74]

That cabin window is something else.. impressed.

[@CaptainJLinebeck]

Would definitely be interested in a "Ship within a Ship" video from you. Feels like it's becoming too prevalent with cruises these days, especially with how the space gets assigned for these.

[@AidenAprt]

I have never been on a cruise. I do not plan on ever going on a cruise. But these videos... they speak to me.

[@LuRuello]

We were on Edge from Sydney in April 2024. We both agree that the beds were too firm and causing numbness in both our arms. Bad weather in the Southern ocean caused passengers to congregate inside on sea days so all areas were crowded. The Mast Grill lacked any sauces to go with their burgers or hot dogs. The Eden Cafe was packed out whenever we tried to eat there.

[@lululemoiny7458]

I was on Crown Princess back in may and the last port was Victoria, Canada where I saw the Celebrity Edge docked after we were docked at port. The bright and neon lights on that ship at night was quite a beautiful view to look at , which makes me want to sail on celebrity one day :)

[@ptralx3122]

Don’t know if you will ever see this comment but thank you for the comforting videos! I feel like I’ve binged this channel a couple times in the past year or so whenever I’ve been in a rut! I’ll always support you!

[@BrightSunTravels]

That’s really kind of you, thanks!

[@327bricks2]

Man the part about the glacier made me mad. Went on a Japan- Seattle via Alaska cruise on HAL westerdam, advertised HEAVILY to go through the straight of Georgia. Upon the arrival at the northern tip of Vancouver island, the boat just went to the right instead of the left totally ignoring the straights and just sailing in the pacific. Two HAL sister ships went through but ours didn’t, the captain made one announcement that basically they forgot to turn. The boat full of old people was enraged. Their compensation was a 10% of our cruises cost put towards a future cruise. Absurd! It looks so cool to have seen that part of the world but they just forgot to turn 🤷

[@GraceUnderPressure21]

Great review of the Celebrity Edge. I just got back from the Celebrity Summit 7-night Seward to Vancouver in an inside cabin for 2 people for less than $2k USD. While I was worried not having a balcony would hinder our experience it actually helped us sleep better at night. We did get to still enjoy the scenic sailings in the buffet, public areas and outdoor decks. The Edge looks like a beautiful ship. I hope to sail on her or a sister ship soon.

[@nicoaponte56]

I would love to see a video on a ship within a ship. The past NCL Prima had what felt like a massive portion of the ship dedicated to Haven (ship within a ship), which really seemed to cut away from other public places. Such as having a small buffet / cramped public spaces.

[@sgnjamcitydevteam6913]

*I've always wanted to go on a holiday and see a glacier like that.* *That's a one of a kind experience, you'll never get again.*

[@orcanuck]

you are by far my favourite travel reviewer. there are many cruise and travel 'influencers' with larger audiences who could learn a thing or two from you! keep up the great work. the shots leaving vancouver looked stunning!

[@romanshtompil856]

What great timing! My wife and I are boarding the Edge for an Alaskan voyage in just two days for our honeymoon! Always love your videos Jake!

[@DatzTragicNewPatek]

Crazy coincidence, you are the only cruise/travel channel that I watch. I just took my first cruise to Alaska and just so happened to notice the celebrity edge ported in Skagway. I believe we cruised Alaska at the same time without knowing it. I was shocked to see this review at the same time right after I got back.

[@andrewseifert7121]

If I was a celebrity, this is how I would edge

[@Smuelaham]

I was looking for a comment like this thank you.

[@71jasonstewart]

Next ship Celebrity Goon

[@TL_oS]

Yes please do a video on the Ship Within A Ship concept. Fabulous video!! Love your channel.

[@williambosch1858]

YUS! A new travel review! I was waiting for this after watching all of your reviews, some of those more than once. It's by *far* the best travel reviews I have ever seen, I hope you will take many more vacations! Thank you for your videos.

[@lespaul85]

I went on Edge last year in the "Retreat" (suite) class as a super splurge trip. It was amazing and their Luminae restaurant and private suite deck (for night-time quiet hot tub) were amazing. It was so great we booked and went on Beyond this year in the same class. It's like a different experience in regards to service. We barely ever went out of the Retreat area on either cruise. Now just have to save for 10 years for another, lol... But really beautiful ships

[@jamiebonneau48]

Great video! Would love to see you review one of Vikings cruises in the Great Lakes! Really interested in what they offer for what they are charging

[@BrightSunTravels]

Oh I’d absoloutly love to!

