We haven't exactly abandoned ship from X, but following our November transatlantic voyage in a PH on the APEX, we're considering other cruise lines. Like many others, we have remained loyal to Celebrity for the past 23 years. We have always enjoyed sailing on a new ship and typically embark on two transatlantic cruises and one or two others with port-intensive itineraries annually.
This year, there are plenty of options, with Silversea Nova, Oceania Vista, Seabourn Pursuit, and Regent Grandeur taking the lead with their impressive new ships. After enjoying The Retreat on the E-Class ships since the launch of Edge in December 2018, we decided it was time to explore the new offerings from other top premium cruise lines without the ‘small ship within a ship’ concept. Currently, we have 15 nights booked on Oceania Vista and an Alaskan cruise booked on Silversea Nova for 2024. X was fortunate to have new ships released in close succession, while other lines did not have the same advantage. Now, there are many choices for all types of cruisers. With X's ridiculous current suite pricing compared to the smaller premium brands, it is a no-brainer.