Celebrity Edge - True Modern Luxury

Celebrity Edge Large ship full of innovation. 13,818 tons and carries 2,918 passengers. Would suit younger couples and young at heart alike looking for the Celebrity Modern Luxury. This stunning ship absolutely blew me away. Anyone looking for ‘Modern Luxury’ with activity and entertainment will not be disappointed! New Infinite Balconies – giving the choice of balcony as as part of the stateroom or closed off as you prefer. A glass window drops down half way by the touch of a button to create the balcony. These balconies are 23% bigger than the ones on the Solstice Class ships and they have a spacious shower room. There is plenty of drawer space but the downside is a limited hanging space for dresses. Suites (Sky Suite up to Iconic suite) are very spacious. Suite guests have their own restaurant, Lumiere and have access to The Retreat area which includes a private sun deck with a pool, hot tubs and a bar. The Retreat lounge serves drinks and canapes and afternoon tea and is open 24/7. There are 4 main dining rooms – Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, Normandie and Cyprus Restaurants. Each have their own select menu options and all offer the same signature dishes. If you choose Anytime Dining you can each in any of these. If you choose a fixed dining you will be allocated one of the four restaurants. Aqua Class guests have their own restaurant ‘Blu’ which has a special healthy menu. Speciality restaurants have a cover charge including the Fine Cut Steakhouse, Le Grand Bistro, Le Petit Chef, Raw on 5 at the Magic Carpet, Rooftop Grill and Eden Restaurant. Although I didn’t experience this myself the Le Petit Chef is a new concept with your own ‘mini chef’ / hologram at the table! Must try that next time (and I loved this ship so much there will a next time). The Magic Carpet is another first for the cruise industry reaching up to 13 floors. When at the top on Deck 16, it is turned into Dinner on the Edge restaurant. At lunchtime, it is positioned on Deck 5 for lunch and drinks. It is also used as a disembarkation platform on Deck 2, when required. Another new concept is Eden which is a chill-out location during the day and a showtime area in the evening and is also home to the Eden restaurant. It is a bright and airy venue spanning 3 floors. The theatre is very contemporary with an open circular stage and no curtains. There is a nightclub called The Club and a children’s club called The Camp at Sea. Resort deck features an open-air pool with enormous TV screen and a comfortable covered solarium area which also has a pool. The Rooftop garden is a stunning area with unusual sculptures. The Grand Plaza covers 3 floors and opens up the restaurants and bars – the hub of the ship. Enjoy the vodka flight pass drinks here and Martini bar. Lively and fun venue. As soon as I am able I would love to sail on this ship again (2 days is fare too short!).