[@ptrd4111]

Obviously its not perfect, but this is probably the first time ive ever been tempted to go on a cruise. Eden, water level dining, the magic carpet, the destination, and the lectures are all things i liked. I think its really cool the captain gave a lecture on navigation

[@Michael-zf1ko]

I remember my Alaskan cruise. It was truly unforgettable. It was 10 days on the Crown Princess. The dichotomy of being on a luxury ship surrounded by untamed wilderness was a weird feeling. What was nice about that ship was the promenade does wrap around all the way to the tip of the bow, and it had a nice room all the way on top and aft of the ship that is like a second bridge. I remember sitting up there while the ship steamed away from Skagway and seeing the incredible views of the valley. We also did the 360-degree spin near the glacier, and I remember spending a lot of time on the bow promenade in my wind breaker to take in the views. Even being sick for the first couple of days from the flight didn't take away from my experience.

[@solutionless123]

I've been considering the edge experience and I appreciate your review, I think Im going to do it, Im gonna edge

[@bryanquinn341]

I appreciate your great honest review of the Celebrity Edge in Alaska! A few years ago, my dad and I took the HAL Noordam on a 7-night cruise from Vancouver to Whittier Alaska. That cruise featured 1-1/2 days of fjord cruising (College & Glacier Bay NP) and their older ships can maneuver less than a mile from multiple glaciers. Food was cooked very well, but didn't include the most expensive ingredients. Accommodations were more expensive (as it covered more distance) and the entertainment was ok. Just wanted to mention that there were better Alaskan cruising experiences at the expense of staterooms, on-board entertainment and ship age at Holland America.

[@jamesjacoby]

You have the most thoughtful, detailed coverage. The things you pay attention to are exactly the kind of things that matter.

[@bridgette3123]

I have to say, you do an absolutely amazing job on these videos. We loved it, thank you!

[@jacobwasher1894]

An up-charge on the literal most abundant resource on the planet is just insane honestly

[@henryjohnson-ville3834]

Something about Bright Sun’s video at work during my long break with bagel and peanut butter and a cup of tea is too grand. 😌

[@JohnFromOttawa]

Loved the video, we're doing this exact trip next year so was good to see the details. And I agree that the partitioning of features and areas based on 'class' is becoming a real issue in the industry. We mostly cruise NCL and are very annoyed at Haven all the time :) I'd be interested in seeing a video dedicated to the pros and cons of it.

[@kaniahankston4310]

The ship is absolutely beautiful! But with all of the up charges given to guests to try to experience everything or at least more, it’s a bit of a bummer. The perk of a cruise vacation is paying a good set price for the experience.

[@parheliaxd]

We embarked on Edge at Seattle right after your cruise ended. I don't feel it was that crowded onboard, and included food was pretty decent in my view, but these were subjective. The only day and place being crowded in my view was lunch time in buffet the day call in Juneau. The reason is probably that Edge docks at about 1330 in later closed-loop cruises, and everyone would like to have lunch before getting ashore, while the lunch option onboard is somehow very limited (only buffet, one of specialty dining restaurant, and Mast Grill if I don't remember wrong.) Infinite veranda is really great for temperate zone cruising like in Alaska, we almost always open it when we were not sleeping whenever weather is good and the ship wasn't sailing in open ocean. On the other hand, those little perks coming with concierge really isn't worth it, a normal infinite veranda room just gives same cruise experience. In overall, although a lot of amenities are designed for warm regions, Edge is surprisingly good for Alaska, I'd definitely recommend if you're ok not to use either outdoor pool or rooftop garden. Captain Matt held a welcome event in Eden for guests sailing Celebrity the first time. Didn't won lucky draw but had a short chat and a photo with him. He's a cool guy.

[@elysilium]

Love these videos. Been a fan of your main channel since 2018, and while I love the videos there, your travel videos are some of my favourites. Super entertaining and informative, with great camerawork.

