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Royal is doing an amazing job handling the Noro situation. Staff must be exhausted as they are constantly cleaning sanitizing. All common items removed from tables. Purell wipe cannisters everywhere along with the usual squirt sanitizer. Jamaica did not allow us to get off and Royal gave everyone a 1 day credit to our accounts. There is a person standing at the freestyle coke machine wiping it after each use. Hoping to stay healthy and constant hand washing. We were told approximately 2% of those onboard affected. They took on extra medical staff in Jamaica to help care for the sick. Not sure whether we will be allowed off in Cozumel.

hcat- “The purpose” show was just singing but we only stayed thru about 4 songs and I think there was still half an hour left so not sure what happened but it appeared to just be singing. Her voice was beautiful. Had it been songs I recognized. I probably would have enjoyed. I felt bad as I rarely leave a show mid stream as I feel it’s rude to the performers, but It was our last night of a very short cruise so really wanted to find something more enjoyable.

Cloudybay- Thank u, we have not seen that movie but that explains why other seem quite enthuastic about it. We stayed thru about 4 songs and only knew 1.

VT-Interesting about casino drink comp. we do gamble but nothing big by any means. On Royal u only get casino comps if yr a heavy hitter in casino

For comparison purposes on Harmony /Royal drink hours were 5:00- 8:00. So 3 hrs vs 2 on Celebrity. 3 drinks were loaded daily to seapass including 1 st nite  for use at most all bars, in addition drinks and hordeurves were available in the diamond lounge and did not count against the ones loaded to card. So Royal has a bit more value to us.

We received the same card and the cocktail hour was 5-7. None were loaded for first evening because they had a captains club reception and provided drinks there. That was in the fine print on the card.We had dinner at 6 pm and were able to get the drinks at dinner. My husband was drinking wine which they refilled and did not ask for his card at all. Not sure if that was a one - off thing. Also last nite in casino at craps table he asked to purchase a wine and was told it was free. This may be only a temporary thing for Edge. We were told vouchers could not be used at Eden or Martini and so never attempted.

Timbek2-some nice person on cruise critic posted the oasis deal and A few got it. Think it only lasted a few hours before price jumped back up. Gotta love cruise critic!

I will try to do a review later and as I said we are Royal cruisers so will do a bit of comparison but think we need to do one of the traditional Celebrity ships to do a true comparison. We like to cruise often and the price point between Royal and Celebrity is significant. This 3 day was $1,100 in Oceanview with a $300 OBC. The next is Oasis on Royal 7 nights in balcony which was a steal at $1,290 with $100 OBC. But I truly did enjoy MANY aspects of the Edge. 

I have a few pics that are from the first night to post. My phone battery died so they were on husband’s phone n he didn’t have internet, so these are out of order. First night dinner was in Tuscan. Captain’s club first night reception.

VT- No , unfortunately not. In car halfway home already. We have a 7 night on Oasis with Royal Jan 6 th so cud not swing the pricing for the full week for Edge. 

Kearney- Sorry I do not know about luggage valet since we drove in.

Silent Dance Party! 

Casino was not good to me😂

Jesseslola- Since this is only a 3 night preview cruise we didn’t get to see all shows but they are unique to this ship and no not like Royals productions Cats, Grease, Hairspray etc. 

Late night eats at oceanview cafe

Misc. photos

Rooftop garden, several groups up here enjoying soothing guitar music and lots of comfy seating.

Ok so unfortunately neither of us were fond of “The Purpose” show. I can’t quite put my finger on why but I suspect it has to do with not knowing any of the songs they performed. We left early. Other’s seemed to be enjoying it.

Jesselola-We are not in the room much but no not at all claustrophobic feeling. Looking out at the water is nice.

Awaiting the start of show called “The Purpose” 

Jesseslola- I’m sorry I do not know if the square footage is the same on insides vs oceanview but I THINK it likely is.

Kearney- Definitely pack a sweater. I haven’t needed mine except once but it may be a bit chillier in a few weeks. Day time women’s dress very casual- sun dresses, capris, shorts, bathing suits n cover ups. Evening time about even between dresses and dressy top pant outfits. Evening chic night saw a few fancier dresses but no formal gowns. Lots of lil black dresses. 2 men in tuxes, several suits, lots of collared shirts with dressy trousers. 

Jimlain- yes, no pre-printed photos . You view on screen and have a choice of digital or printed. Eden panini they took our order and name and said about 10 min wait to return. Seating was plentiful and the line was short. That was about 1:30 pm