JoePDX

Wonderful photos.  The ship looks beautiful, but will take some getting used to for us long time R-Class fans.   Having first sailed on Nautica (then the R5) back in March 2001 for our very first cruise.   Can it be 18+ years ago!

Joe

On 8/8/2019 at 7:46 AM, toronto guys said:

I spoke with Celebrity and you do not have to prebook regular dining room. They do not give you this option. Thank you for your responses

<<<just read you have traditional dining>>>>

My response for others with Choice dining:   My suggestion is to definitely prebook.   You do have to be on Choice dining and not traditional.  On our transatlantic in April/May I prebooked all of our nights spread across the four dining rooms.   We could come to the maitre d' and always be immediately seated.    Several nights those without reservations we being handed a "beeper" and told waits would be 20-40 minutes. 

We also found if we had a reservation but wanted to go early, never was a problem being seated immediately.

Joe

Concur with others, we had no problem storing our large bags under the bed on Edge.

Joe

6 hours ago, Blazerboy said:

"Will my cruise that I plan to book in 2025 once itineraries are released be affected?  The ship is past its prime, and it's outrageous that they are potentially going to charge me an amount that I don't know yet, but is sure to be more than I want to pay, for a cruise that will be possibly ruined by periods of floating and/or calm seas.  I didn't buy 10 shares of dramamine stock for this!  I want compensation!"

 

How's that for panic?

You deserve compensation Andrew.   

Welcome home to the ATW cruisers.   THANK YOU for sharing your wonderful experiences with us.   Fingers crossed we will take one someday soon!  :-)

Joe

47 minutes ago, PaulMCO said:

That is not a 40% discount.  You pay a premium for a Cuba cruise at least 20% from the same regular Caribbean cruise.  So in actuality Oceania gives you a 20% discount.   Still not bad, but but for a same ole-same ole.

Won't know for certain until they post the new itinerary and pricing, but I compared to a 12 night RT Miami on Sirena, departing February 25 which doesn't seem to prove your point....

Our Cuba cruise, category F was $2099 cruise only for 10 night in Cat F.    Caribbean cruise 12 night is $2799 cruise only for a category F.   

Taking to a daily rate, our Cuba Cruise $209.90 a day, less 40% would net to $125.94 a day.   Caribbean cruise $233.25 a day, less 40% would next to $139.95 a day.

Either was doesn't matter for  us, as we are not interested in a Caribbean itinerary.   Hoping there might be a discount for booking another itinerary rather than just cancelling.

Joe

We are booked on the 2/1/2020 Sirena cruise to Cuba.  The following was posted today on our Roll Call that the 2/1/2020 cruise is "cancelled" and replaced with an itinerary of St. Barts, Martinique, St. Lucia, Antigua, San Juan and Bahamas, round trip Miami.    Those booked who accept this itinerary will receive a 40% discount.    As for us we are not interested in the Caribbean.     This was a rebooking of a booking we made on board, so I'm hopeful that they will give us some leeway in not forcing the "repayment" of the incentive we received to book on board.   I have another Oceania itinerary picked out, just waiting to hear from our TA.

Joe

14 hours ago, Silkroad said:

Almost forgot to mention that we only once noticed a sewer scent (deck 12, midship) and it was gone within a couple hours. We think it was a problem with a specific cabin, and it was obviously resolved very quickly. 

We smelled sewer strongly in the hallway near our stateroom (8314) when we embarked.   When we came back after exploring the ship it was gone.   Only smelled it one other day (same area) when we were docked, can’t remember the port.    Didn’t smell anything anywhere else on the ship. 

Joe

Since you are discussing Lisbon, I'll add this photo I took of Edge from the Alfama.    

The new cruise terminal in Lisbon is quite lovely and just a 5 or 10 minute walk into the main part of town.

Joe

15 minutes ago, Silkroad said:

Must not forget our stop for...

We didn't have the "official ones", but oh my - those little custards are GOOD!   

36 minutes ago, vtcruising said:

 

I also had a question from your review: " There is a swinging door (with round window) in the hall between 8314 and 8323." Was this across the hall or in between the cabins? Was it a cabin steward's storage room or do you know?

 

Thanks!

No, just across the passenger hallway at the aft.   You can go from port to starboard or visa versa.   It’s stainless steel, so a fire break?

just saw Michelle’s response...she covered it more eloquently than I did....   😎

Joe

9) If you were in 7315, 7312, 8323 or 8314 was there a white box on the balcony (there appears to be something in picture below)? Did you balcony seem larger than other SV's (if you saw any others)?