[@dontpanic716]

Good review. I live in Vancouver, you are so lucky your trip timed up with the northern lights. Something I have never seen in all my days living here until that night.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Did you stay in the city or did you travel out? We just went to the tea house in Stanley

[@dontpanic716]

@@BrightSunTravels I live in North Vancouver so I see the cruise ships sail in and out every summer day. But also I used to work for celebrity so I have done the sail away from Vancouver. One of the best sail away cities out there I would say.

[@MBSzCat]

"noticeably fresh Caesar salad" I love the small details you include!!

[@FraserAtSea]

As someone who hasn't cruised on Celebrity often, I'm always SO confused with what the 'Concierge class' actually is, other than a better location onboard the ship - thanks for confirming it's equally as confusing onboard - that description made me laugh, haha!

[@xLycannonx]

Yes! Another BST video! I'd actually love to see you guys do a review on Seabourn one day!

[@cheyennebarnes7447]

I’m loving Jake’s cruise reviews. I can’t wait to see what he sails on next ❤

[@janetroberts4359]

We found that sailing in a Sky Suite (Celebrity’s smallest suite) was very roomy. The food in Luminae was gourmet quality and the service was top shelf. A superior product compared to Concierge Class on Disney.

[@Ooogabooga282]

Sounds like you overall had a lovely cruise! Good for you Jake and thanks for the review.

[@sxeshoe]

Love the video. Based on what you've said you may enjoy a Norwegian Alaska cruise. We've gone several times and love it!

[@vekst]

23:36 I was NOT expecting that pan lmao, almost spit out my drink

[@WeddingVegetables]

It was great!

[@chelseajordan5752]

That retractable window is so cool!

[@trevorwhatever2050]

Wow ive watched a bunch of these videos and this just might be one of my favorite ships. I love the overall aesthetic in the ship and agree with him in the video about how great all those huge windows are.

[@TealCheetah]

The educational presentations add a point in my book!

[@GCubedProductions]

Excellent points about the poor use of space, focusing more on up charges and abandoning the rest of the guests.

[@ainsleyshanks292]

Me and my partner went on this same cruise right after (a few crew mentioned this was the second voyage to Alaska for the Edge) and we agreed on every point to a T, except for the food which we thought was more like a 6-7 out of 10. Our biggest complaint was definitely layout issues of the ship that caused crowding in certain areas. We loved the room as well, it was the biggest inside cabin I’ve every stayed it. But Alaska was a great time overall!

[@chibikim77]

Appetizer.. three chips. I laughed so hard seeing that.

[@jamesc9532]

Exquisite work as always… but PLEASE give us the full length dedicated video review of the Disney Fantasy with the Jake’s Is It Any Good? Score™️ ❤

[@gerardacronin334]

Great review! I will be sailing on this ship from Honolulu to Sydney this fall. My cabin will be similar to yours. We will see whether it gets too hot, but I’m certainly going to enjoy the extra space. I’m expecting to spend a lot of time outdoors in warmer weather so hopefully the common areas won’t be too crowded. I’m sorry to hear that the food was disappointing as Celebrity was renowned for their cuisine.

[@dylanboyle3761]

Just got done a 7 night sailing on Ovation of the Seas which was aligned with Celebrity Edge's, as in we departed Seattle on the same day and returned the same morning which was neat, and passed them several times including Skagway, and Victoria! Had an awesome time, and agreed that the Endicott Arms trip is incredible and we also were able to get right up to the glacier using the bigger size and thrusters on Ovation. I will say the Solarium space on Ovation was our favorite spot, with the indoor pools and and large number of chairs and lounge space seems to have been sorely missed on the Edge. Thanks for the great video comparing the experience, we were looking over that them sometimes and wondering if there was anything we were really missing out on.

[@Malforian]

Just finished a Disney cruise to alaska, so looking forward to see what this is like... the scenery is so nice

[@dcviper985]

I’m with you, Jake. I’m not elderly but I do appreciate a less frenetic cruise experience. I’m a big fan of Holland America Line, despite only being 40ish.

[@dgharet1210]

Yes! Talk about the upper class ship area issues

[@SueJoosten]

As a Retreat cruiser I pay a lot more for the exclusive use of designated areas. These really are becoming the only areas that are virtually kid-free and quiet. If you want to have access then pay more. Because the price for a suite is more (sometimes a lot more) there has to be some perks.

[@robotjones6434]

I've never been to Alaska but after seeing your review it's definitely on my bucket list! Just beautiful!!

