Lloyd555 Posted May 2, 2017 Author #76 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Lloyd, is this possibly the bridge of the Edge?Found on STX Facebook. Well, STX France also builds offshore stations, which is what this looks like to be part of. http://www.stxfrance.com/UK/stxfrance-emr-0-EMR.awp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted May 2, 2017 #77 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Well, STX France also builds offshore stations, which is what this looks like to be part of. http://www.stxfrance.com/UK/stxfrance-emr-0-EMR.awp Hmmm that would be funny looking bridge for sure....thanks for clarifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted May 3, 2017 #78 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Lloyd, is this possibly the bridge of the Edge? Would be way too early for the bridge block of the Edge. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarwood3 Posted May 11, 2017 #79 Share Posted May 11, 2017 We are booked on the inaugural, Sky Suite 9189. We are going to the Edge Tour event in St Petersburg on Friday, very excited to see things more up close and personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazR Posted May 12, 2017 #80 Share Posted May 12, 2017 We are booked on the inaugural, Sky Suite 9189. We are going to the Edge Tour event in St Petersburg on Friday, very excited to see things more up close and personal. How did you book the inaugural? They have not as of yet announced anything. If you have booked it what is the ninety and when is it? We are booked for a March cruise but would be interested in the inaugural as well. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarwood3 Posted May 12, 2017 #81 Share Posted May 12, 2017 How did you book the inaugural? They have not as of yet announced anything. If you have booked it what is the ninety and when is it? We are booked for a March cruise but would be interested in the inaugural as well. Charles Actually the booking for the Edge opened on March 13th and I booked a Sunset Veranda that day. Then a couple weeks later, we had our travel agent call and see if there was availability for a Sky Suite and there were 2, so we took both since our moms are going with us. Not sure what you mean by "ninety" in your question. Today is the Edge Mobile Tour in St Pete, Florida...going to that ...hoping to see some new pics that we have yet to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarwood3 Posted May 12, 2017 #82 Share Posted May 12, 2017 So today we went to the Edge Mobile Tour. It was pretty interesting to watch this 15min animated movie. Easier to imagine the spaces once we saw it "live" and moving, with people walking in the spaces, camera moving and seeing the magic carpet move up and down. They said only 25% of the ship has been revealed. They are doing it in stages to prevent other cruise lines copying and implementing the innovations before the Edge sets sail. The next reveal will be a culinary one in June, describing all the restaurants. Supposedly at that time, reservations will be enabled for restaurants. The reveal after that will be later in summer I think and will be the entertainment reveal, such as theatre, spa etc. They said they thought it would head to the Mediterranean May 2019 but hasnt been confirmed yet. Sailings beyond May 2019 should be published this October. The Infinite veranda works a little different than I thought. Actually serves 2 purposes...open the doors and you have more room in cabin and it can still be enclosed. Open up what appears to be a large window next, which slides down to where the glass barrier would be and you have your veranda. Pretty interesting . It's gonna be one gorgeous ship! The design elements are so high end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv_nyc Posted May 12, 2017 #83 Share Posted May 12, 2017 How did you book the inaugural? They have not as of yet announced anything. If you have booked it what is the ninety and when is it? We are booked for a March cruise but would be interested in the inaugural as well. Charles We're on the inaugural as well. Just call Celebrity to book; there are plenty of cabins available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazR Posted May 13, 2017 #84 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Actually the booking for the Edge opened on March 13th and I booked a Sunset Veranda that day. Then a couple weeks later, we had our travel agent call and see if there was availability for a Sky Suite and there were 2, so we took both since our moms are going with us. Not sure what you mean by "ninety" in your question. Today is the Edge Mobile Tour in St Pete, Florida...going to that ...hoping to see some new pics that we have yet to see. Leave it to spell check to screw things up. When sailings were announced we immediately booked a March cruise. I have heard nothing about being able to book the inaugural cruise. It will obviously start in France but know nothing else. I am assuming it will be a TA as it has to be in Fla for its Dec bookings going forward, When you state that you have booked its inaugural are you talking about its France departure? How does one find out what its inaugural cruise itinerary will be? What have you booked? Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv_nyc Posted May 14, 2017 #85 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Leave it to spell check to screw things up. When sailings were announced we immediately booked a March cruise. I have heard nothing about being able to book the inaugural cruise. It will obviously start in France but know nothing else. I am assuming it will be a TA as it has to be in Fla for its Dec bookings going forward, When you state that you have booked its inaugural are you talking about its France departure? How does one find out what its inaugural cruise itinerary will be? What have you booked? Charles Hi Charles, the first paying passenger/revenue generating cruise is the Dec 16 Eastern Caribbean cruise. I don't remember where I saw it, but it was something from Celebrity, that there isn't going to be a transatlantic cruise offering for passengers. My opinion is that given the number of outdoor areas, there would be a lot of disappointment for passengers on a transatlantic in early December. When we did the Quantum transatlantic in November 2014, the outside areas were closed most of the time because of the weather and rougher seas. Of course, anything could change, but right now, the first paying passenger cruise is the one on the 16th of December. Hope this helps, Joanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted May 15, 2017 #86 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi Charles, the first paying passenger/revenue generating cruise is the Dec 16 Eastern Caribbean cruise. I don't remember where I saw it, but it was something from Celebrity, that there isn't going to be a transatlantic cruise offering for passengers. My opinion is that given the number of outdoor areas, there would be a lot of disappointment for passengers on a transatlantic in early December. When we did the Quantum transatlantic in November 2014, the outside areas were closed most of the time because of the weather and rougher seas. Of course, anything could change, but right now, the first paying passenger cruise is the one on the 16th of December. Hope this helps, Joanna I read or heard that somewhere (Celebrity) also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazR Posted May 15, 2017 #87 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi Charles, the first paying passenger/revenue generating cruise is the Dec 16 Eastern Caribbean cruise. I don't remember where I saw it, but it was something from Celebrity, that there isn't going to be a transatlantic cruise offering for passengers. My opinion is that given the number of outdoor areas, there would be a lot of disappointment for passengers on a transatlantic in early December. When we did the Quantum transatlantic in November 2014, the outside areas were closed most of the time because of the weather and rougher seas. Of course, anything could change, but right now, the first paying passenger cruise is the one on the 16th of December. Hope this helps, Joanna I was hoping they would offer an initial cruise from the port where the ship was given birth to to its home in Florida. Certainly it is not crossing empty as there are way too many people like myself who would be interested in its truly inaugural cruise. Having crossed the ocean in excess of 8 voyages we have been very fortunate. Other than our crossing from northern Europe all of our crossings have been of the southern variety and I can honestly tell you that we have never had anything approaching a "bumpy ride". Almost all have been as calm as can be and reasonably warm considering they have all been Fall TA's ....so we're talking about November/December. There is no way it is coming across empty. They may be saving it for special invites if not making it available to us. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted May 16, 2017 #88 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I was hoping they would offer an initial cruise from the port where the ship was given birth to to its home in Florida. Certainly it is not crossing empty as there are way too many people like myself who would be interested in its truly inaugural cruise. Having crossed the ocean in excess of 8 voyages we have been very fortunate. Other than our crossing from northern Europe all of our crossings have been of the southern variety and I can honestly tell you that we have never had anything approaching a "bumpy ride". Almost all have been as calm as can be and reasonably warm considering they have all been Fall TA's ....so we're talking about November/December. There is no way it is coming across empty. They may be saving it for special invites if not making it available to us. Charles X is repeating the introduction process they used for Solstice's Inaugural. She crossed the Atlantic without paying passengers. Her inaugural sailing was Nov. 23, 2008 in the Caribbean (we were on it). There are, I believe, 2 two night sailings before the revenue sailing on Dec. 16th. The ship's naming ceremony will occur on the first sailing. These sailings are by invitation, for VIP's, travel agents, the Press, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazR Posted May 17, 2017 #89 Share Posted May 17, 2017 X is repeating the introduction process they used for Solstice's Inaugural. She crossed the Atlantic without paying passengers. Her inaugural sailing was Nov. 23, 2008 in the Caribbean (we were on it).There are, I believe, 2 two night sailings before the revenue sailing on Dec. 16th. The ship's naming ceremony will occur on the first sailing. These sailings are by invitation, for VIP's, travel agents, the Press, etc.. That's what I thought. Thanks for the info. I guess we'll just have to wait till our March 3rd booking. