CELEBRITY APEX Infinite Veranda Stateroom 7146 room tour

[@PhilCatsea]

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[@benzgirl8667]

One of the best, thorough reviews I’ve seen!!! Great job and thank you for your honest opinion!!

[@PhilCatsea]

That’s so nice of you to say. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you and thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@benzgirl8667]

Absolutely!!! Staying concierge on the Apex in December and not a fan of the infinite veranda. 😏 It looks claustrophobic and I don’t like how you can’t open it up and share with the connecting room, like you could on the Silhouette. 😢

[@PhilCatsea]

I didn’t find it claustrophobic because of the floor to ceiling window. To me it’s more like a room with a great view and a window you can open. But definitely loses the “balcony feel” Cheers🛳👍🏻

[@benzgirl8667]

Oh, thank you for that. I feel better!!

[@angeloholmes5999]

Thanks, very informative and well done.

[@PhilCatsea]

Your welcome. Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@bridgetdavis9752]

I really appreciate this level of detail, thank you. Subscribing now!

[@PhilCatsea]

Hi Bridget, thanks for the sub!!!! Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for the great feedback and thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@AsifKhan-jq3vw]

Good Video, Good Info, we will be doing TA on APEX on March 10.2025 Room 8172 infinite Balcony

[@PhilCatsea]

Love transatlantic cruises! You must be looking forward to it 👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching. Cheers. 🛳️👍🏻

[@readingsbycara]

🍁 For all the reasons you cite here, I'm a *NAY on this concept.* I much prefer the 'old' veranda style. Thank you for the tour. 💯👍🏼❣ 🇨🇦

[@PhilCatsea]

Yep. I think there’s lots of people that would agree. Mind you I’d do it again for the right price. I’d just treat it like a room with a window that opens 👍🏻 Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@ernestinepeurifoy6593]

Thanks for this review 👍 We just booked the Apex and based on this review, the cabin is fabulous for us Just sitting in bed, with that clear view of the ocean is Breathtaking Thanks for the hooks reminder

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching 😎 The floor to ceiling window is definitely one of its best features. Enjoy !

[@saravanderhoek4024]

Really good commentary! Thank you!

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you Sara. . I’m glad you enjoyed it 😎 Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@commonsense246]

Great tips for the room like the bathroom door dampening robe and the dirty clothes hamper! LOL I think we'll be good with the balcony on our Asent cruise. We'll be in 7248 and I was worried that the lifeboats would be in the way, but because your video was so good, I don't think they will be a problem....Thanks!

[@PhilCatsea]

Aww … thanks so much😎 Wow the ASENT! I’m very jealous lol. Enjoy your cruise👍🏻 Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching🛳️👍🏻

[@livingmybestlifetravel80]

Phil C awesome video, I just found your channel and subscribed!

[@PhilCatsea]

Thanks I will do likewise 👍🏻

[@livingmybestlifetravel80]

@@PhilCatsea You are very Welcome! thank you as well!🙏

[@kathydixon5609]

Very useful, thanks

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome and thank you so much for watching and commenting 😎

[@davidlyon4226]

Well done! Cruising on this ship next January.

[@PhilCatsea]

Hi David, thanks for the comment😎 The countdown is on… enjoy your cruise👍🏻 Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@dennislawrence9740]

Phil - I like the flag, I am going to have to add one to my packing list. Thanks for the detailed walk through.

[@PhilCatsea]

Hey Dennis… you’re welcome 😎 I’ve always taken our flag with us ( it’s a little piece of home 🇨🇦😉) Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@Dan-ss3fp]

Lol, was thinking the same thing, flag check

[@robbierolla]

Thanks Phil, appreciate your insight.

[@PhilCatsea]

Hey there, thanks so much 😎 Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@danielc45]

Phil, you made excellent observations to the room. I noticed your head almost touching the ceiling. Incredibly low!

