"LIVE" from Celebrity BEYOND. October 26th, 2022. 9-Night Repositioning. 1st Sailing from the USA.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

5 minutes ago, PinkSandGirl said:

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Bermuda blue water. 😃

 

The chairs...yeah, they could definitely be better.  I prefer the reclining chairs on S-class with a foot stool.

 

When the cushion gets wet, it stays wet for a long time so you can't sit on it.  Not very comfortable.

 

 

Just think if you had an IV balcony you would have the “balcony door” 😁 up so the cushion would’ve been dry😉

[PinkSandGirl]

7 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Just think if you had an IV balcony you would have the “balcony door” 😁 up so the cushion would’ve been dry😉

Haha. True but I like my real balcony.  😉  The sun is out and it got hot so it should hopefully dry.   Maybe I'll bring them in if it rains.  😅

 

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[hcat]

20 minutes ago, PinkSandGirl said:

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Bermuda blue water. 😃

 

The chairs...yeah, they could definitely be better.  I prefer the reclining chairs on S-class with a foot stool.

 

When the cushion gets wet, it stays wet for a long time so you can't sit on it.  Not very comfortable.

 

 

Nice pics..love your balcony..sorry chairs got wet!

[PinkSandGirl]

5 hours ago, hcat said:

Looking forward to hearing more!

Short time in Bermuda..will you just stay at the dock area?  Plenty of shops and a few  nice places for  lunch or a drink .

 

We took a cab to Hamilton and having lunch @ The Hog Penny.

 

Whenever we've been, the cab drivers have always been very friendly and give a 'tour'.   Our driver today did as well.

 

We won't make the ferry so a cab back.  

 

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Happy's Famous Rum Swizzle

 

[calicakes]

On 10/26/2022 at 7:47 AM, PinkSandGirl said:

In the cabin!!!

 

I will post pics afterwards.

 

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As someone with 2 standard poodles( not cut like that though), I like the photo!!

[calicakes]

On 10/26/2022 at 3:04 PM, MamaFej said:

Sidebar to the sidebar: I don't know if this would work for any of you, but just in case, here goes:

 

Have you considered a one-way rental car? It's a bit pricier than picking up and dropping off at the same place, but it can be a great option. In recent years, we have found it is our best option when we have to fly out of LAX. We pick up a car locally, top off the tank near LAX,  drop it off, and take the car rental shuttle to the terminal. We do the reverse for getting home. We much prefer to fly out of the smaller airport about 15 minutes from our house, but LAX is generally far less expensive, so the one-way rental is a great option for us, and far more affordable than paying for parking for more than a few days or using any sort of ride service. 

FYI, we live in Santa Clarita.  We do cheapairportparking.org.  Drive ourselves and pay about 100 a week to park.  

[PinkSandGirl]

48 minutes ago, calicakes said:

As someone with 2 standard poodles( not cut like that though), I like the photo!!

I'll take one without the reflection of the lights. 😉

 

Your poodles are cute.  😃

 

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[PinkSandGirl]

Traffic is unusually heavy in Bermuda today so we are headed back to the ship.  

 

Our driver just ran a red light along with other cars in front and behind us so we could keep going. Thankfully traffic the other way stayed.  I guess they didn't have a choice.  😆

 

Lunch and cocktails were good, bought a new bottle of Gosling's Bermuda Dark Rum and some usual souvenirs I get from everywhere, even when I've been already.   A magnet, Christmas Ornament, shot glass and a tile.  I like to buy some local items as well but we didn't have time for that.

 

It was very hot just before we got off of the ship but it has cooled down because of cloud cover.  Some drizzle here and there with blue skies trying to peak through. 

 

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If you never saw it before, the world's smallest drawbridge.   It is no longer in use.  They make them sail around now.  The mast would have to pass through when in use. 

 

[Jimbo59]

On 10/27/2022 at 12:24 PM, kwokpot said:

For people following this review just be aware Beyond no longer offers fixed early or late seating in any of the 4main restaurants. It doesn't matter what you chose as your dining preference precruise. The ship is 100% Select anytime dining.

It was explained that 40% of each dining room is allocated to precruise reservations, the remaining 60% for walk-ins.

This would explain way there have been posts on CC of people choosing fixed early or late set seating but able to make whole cruise reservations in whatever dining room they wanted. 