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted May 17, 2017 #90 Share Posted May 17, 2017 There are, I believe, 2 two night sailings before the revenue sailing on Dec. 16th. The ship's naming ceremony will occur on the first sailing. These sailings are by invitation, for VIP's, travel agents, the Press, etc.. Just to clarify ... the naming ceremony won´t be on the first revenue cruise starting Dec 16th but pretty likely on one of the previous pre inaugurals which are invitation only. Can be just one pre inaugural but I assume it´s at least 2 2-nighters. Depending on whether the ship is fully finished there might be another pre inaugural out of Europe somewhere (maybe Hamburg, maybe Rotterdam or Eemshaven, maybe Southampton). steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted May 17, 2017 #91 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Depending on whether the ship is fully finished there might be another pre inaugural out of Europe somewhere (maybe Hamburg, maybe Rotterdam or Eemshaven, maybe Southampton). steamboats My guess would be Southampton. In January, 2016 Lisa Lutoff-Perlo gave an interview regarding Edge to agents in the U.K. She hinted to them that they might get the first peek at Edge after she launches. Things may have changed since this article, but this was X's intention at the time. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/celebrity-cruises-gaining-an-edge-in-the-market-2658 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted May 20, 2017 Author #92 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm told that the blocks in the first photo belong to the Edge. I've seen the shipyard code J34 on this block that ensures that it's Edge. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 20, 2017 #93 Share Posted May 20, 2017 My guess would be Southampton.In January, 2016 Lisa Lutoff-Perlo gave an interview regarding Edge to agents in the U.K. She hinted to them that they might get the first peek at Edge after she launches. Things may have changed since this article, but this was X's intention at the time. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/celebrity-cruises-gaining-an-edge-in-the-market-2658 Thanks for the link... although over a year old, it was well worth reading..lots of information, bits and pieces about Edge class but no big secrets let out, Learned that LLP was with Royal C for 30 yrs....diff approach to cruising than what X used to be, and we see more " Royalizing " as time passes. She noted that formal nights were eliminated b/c they were a barrier to cruising and that X plans much more advertising... The take away quote for us was: "We are looking to raise our prices. That’s our mission.” Lisa lutoff-Perlo IMHO...That will succeed if onboard experience is brought back to a higher level...service, dining, entertainment/live music, lectures, website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted May 20, 2017 #94 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thanks, Lloyd. Amazing to be able to see her humble beginnings. Watching her take shape will be such a thrill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted May 20, 2017 Author #95 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Assembling a keel section next to the long drydock (basins A & B). Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted May 22, 2017 Author #96 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Edge keel section. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 24, 2017 #97 Share Posted May 24, 2017 When we did the Quantum transatlantic in November 2014, the outside areas were closed most of the time because of the weather and rougher seas. Hmmm.....I don't remember that, but do remember using the Flowrider on at least on 3 occasions. Also, the routes are not really comparable - Edge will be going on the southern route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 24, 2017 #98 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Depending on whether the ship is fully finished there might be another pre inaugural out of Europe somewhere (maybe Hamburg, maybe Rotterdam or Eemshaven, maybe Southampton). Bring the ship from south of France to a northern port in Dec? Unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted May 24, 2017 #99 Share Posted May 24, 2017 O.k., out of Barcelona would be a nice idea too (in December) ;)! I was "in the wrong shipyard". steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarwood3 Posted May 26, 2017 #100 Share Posted May 26, 2017 X is repeating the introduction process they used for Solstice's Inaugural. She crossed the Atlantic without paying passengers. Her inaugural sailing was Nov. 23, 2008 in the Caribbean (we were on it).There are, I believe, 2 two night sailings before the revenue sailing on Dec. 16th. The ship's naming ceremony will occur on the first sailing. These sailings are by invitation, for VIP's, travel agents, the Press, etc.. I have also seen that ships aren't necessarily completely finished when they leave the shipyard. Often times there is interior finishing to be done while en route to their inaugural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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