Celebrity Edge
Treat yourself to a nice vacation because you deserve all of it and more. What better way to do it than on a cruise ship that’s the height of luxury? The Celebrity Edge cruise ship is nothing like you’ve ever experienced, and it’s one of the most unique cruise ships to come out in recent years.
Its ship design veers away from the traditional, with the first “Magic Carpet” feature and an “Infinite Veranda” in half of the staterooms. Its unique ship design were all made in 3D and pushed for improved sea travel and overall experience. You’ll forget all your worries the instant that you’re on board!
Celebrity Edge is the lead vessel and namesake of the new line of cruise ships coming from the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Its famous Magic Carpet feature is a floating platform on the ship’s side that doubles as a dining and lounge area.
Another feature that sets it apart is its Infinite Veranda rooms. Rather than having an outdoor balcony, you have a little veranda area where you can partially open to get some fresh air or keep enclosed in a separate area of the room. 50% of the rooms have this, while the others have an ocean view.
If it’s your first time on a cruise, don’t worry about a thing. Celebrity Edge is primarily marketed to first-time cruisers but frequent travelers. It’s a whole new cruise experience, so they’re giving this to newcomers.
The crowds tend to represent middle- to upper-class people in their mid-40s. Celebrity Edge isn’t really designed for families in mind. However, you’ll still see some of them, especially during holidays or summer breaks.
Since its operations, the ship has gotten many awards. These are the 2020 Best Overall Ship by Travel Weekly’s 18th Reader’s Choice Awards and Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards’ 2020 Gold Award Premium Ship and 2020 Gold Award Large Ship.
Celebrity App
To make your experience smooth sailing, download the Celebrity App. The app makes your vacation even easier and more convenient.
Here you can do your pre-cruise planning, online check-in and plan what your daily schedule may look like. You can quickly look up the schedule for events, dining and shore excursion reservations, and even chat with other guests.
Fast Facts:
Inaugural date: December 2018
Passenger capacity: 2,918
Crew capacity: 1,320
Tonnage: 129, 500
Length: 1,004 feet
Website: https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-edge
Ports
The Departure Ports of Celebrity Edge are Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Rome, Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Sydney, Auckland, Dubai, and Singapore. Ports of Call are in Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, South Pacific, and Transatlantic.
Itinerary
Celebrity Edge currently has 53 itineraries to choose from. 19 of these are in Europe and start from a 7-night cruise option up to 12 nights. The other 14 are headed to the Caribbean, from 4 nights to as long as 10 nights.
Their earliest itinerary for 2022 is on January 2 on their 7 nights Western Caribbean cruise. They are currently in the Northwestern Atlantic Ocean on the way to Puerto Rico for one of their Caribbean cruise itineraries.
Features
The Celebrity Edge has all the standard features any cruise ships have, but there are a few surprises in store that have never been seen before. What can you expect from Celebrity Edge?
- Magic Carpet floating platform: dining and lounge area
- Retreat Lounge: private pool, sundeck, and lounge
- Staterooms with Infinite Verandas
- 29 dining options
- Spa & Fitness Center
- Theater
- Club
- Grand Plaza: a massive space for socialization
- Meeting places
- Shops & Boutiques
- Rooftop Garden
Plus! Your drinks, WIFI, and tips are always included in your rates.
Dress code
The ship’s dress code is not usually that strict except for when you’re inside their restaurants. For most areas, the dress code is casual and comfortable wear.
There are times when you have to dress it up for an event or two during the ship’s Evening Chic nights.
For restaurants, they don’t allow wearing T-shirts, swimwear, tank tops, shorts, robes, flip flops, baseball caps, or be on your bare feet.
Special offers
Before booking your tickets, you may want to check out their special offers, holiday packages, and other discounts. They have special offers depending on the season or special event, like a 50% off on your second guest’s fares.
Their standard packages you might be interested in are:
- The Retreat Package: all included premium luxury services from suites, private areas, and topnotch service at your beck and call
- Onboard Package: These are specific packages for the different features of the cruise like unlimited WIFI, drinks packages, packages on the spa, etc.
Cabins
Whatever room you choose on Celebrity Edge will feel like your home away from home. They really go above and beyond to make sure you’re as comfortable as you can be and that your vacation is flawless.
Whether you’re a solo traveler or with your family, there is a perfect room waiting for you on Celebrity Edge.
These cabins are some of the largest rooms in the Celebrity Cruise ships, and rooms start from 200 sq ft, except for solo and inside cabins. They’re all spacious with lots of storage space and with modern and sleek designs.
995 of the rooms have a king-sized bed with their standard eXhale bedding featuring a Cashmere Mattress.
What’s more, these rooms blur the lines between what’s supposed to be inside or outside these cabins. You’ll discover this with their Infinite Veranda balconies and floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Some of the standout features of all rooms are:
- conveniently located bedside USB ports
- a sitting area with either a sofa bed, sofa, or chaise lounge
- flat screen smart TV
One of the best features is a control panel where you can control the room’s settings. You can change the temperature, lower your automatic blinds, or turn the lights on and off. Plus, you don’t even have to move to do this.
If you’ve got your Celebrity App on your phone, you can use all of these controls from where you’re sitting down.
Suites
Whenever you book a suite, you’re automatically opting into the ultimate Celebrity Cruise experience: The Retreat.
The Retreat is more than just an additional amenity or feature, but it’s a whole experience. It’s an exclusive service provided to guests who book suites, and only 12% of the Celebrity Edge cabins are suites.
The Retreat includes access to the private restaurant, Luminae, and the exclusive Retreat Lounge and Retreat Sundeck.
Aside from that, you’ll also get your own attendants, access to a 24/7 concierge, and a personal retreat host. These attendants are all at your service for whatever you need, ranging from reservations to snacks.
Perks that are always included in The Retreat are Shore Excursion Credit, Premium drinks, Streaming WIFI, tips, and onboard credit.
All the suites in Celebrity Edge and their state-of-the-art designs were done by interior designer Kelly Hoppen.
Iconic Suite
The Iconic Suite is the largest suite on Celebrity Edge, and there are only two of them on board.
They’re located at the front of the ship, right above the bridge, so you get to see the same view as the captain. It can accommodate up to six people with gorgeous panoramic views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The interior has 1,892 sq ft., while the balcony has 689 sq ft.
The suite has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a private terrace, a pantry, and standard Retreat amenities.
The living area has a dining table for six, a convertible couch, a cocktail table, and more. The balcony isn’t your ordinary balcony, but it’s also got a hot tub and a sunbed. The master bedroom has the Celebrity Edge king-sized bed and a whirlpool tub in the master bathroom.
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