[@PhilCatsea]

Hi Daniel, I never really noticed the ceiling being any lower than any other cruise ship room we’ve stayed in. That being said it does kind of look that way in the video? Hmmm. I think it might be an optical illusion or the camera angle. Overall we had no trouble with the height of the ceiling. Thank so much for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@PhilCatsea]

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[@marciasanguinetti3900]

Thanks, Phil, for this excellent narrative and video tour ! You are perfectly detailed and practical while being fair and open minded in the merits or lack thereof, of the infinity veranda. What nailed it shut for me was when you put a fingered-frown-face on your rooms mirror LOL ! Hilarious but that sure spoke volumes to have that kind of humidify building up in your stateroom with the veranda window open. I have to have the fresh sea air around me in my stateroom - to hear it see it feel it. And at night to be lulled to sleep by it. So this stateroom is a big n-o for me. I also loved how you pointed out the lack of a seal where the bi-fold doors are and so many more helpful pointers. I am a fan of your channel - not a fan of this lovely looking but impractical infinity idea. CHEERS TO YOU and happiest of travels !!! M. PS - one question: with all the noise opening and closing those opaque bi-fold doors, did you hear this from neighboring staterooms and speaking of noise, did voices carry over to you via the windows from adjacent staterooms ?

[@PhilCatsea]

Hello Again👋🏻 First off thanks for watching and sharing another great comment. I’ll put you down as a “Nay” for the room. lol. Personally I think we would try this type of room again ( for the right price). The floor to ceiling window is very impressive when you walk in and makes it feel vey open. There are some traditional balconies available on these ships so there’s always that option👍🏻 As for noise? No we never heard a thing. Nothing. Nada. Zip. 🤫 Everything was quiet. 😊 Don’t give up on these ships just because of the balcony or lack of. They are beautiful and worth a try. Cheers 🥂

[@marciasanguinetti3900]

@@PhilCatsea Thanks Phil - you almost sold me back to try one, and I say almost because the fact that the veranda area is soooo quiet and no noise nada thru walls will persuade me because we've cruised our fair share of regular veranda room and most times we luck out by getting a mega-phone voice next door yammering to the world at large on their veranda LOL ! Many thanks and happy travels !!! PS - we'll probably try to 1-way cruise on the Edge to or from Honolulu via Vancouver as much of the time we'll have sea days and those are the best !

[@PhilCatsea]

Sounds like a plan 🛳️👍🏻

[@karmamule]

Thanks so much for the detailed look at this. I'm torn on whether or not I'd like this sort of room. We're going on Celebrity for this first (and second) time next year. We'll be on the Apex in a retreat suite and on the Summit on a traditional Aqua class balcony room. Assuming we like Celebrity I could definitely see us booking the Beyond or whatever the latest and greatest is for 2024 and we'll be sure to revisit this video then before making any decision.

[@PhilCatsea]

Hey Eddie, Glad you appreciated the video. Sounds like you like your comfort on a cruise (Retreat and Aqua) , nice! there are some regular style balconies so maybe pic one of those. Thinking maybe a Sunset balcony at the back would be nice (if you're not in the retreat). We love Celebrity I'm sure you'll enjoy them too. Thanks for watching

[@andreaschrum2686]

I heard a ‘regular’ balcony is a different class. These are the classic balcony rooms on these class of ships. Weird. Oh well. Glad to have some fresh air and a view. Going on the Beyond in November. Excited!

[@PhilCatsea]

Hi there👋🏻 Yes, actually the regular balconies are cheaper. They are at the very front and back sides for the ship. They have a round opening. This would cause somewhat of a restricted view, plus they’re not that big IMO. Also, some suite class staterooms have full balconies and so do the sunset verandas facing aft. It’s just a matter of choice and cost. We still enjoyed the room. The ship is beautiful and the BEYOND looks even better. ENJOY!👍🏻 Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@tigressbassgirl1122]

was on Apex in Jan. I found the storage under coral (lol on last nite..they had extra robes in it in my room) but did not find one next to bathroom door

[@PhilCatsea]

Oh my… that’s no good 😣 😎 Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@Steinlage63]

Great video!! For an Alaskan cruise at the end of May, would you rather have the Infinite Veranda or a true balcony? I have booked the IV room on the Edge for next May 23rd (our first ever cruise leaving for Alaska out of Seattle for 7 nights) and am torn whether to keep this room or book a Sky Suite (which costs $1,500 more). Any thoughts?

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you. Personally I would just keep the IV room. Alaska would be so impressive seen through those floor to ceiling windows. Also, the temperature outside will be perfect for opening up the window ( balcony ) unlike in the Caribbean where you let all the AC rush out. IMO save your money for an excursion. Although we didn’t do it I’ve heard great things about the helicopter tours in Skagway. Cheers 🛳️👍🏻

[@Steinlage63]

@@PhilCatseathank you! I really love the extra room and the other “extras” that the sky suite has but the cost is now $1,600 more and worry about not being able to use the balcony much due to the cold and rain that could happen.