We were in 8314 - no white box.  I suspect what you are seeing as a white box is actually the result of a shadow from the overhang of the balcony above, against the bulkhead.

The balcony for 8314 is definitely larger than 8312.   We were originally in 8312 but after scrutinizing photos (like the one you posted above although this one is better than what I found!) I determined that 8314 had the larger balcony.    8312 is narrower at the balcony rail than at the bulkhead.   I peeked discretely to prove what I thought was the case from the photos.   I always thought I preferred bed by the bath and agonized over the move to 8314 - in the end we loved it!   Especially that extra room from the side of the bed to the balcony door.

One other thing to mention about the balcony doors - on Edge those with a standard balcony door only has an "opening/locking" handle on the inside.    None on the outside.   I heard reports of people getting locked out on the balcony when their travel partner went inside and through habit, swung the handle to lock the door.   Also when the seas are only moderately rough, the door will open and close with the roll of the sea if you are on the balcony.    BAD design!

Joe

3 hours ago, hcat said:

After reading about noise issues over the Club and theater, I'm a bit worried again about our Deck 7 SV over EDEN. 

 

I will post on the new SV thread seeking more info about music and noise..esp foe the late show there

2 hours ago, Silkroad said:

Sorry hcat, I forgot to mention that during our cabin crawl, I specifically asked the occupants of SV 8314 if they had any noise issues from Eden. They hadn’t had any issues. They’ve just returned from their journey, and posted a cabin review on the cabin sticky yesterday. I didn’t notice noise issues in their review, but I’ll look again. BTW, in response to my question about the space between the bed and the veranda door, they’ve kindly emailed a few of their cabin photos to me, some of which may also be in their  cabin review. I’ll post those additional photos and comments later this morning😊

We had no noise issues in SV8314 from Eden.   In fact when we were in the room we heard no noise from anywhere.   Cabin was very quiet.    We could see the lights from Eden on the ships wake at night which was quite pretty (and unexpected).    We would book an SV on Edge class ships again with no concerns.

Joe

13 hours ago, Silkroad said:

I recognize him because he’s one of the few people aboard who could do a handstand on a piece of vibrating furniture, and I think that is his little girl...see the little blonde head?

I believe you are correct.   She is a cutie.   We also met Benjamin (and his Mom) the son of the F&B Manager.   The staff in Eden all seemed to love Benjamin.

Joe

3 hours ago, Lastdance said:

Keep her safe for those going across the Atlantic on Sunday...but by all means, have a wonderful journey!

Absolutely!   Cannot wait to get on board!

Joe

We had a great experience on EVA Air although it has been a few years.   Their premium economy is quite nice!   

Have a great crossing.   

Joe

We have used Carrie V. too....  🙂

Have a great crossing!   We are in final throws of packing for our departure to FLL on Friday and EDGE!

Joe

22 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Couple pictures of our room at Embassy Suites.  The rooms are showing some wear and tear but clean and comfortable.   You can’t beat the location. 

 

Prices are on the high side at $212. 

 

 

Thank you for sharing the pictures and your comments.   We are staying there next Friday and Saturday before we board Edge for the TA.   Originally had booked the Riverside, but cancelled when ES had a nice sale....  Got ours for $171 a night.   

Have a great time!

Joe (and Jeff)

For us, there would be no choice.  Murano....   We usually dine there a least two nights on a cruise.    

Joe

Thanks for the review!   We are looking forward to our cruise in April.

Joe

1 hour ago, Edgewater601 said:

I am on one leg of this ATW cruise Joe.  I think we are on the Edge together.  Look forward to meeting you.

 

Connie

Hi Connie -  We are!   Closing in on a month until we leave!   🙂    Look forward to meeting you and hearing about your adventures.

Joe

Another recommendation for the Harbour Grand. We have stayed there twice.  Stunning views of Hong Kong Harbour.   Steps away from a Star Ferry terminal too.   In a more residential area - which gives you a different perspective.  They also have a shuttle to the Kowloon area that drops off right by the Peninsula Hotel.

Joe

On 3/12/2019 at 2:19 PM, dude_hdt said:

Thanks for the live postings.  I'm currently targeting ATW2025...yeah, way out there so hoping for iteniary like 2021.

 

That is about what I am targeting too!   🙂

Joe

We will be on for 15 nights for the TA in April.   Happy to report back in May.   

Since all Edge sailings to date have been 7 days or shorter, there is no first hand knowledge.

Joe