Setting sail on Celebrity Edge
The much-anticipated ship is the first in the Celebrity Edge class and the first thing you notice as you approach the 16-deck, 2,918-passenger ship is the Magic Carpet - designed by Burj al Arab hotel designer Tom Wright. The size of a tennis court, the platform overhangs the side of the ship and moves up and down. At its lowest level, it can help facilitate embarkation and disembarkation, while on deck 14 it is becomes a bar, before turning into a seafood restaurant on deck 5.
The Kelly Hoppen-designed staterooms are stunning - light, airy and modern. I stayed in one of the infinite veranda suites. This really does bring the outside in, as you can leave open the traditional balcony doors and just press a button to open and close the top of the veranda as requited. This made the cabin feel more spacious and brighter. The size of the cabin was also ample with room for a day bed and a good-sized bathroom. I also had plenty of storage space.
Edge has 29 food and dining venues and multiple entertainment venues – so definitely something for everyone! Main dining is split between 4 restaurants. 75% of the menu is the same in each with 25% taking a regional theme - Tuscan (Southern Italian), Cyprus (Mediterranean), Cosmopolitan (New York / LA vibe) and Normandie (French). I ate in Tuscan and Cyprus and the food was some of the best I have ever had both nights with attentive and knowledgeable service.
There are a host of speciality restaurants to suit all tastes including a fabulous-looking Fine Cut Steakhouse with a whole range of meats and seafood. Le Grand Bistro with Parisienne-style food and for dinner, offers an interactive gastronomic experience full of fun and surprises as cartoon chefs are projected onto your plate in 3D. Raw on 5 has a selection of sashimi, caviar and hot sea food dishes and the Rooftop Garden Grill offers backyard BBQ inspired food.
The theatre seems to have been designed to bring the audience in and the entertainment was top-notch!
Whilst a lot of the Celebrity favourites can be found on Edge - such as the Martini Bar and the Oceanview Café, the most impactful addition must be Eden. This is a three-storey lounge throughout the day that turns into a restaurant and performing arts venue at night and something that has to be seen.
I think it is aimed at a slightly younger Celebrity demographic with its revolutionary additions such as Eden and the Magic Carpet, whilst still appealing to those loyal Celebrity cruisers who appreciate the impeccable service, great food and entertainment and I would highly recommend her!
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