We are on Beyond now. First night, October 26, we went to the Normandie restaurant at 7:15. There was a line, we were given a pager and were called for dinner in about 30 minutes.

2nd night we went to Cyprus restaurant at 7:45 and were seated immediately.

 

I don’t like this system. I prefer traditional dining, fixed time, same table and same wait staff.

This change in dining room policy may have been implemented recently as my travel agent was not aware of it.

[PinkSandGirl]

We have Set Sail again. 

 

A cloudy day.  Wet out on deck. Walked a little around after having some Cafe Bacio time.  Now in the Retreat Lounge for afternoon tea.  

 

Dinner is in Eden tonight.  

 

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A few pictures since we got back on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 28, 2022 by PinkSandGirl

[PinkSandGirl]

Sky Suite - Bed Facing the Water

 

Some pictures. More to Follow. 

 

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So you can get an idea what will fit in the closet.  This is the double door closet.  There is also another backpack that goes in there.  Our checked suitcases are under the bed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[amcco]

19 hours ago, Stem to Stern said:

What has anyone heard about the Below Deck captans?  I understand  that an episode of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live hosted by Andy Cohen and featuring the Below Deck captains will be filmed on board and air on November 1st.  Can anyone on board confirm this intell?

Celebrity Cruises just posted this on their FB page:

 

All hands on deck! We have an announcement that will definitely make waves…

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen will be broadcasted from Celebrity Beyond on November 1st, featuring Captain Sandy, Captain Lee, Captain Jason, Captain Glenn and Captain Kerry from all Below Deck franchises, and our very own Captain Kate!

Tune into Bravo this Tuesday at 10 PM EST, and let us know which Captain you think runs the tightest ship below.

[PinkSandGirl]

Sky Suite - Bed Facing the Water 

 

Con't...

 

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We have cabins next to each other so we asked for the divider to be opened.  I have a solid wall on one side.  I knew this when booking.  I researched it prior to the ship being built but figured it out and was correct. 😉 My mom and dad have the pole that I believe was referred to polegate when the Edge came out.  

 

The chairs.  No.  Celebrity needs to change these.  When wet, the cushions take forever to dry and they aren't very comfortable. The point of the balcony is to sit out there and enjoy it.  Yes, I can sit out there but the chairs need to be thrown 'overboard'.  Not really, but figuratively.  😉

 

The Magic Carpet has been parked up there.  Not an issue at all.  We aren't close to it, it appears closer in the pictures.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PinkSandGirl]

Sky Suite - Bed Facing the Water 

 

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Water and items in the refrigerator and top of dresser are included.  Our Butler asked what we wanted.  We said just water.  My boyfriend asked for pineapple juice, she brings a glass every night and puts it in the refrigerator.  There is coke in there but we don't drink it.  We could have alcohol too, but when she asked on embarkation day, we said water was good.   It is constantly re-stocked.  We get our cocktails from around the ship. 😉

 

There is also a pot to boil hot water and there is an assortment of Twinings and Bigelow Tea Bags.

 

 

 

[PinkSandGirl]

Came down to Deck 3 and looked out of a window and we are moving!

 

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Edited October 28, 2022 by PinkSandGirl

[PinkSandGirl]

The Atlantic Ocean.  I love the sound of the water while sailing.  

 

Beautiful out!

 

This is what cruising is all about. 🥰

 

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Views from Deck 5. Promenade.  No filter. 😉 Natural Beauty. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dreamer321]

On 10/27/2022 at 11:38 AM, hcat said:

Does anyone on board now know if The Cafe Bistro still serves Rack of Lamb on Tuesdays?  We missed it twIce on EDGE..hope to catch it  next tume around

The Plats du Jour in Le Grand Bistro are different amongst the Edge class chips. I'm not on Beyond yet(sailing in January) but I brought up the menu in the App:

 

Le Grand Bistro

 

Plats du Jour

 

Monday - Croque Monsieur & Madame*

Baked Ham Sandwich, Emmental Cheese, Bechamel Cream, Egg

 

Tuesday - Coq au Vin

Slow Cooked Chicken in Red Wine Jus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Potato Purée

 

Wednesday - Bouillabaisse

Toasted Sourdough French Baguette, Sautéed Lobster, Shrimp, Red Snapper, Mussels, Calamari. Scallops

 