[@lizkotchek928]

Thankyou for the video. I will be on the Celebrity Apex next March. It's a family reunion and I am bunking with my 90 year young mom and we need an accessible cabin for my mom to get around in her wheelchair. I am very disappointed that the only accessible rooms all have the infinite balconies. I love looking out at the water and feel like I will probably not like the infinity balcony. It seems to make the room too hot and looks more like a window than a balcony.

[@PhilCatsea]

Hi Liz, Totally understand. In saying that, the full window view is spectacular when at sea. You may find that the infinite veranda is acceptable now that you know what to expect. The ship has a lot to offer so I sincerely hope you enjoy your trip. 😎 Thanks so much for watching🛳️👍🏻

[@MalcolmfromNY]

Cool shoutout from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@PhilCatsea]

Hellooooooo Sweden!! 🇸🇪🇨🇦 My brother lived there years ago and it’s in my bucket list👍🏻 Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@sabrinarodriguez7980]

Hi Phil, I love all your videos! Sailing on the Apex very soon and wondering where you stored your luggage. Do luggages fit under the bed?

[@PhilCatsea]

Hi Sabrina, thanks so much 👍🏻 We always store our luggage under the bed. Most ships have room there as kind as your luggage isn’t HUGE lol. 😉 Enjoy your cruise🛳 Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@CyberSkunk90]

Do those doors to the balcony keep the outside air from heating up or cooling down the room? Like if I want to sit on that balcony with the window down for an hour, but it's 80 degrees outside, is it going to heat up the room even if you close the balcony doors?

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes. Those doors aren’t sealed. They help but don’t stop the room from heating up. Plus, as I recall, when the window is down the AC turns off.

[@bbnnybunny8356]

Q, on the balcony do those doors have to be closed? Or can you open the window and leave the door open too??

[@PhilCatsea]

No the doors can be left open and the infinite veranda can be accessed either way. 👍🏻

[@bbnnybunny8356]

Sweet!!! I love the smell of the ocean and the salty breeze!! I enjoy watching your videos!!

[@DavidL-c4w]

Was there an outlet in the bathroom?

[@PhilCatsea]

As per usual … just the ones for an electric shaver 👍🏻

[@MP-pl7bx]

I don’t think you mentioned that there is a large drawer in the bathroom under the sink.

[@PhilCatsea]

Was there? lol. I guess we never noticed it. You’d think after 2 weeks we would have 🤣 Thanks for the tip👍🏻

[@RECHARGED77]

definitely yay.

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻 We love a fine wine 🍷 Thanks for watching and commenting. 🛳️👍🏻

[@cara7309]

The privacy alone sells the veranda it for me…balconies are great until they’re not and all it takes is 1 loud ‘lookie Lou’ to ruin your evenings.

[@PhilCatsea]

Pros and cons for sure. Definitely don’t need any “Lookie Lou’s”. Something to consider. Thanks 👍🏻

[@galopoulo75]

I’ve watched 4 year old reviews of the edge where the hinged doors were clear. More recent reviews show them obscured. It seems like they may have added film to the once clear doors. No idea why as I’m already mixed on the infinite balcony but the obscure doors for me is a deal breaker.

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes I’ve seen that also. I’m not sure what they are thinking? For us it’s not a deal breaker. We will try one of the newer edge class ships in the future ( beyond, ascent etc) but only if the price is right. Plus they do have a few “traditional balconies “ so maybe try one of these? Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻 Cheers.

[@jonathanbaxter2895]

The frosted glass is ideal if you don’t want the blind down and you like to sleep with the window down It saves embarrassing moments

[@PhilCatsea]

Good point but it’s useless at keeping the light out. But not otherwise not a bad idea for when you’re pulling into port. Pointless when you’re at sea though. Always good to hear a play point of view. Thanks for watching and sharing 🛳️👍🏻😎

[@ThereToHereTravels]

Great cabin tour! Love the highchair tip lol! Found you on Instagram. New subscribers here!

[@PhilCatsea]

Hey there! Thanks for the sub.👍🏻. I follow you on Instagram. Like your reels and posts. Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for the great feedback and thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@ThereToHereTravels]

@@PhilCatsea We follow you on Instagram too! It’s a great place to find other KZbinrs support and inspire each other! You’re great!

