Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge from Celebrity Cruises : Everything you need to know
In the winter of 2018 Celebrity Cruises expanded its fleet with the Celebrity Edge. The first ship of the luxurious and currently newest Edge class exceeds the previous expectations. On board, guests can enjoy a unique view from the world's first Magic Carpet, a tennis court-sized platform that can move over 13 decks. Depending on which deck the magic carpet is, it can serve as an extension of the restaurant, the pool area or the embarkation station. During the day and in the evening the Rooftop Garden is a hotspot on board. The ship can accommodate up to 2900 passengers at a length of 300 meters. The new fleet member was built at the STX shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. Guests can expect 5-star comfort, excellent service and excellent cuisine at attractive prices. A special highlight on board are the more than 4,000 works of art. The sculpture of the white butterfly on the pool deck is particularly eye-catching.
About Celebrity Cruises
The Celebrity Cruises fleet, marked by an X on the chimney, combines the best sides of elegant cruises with a modern lifestyle. The worldwide routes and the international atmosphere are especially interesting for experienced cruise guests. Although it is casual and relaxed during the day, the dress code Smart Casual is expected at the so-called Chic Evenings. Most of the ships of the ships are designed very classy. The Solstice and Edge class, on the other hand, convinces the trend-conscious public with its innovative design. For German guests there are menus and with sufficient participants also shore excursions in German.
Celebrity Edge facts
- Ship class: Edge class
- Inaugural cruise: 2018
- Home port: Valletta
- Length: 306 m
- Tonnage: 129,500 GRT
- Speed: 24 knots
- Decks: 16 decks
- Passenger: 2,918
- Crew: 1,377
- Language: English
- Currency: $
- Internet: Wifi for a fee
- Smoking: Allowed in designated areas
Staterooms
The Celebrity Edge offers spacious cozy and comfortable furnished staterooms of which 90% offer a private balcony. Moreover, the bathrooms of the luxurious Edge Class are 10 % larger than on the Solstice Class. Furthermore Celebrity provides two new suite categories. The Iconic suites, has an approximate size of 241 sqm including a veranda with a 270 degree view belonging to the Iconic suites. The Edge Villas include a private diving pool as well as an exclusive access to The Retreat. In this special area you can enjoy an outside area with a pool and a bar, a restaurant and an inside lounge.
Atmosphere on Board
The Celebrity Edge hosts a very international audience. Nevertheless, the audience also depends on the ships itinerary and travel destinations.Guests of every age group feel comfortable on this elegant ship. However, the highest percentage of guests are middle-aged and older people.Elegant furnishings, large space, first-class comfort and excellent cuisine ensure well-being on board. Despite the elegant atmosphere, life on board is relaxed and varied. During the day it is rather casual, but on special evenings formal dress is expected in the main restaurant.
Celebrity Edge restaurants, bars & lounges
The excellent cuisine is one of the shipping company's quality features. The luxurious main restaurant offers multi-course menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But you can also enjoy a special culinary experience in the specialty restaurants. Do you like to keep things casual? No problem - some cafés and bistros also have a great selection for you to choose from.
The following restaurants are already included in the price:
- Cosmopolitan Restaurant
- Normandie Restaurant
- Cyprus Restaurant
- Tuscan Restaurant
- Mast Grill
- Eden Café
- Spa Café
- Oceanview Café
- Luminae (exclusively for suite guests)
- Blu (exclusively for AquaClass guests)
In the following restaurants you pay a surcharge:
- Fine Cut Steakhouse
- Le Grand Bistro
- Le Petit Chef
- Raw on 5
- Magic Carpet
- Rooftop Garden Grill
- Eden Restaurant
In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts. Enjoy your drinks in the Martini Bar, the Café al Bacio, the Magic Carpet, the Club, the Il Secondo Bacio, the Eden Bar, the Sunset Bar, the Pool Bar or the Casino Bar. Retreat guests also have access to the special Retreat Lounge and the Retreat Pool Bar.
Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation
It does not matter if you prefer a quiet and relaxed vacation or would like amusement Celebrity Cruises offers a wide range of entertainment on board. Buying art at frequent auctions, playing bingo or listen to an interesting lecture on your upcoming travel destination various entertainments are provided day and night during your stay on board. Different Beauty and Wellness treatments are also offered at the Spa in conjunction with additional cost. The upper dock offers several exercise possibilities. Guests have the probability to jog, enjoy generous pool and whirlpool area or savor the seaview in a private atmosphere.
Our Summary
Celebrity Edge is a cruise ship suiting especially passengers, who are seeking for a luxurious cruise vacation, but still preferring a more casual and relaxed living atmosphere during the stay. Excellent food and high- class service are the two main attributes the Celebrity Cruise line is standing for. Moreover Celebrity Cruise is known for their international flair on board.