Thursday - Lamb Shank Bourguignon

Slow Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine Jus, Marbel Potatoes, Leeks, Mushrooms Finished with Fresh Herbs

 

Friday - Poulet aux Poivrons

Slow Braised Chicken, Potato, Sweet Bell Pepper Green Olive

 

Saturday - Piparade Eggs*

Slow Baked Eggs on a Sweet and Tangy Tomato Stew, Toasted Sourdough Bread

 

Sunday - Sole Meunière

Pan Seared Dover Sole, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce, Bolled Buttered Potatoes

 

[mfs2k]

7 hours ago, PinkSandGirl said:

 

We took a cab to Hamilton and having lunch @ The Hog Penny.

 

Whenever we've been, the cab drivers have always been very friendly and give a 'tour'.   Our driver today did as well.

 

We won't make the ferry so a cab back.  

 

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Happy's Famous Rum Swizzle

 

That’s funny. We were there too for a few hours at the bar

[bandp407]

4 hours ago, Jimbo59 said:

We are on Beyond now. First night, October 26, we went to the Normandie restaurant at 7:15. There was a line, we were given a pager and were called for dinner in about 30 minutes.

2nd night we went to Cyprus restaurant at 7:45 and were seated immediately.

 

I don’t like this system. I prefer traditional dining, fixed time, same table and same wait staff.

This change in dining room policy may have been implemented recently as my travel agent was not aware of it.

I am with you Jimbo59. We sail the end of November and are very disappointed to hear of the change AND without notification. I phoned the Captains Club this morning and they were totally taken back by this. For whatever it’s worth, they are reaching out to the ship. 
 

Hope you are seated quickly for the rest of the cruise. Enjoy!!

[hcat]

1 hour ago, dreamer321 said:

The Plats du Jour in Le Grand Bistro are different amongst the Edge class chips. I'm not on Beyond yet(sailing in January) but I brought up the menu in the App:

 

Le Grand Bistro

 

Plats du Jour

 

Monday - Croque Monsieur & Madame*

Baked Ham Sandwich, Emmental Cheese, Bechamel Cream, Egg

 

Tuesday - Coq au Vin

Slow Cooked Chicken in Red Wine Jus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Potato Purée

 

Wednesday - Bouillabaisse

Toasted Sourdough French Baguette, Sautéed Lobster, Shrimp, Red Snapper, Mussels, Calamari. Scallops

 

Thursday - Lamb Shank Bourguignon

Slow Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine Jus, Marbel Potatoes, Leeks, Mushrooms Finished with Fresh Herbs

 

Friday - Poulet aux Poivrons

Slow Braised Chicken, Potato, Sweet Bell Pepper Green Olive

 

Saturday - Piparade Eggs*

Slow Baked Eggs on a Sweet and Tangy Tomato Stew, Toasted Sourdough Bread

 

Sunday - Sole Meunière

Pan Seared Dover Sole, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce, Bolled Buttered Potatoes

 

Thank you very much.. dh has  shell fish allergies so this will be very helpfil.

Looks like no rack of lamb...darn!

They did have great soups and other choices on EDGE..

[hcat]

Pink sand girl

Love all your pics..

We have a sky suite ( i think) on side opposite of the Magic Carpet.  Hope our bed faces  the water view and that we have a  big  balcony too!

[PinkSandGirl]

1 hour ago, mfs2k said:

That’s funny. We were there too for a few hours at the bar

Do you know... I thought that was you at the bar!   I should have come closer to see.  Hehe.  

 

We were at a table against the wall behind you.  

 

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[PinkSandGirl]

1 hour ago, hcat said:

Pink sand girl

Love all your pics..

We have a sky suite ( i think) on side opposite of the Magic Carpet.  Hope our bed faces  the water view and that we have a  big  balcony too!

Hi!  Thanks, hcat!  😃

 

As long as you aren't in a cabin on the Magic Carpet Track, your bed will face the water.  The balconies are the same size too (except aft and Magic Carpet ones).  The aft sky suites don't face the water either, but you said you are on the side. 

 

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[Jimbo59]

Has anyone noticed that the tips (gratuities) have increased to $17.50 per person per day?

[Ex-Airbalancer]

1 hour ago, Jimbo59 said:

Has anyone noticed that the tips (gratuities) have increased to $17.50 per person per day?

Old news 😁