[@PhilCatsea]

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[@machellep1]

They make magnet hooks especially for cruise ships. Amazon

[@PhilCatsea]

Hey there. Yes they do… I looked locally last minute before our trip and couldn’t find any. Then it was too late to order from AMAZON. next time I will. Thanks. ( I still think they should have at least 2 in the stateroom ) just saying 😉 Sorry the delay on this comment. For some reason some of the comments have been held for review and I just found out? I’ve figured it out now though lol Thanks for the great feedback and thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@kikifarrar7353]

The walls are metal so you bring your own magnetic hooks. We have on all cruises on Celebrity.

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes that’s true. We now have magnetic hooks and don’t travel without them. 👍🏻

[@lauriescott2308]

Having cruised with Celebrity before, I always has a balcony. Just completed the Edge with the Infinity Veranda. Did NOT enjoy the room at all.

[@PhilCatsea]

HI Laurie, We can totally understand why you felt that way. In our opinion we love a traditional balcony the most. That being said an infinite verandah would not stop us from cruising this class of ship IF the Price is right😎 We would like to try the Beyond as it looks like they have made some positive design changes. As always it's about personal choice and VALUE. Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@lauriescott2308]

Yes…..it’s all about personal choices. Spoke with other passengers who shared my opinion.

[@PhilCatsea]

Agreed👍🏻

[@Steinlage63]

I am going on our first ever cruise to Alaska on the Edge on May 23rd, 2025 (leaving out of Seattle for 7 nights). I have booked the Prime Concierge IV but am considering a Sky Suite (but it is $1,500 more!). Since you have been in both rooms, just curious, what did you not like of the IV room? It is a hard decision for me to make so any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@Assassin1959]

The bar at the window eye level when you're sitting has to be high enough to prevent stupid people from accidentally fall and kill themself. Also parents that shouldn't be parents that let their kids do what ever they want and do not watch them at all because they on a vacation and expect everyone else take care of their kids, well that window is high enough to hopefully prevent kids from falling too. If you don't want the mirror to fog, turn the temp up and wait a little bit before you open the window.

[@PhilCatsea]

All good points and they all apply to a traditional balcony room also. The window can be locked as to not open as can a door to a traditional balcony. The height is awkward for the chairs they provided and also the thickness of the rail. The height of the rail is not the issue. As for the fogging of the glass… I don’t know of too many people that want to warm up the room past the dew point just to sit on their balcony. And it’s not just the mirror it’s all surfaces. Thanks for the input and the opinion as I am sure someone will find it helpful. Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@heathermichael3987]

The infinite verandas are safer for the ship.

[@PhilCatsea]

Hey there 👋🏻 Not so sure on that one 🤔 how do you figure they are safer?

[@tigressbassgirl1122]

the one annoying thing was the veranda windows sqeeled bad going up and down

[@PhilCatsea]

Ours never squealed … but so slow. LOL

[@grantf8587]

These cabins are truly awful. the captain has an override switch and in the case of light wind, rain or cleaning they get locked due to health & safety so you can not open the window so in reality you pay for a balcony/window but are stuck in an oceanview also extremely slow and noisy to open as well as the air conditioning being turned off automatically when you lower the window..... when you are sitting down with the window lowered it is at eye level so you have no view looking out when seated......

[@PhilCatsea]

All good points and all true. That being said they do have an appeal to many people. In the end it’s the individuals vacation and money so the choice is up to the individual. Thanks for the comment👍🏻

[@danlindaking1750]

Celebrity beyond food

[@PhilCatsea]

Food is definitely good! Cheers Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@chuckfowler8875]

There is absolutely nowhere to put your suitcases at all.

[@PhilCatsea]

We put all our suitcases under the be. There’s lots of room👍🏻 it’s a cruise hack most people use. Thx for watching 👍🏻

[@chuckfowler8875]

@PhilCatsea Every Cruise I've been on there is no under the bed!! Been on Carinval, Norwegian and Disney..Were talking about doing Celebrity thats why I've been watching your videos.

[@PaulaDanish]

I hate the new Celebrity Ships! We have been in those rooms and I much prefer a balcony! Who thought these designs were good!🙄😳🫤

[@PhilCatsea]

Something for everyone I guess. We do prefer their older ships, solstice or M class but the edge class do have some nice features. To each their own I guess. Cheers 🛳️👍🏻