[@PoysunRose]

I just met up with a family member who was on an Alaskan cruise on this exact ship! So glad you made a video of it!

[@planedudea380]

I love how you pointed out the openness of the ship. I was recently on Beyond and I really loved the flow and feel. Whereas before that one I was on the Norwegian Viva and I found it lacking in views and kind of disjointed. Viva also faces the same issue of restrictiing a lot of area, inluding most of the back top deck, to The Haven.

[@christinar7900]

This is the first time I have seen a benefit to the infinity cabins. Seemed like a nightmare in the Caribbean but perfect for cold Alaska cruises.

[@BlinkyB23]

That slide-out desk is BRILLIANT [edit] Infinite veranda is cool, too, I guess 😆 And 10:35 wow, never seen anything like that but such a creative way to showcase that!

[@jondavid4747]

So.... you had a pretty great experience overall for $2,000. Great! We are going next week, when it will hopefully be a bit warmer and are staying in a rear corner suite for $7,000 with unlimited drinks and wi-fi. Sounds like we will have a blast without being asked to pay more! There is one person in our group who is choosing to go with an interior stateroom due to budget yet enjoy the overall experience of Alaska with us. It is a very POSITIVE thing to be able to meet different price points and provide different experiences to adult families with different budgets.

[@rudygilbert]

Just returned from the Jun 21-28 cruise. I did enjoy your commentary and agree with much of what you produced. My take: you missed out on not going to Blu, not being in AquaClass to avoid crowds, and to be on the front facing deck as we approached the Dawes Glacier with the ability to get out of the rain, retreat to a heated seat, have coffee and hot chocolate provided and to experience everything you mentioned from a distance of ONE MILE from the glacier. (we were told by Captain Matt that it was the closest that a cruise ship has approached the glacier in 5 years). Yes we upgraded our drink package, our tip package, our "removal" from the general population. But after discounts, early booking, etc. we were still barely under 3000 per person. You missed some world class musical performances by Stephen Barry and all of the shows and musicians were terrific (except for one duet, stuck in Eden for most of the time as they were not very good). My biggest complaint was the smoking. 6 of the 7 days, we had to keep our Deck 9 window closed due to the weed and cigarette smoke. All 3 levels of Eden are adjacent to the outdoor smoking sections and there was no escaping the smoke, even indoors. For those who need to eat nachos and pizza on an Alaskan cruise (not kids)............dear lord.......sorry for you.

[@NYnative61]

We just got off 3 days ago. That’s what I mean about food reviews being very subjective. I’d say the food was bad too if in my regular life my foods of choice were burgers, pizza, pasta & nachos. There’s a whole world of incredible gourmet prepared food onboard, if you’re into that.

[@superawesomebros3084]

This video was posted while my family was taking a cruise on the same ship so this perfect timing. We had a great time and your review was also great to watch

[@TyneEliza]

i love your reviews and this could not have come at a better time ! i’m considering booking with celebrity to alaska for my mums 60th

[@1TitanicFan1]

This is by far my favorite travel channel, been subscribed since you stated it! I would love to see you review a Cunard vessel one day. Keep up the fantastic content!

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks! I plan to do the QM2 later this year

[@dodgechance4564]

I honestly don't know why I love these videos so much. I basically never go on holiday and am poor af but I can't help but watch every video uploaded to this channel edit: Also yes please make a video on the partitioning of spaces within cruise ships for different packages

[@AngeloGiles]

$40,000 is wild lol, but the views were nice, food being mid is a bummer, and the up charges were kinda ridiculous considering you’re already paying more. But great video, I appreciate you covering these travel destinations!

[@bigrod359]

Best cruise ship you’ve reviewed Id never go on a cruise but this one is definitely intriguing

[@timliu9663]

Agreed about the food. I was on the Hawaii-Vancouver sailing and I must say the buffet food was lackluster. However the food in the Aqua Class restaurant was decent. BTW - I believe the captain of the ship was the one who got in trouble in Hawaii because he got the ship too close to short when sailing around Kauai.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Haha yeah I think you’re right!

[@masterryman7911]

Hello Jake, First off, I love your oceanliner videos-VERY WELL DONE! You should do a video on the history of the French oceanliner SS Normandie, which is, in my opinion, the most beautiful oceanliner ever. Keep up the good work, my friend.