Celebrity Edge June 7 - 14

[cttraveller]

First time traveling to Alaska. Was on the Celebrity Edge June 7 - 14. Weather was in 60’s most days. No real rain

 

 I was in the Retreat on floor 9 mid ship. Sky suite Regular balcony.  Butlers are back.  Helped me unpack and kept my frig stocked.  Had a nice cheese tray several afternoons. Helped packing. 

 

Flew direct 2 days prior direct on Delta from New York.  Enjoyed Seattle and stayed at the Belltown Inn. A shall hotel moderate priced. Walking distance to Pike Street  market.  My first time there and enjoyed walking around.

 

Friday a hotel sponsored van took me to Pier 91.  Cost $10.  I was a terminal by 1030. Traffic at port was getting heavy. They have a lousy configuration when you get dropped and then have to cross back over the main road walking.  Was in the Retreat holding area by 1045.  All checked in and was one of first to board around 11.  Excellent job by Celebrity at Embarkation.  No stress at all.
 

Went to my room and dropped our bags.  Went to Luminae for a quiet lunch.  The Luminae cheeseburger was excellent cooked to my liking.  Tradition for me to then go to Martini bar for a cocktail.  
 

Did sail away in Retreat Lounge and Sundeck. Was little chilly.

 

Ate at Eden and Fine Cut. Service and food was excellent.  Had lots of OBC to use so we did Chefs Table it was fine.  Food was good. Thought it took too long. Won’t do again.  Included a galley tour during service which we enjoyed.  They gave you a nice Bouland cookbook.  
 

Breakfast and other dinners in Luminae.  Staff well trained and alert to your needs.  Don’t forget at dinner can always get the Celebrity standard entrees.  Had French Onion soup, Caesar salad and escargot a few times.  Asked for Steak and poached eggs  on a  morning. Head waiter came over and said he would  order it for me special for next day.  It was there and tasty. Speak up in Retreat they will accommodate your requests.  Nice touch.

 

Did an excursion in each port. Whale watch, train/bus up a mountain and crab feast.  All fine for me.

 

More kids than a usual CC trip.  They were well behaved.  

Was able to play in Casino using OBC and get real cash at end of session.

 

Shows and comedy were fine

 

Celebrity sells Speciality dining packages. They never get the bills right and you have to spend time correcting it.  I was lucky Retreat staff helped be but very frustrating and you can not make reservations until you board ship.  I wrote in my review to Celebrity. Big downer for me probably biggest of trip.

 

Debarkation easy.  They have a program that is free, put you bags out on final night and they take the directly to your airline.  They also give you a boarding pass.  See your bags next at home airport 
 

I had a car service to airport to and with Precheck TSA was at gate in plenty of time for a 1115 flight.  Having car service really helped.  No Customs at port Seattle. Only showed my passport to Canadian official on a excursion.

 

Saw the Dawes glacier up close, whales, otters black bear and Bald Eagle wildlife.

 

Overall a special experience.  Not a leisurely trip but busy with lots to see and do.

 

Any questions am happy to help..