Celebrity Beyond - A Ship of Wonder!
My first impressions of the ship were how stunning it is, the decoration is amazing. Very modern with art pieces everywhere you look, including the lifts! The design of Beyond is very captivating, it’s what I call a 'really feel good factor', everything is pleasing to the eye and nothing looks out of place.
I was allocated a stunning Infinity Balcony cabin. This is a twist to other traditional balcony cabins where Celebrity have brought the balcony from the outside to the inside, giving your cabin much more space and the ability to flick a switch and your window drops down to give you a Balcony that takes you to the edge. The room itself is beautifully decorated and spacious and the bonus? Tons of storage space which for cruisers, is a massive plus! The bathroom again is large and spacious with shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided and a hairdryer if needed. The room has a control panel from which you can control the lighting, room temperature and the lovely blackout blind for the balcony window. The ship also has a private area just for Suite guests called The Retreat which has its own private Sundeck and pool, lounge and Restaurant called Luminae. I was fortunate enough to get a private tour and believe me it is out of this world! Absolute bliss if you require privacy and the best service!
Celebrity certainly don’t disappoint when it comes to dining, I can honestly say that the food onboard is some of the absolute best I have ever tasted. The ship has 14 cafes, bars and lounges, 8 speciality restaurants, 4 main dining restaurants, 4 complimentary casual dining venues and 2 exclusive restaurants so you have so much choice. I dined in the Tuscan restaurant and in Le Petit Chef, the latter being my absolute favourite. There is a cover charge to dine here but the experience is so worth it. A 4d story is projected onto your plate and table and I have to say is probably the cleverest dining experience I’ve ever had. The food in this restaurant was beyond amazing and something I highly recommend you do if you get to board this ship. The service from the staff is also second to none, very attentive, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We were serenaded by a singing waiter at dinner! How often can you say that? The Entertainment on Celebrity Beyond was also fantastic, some shows were audience interactive and some were just a pure pleasure to sit and watch from your seats and have an amazing story told to you in music and dance. Celebrity have spent an absolute fortune on a new design of stage which give you an amazing view no matter where you sit in the theatre so no rushing to get the best seats because they all are!
We were also spoiled for choice in where to go to enjoy a cocktail or two. There is the amazing Martini bar which sits in the centre of the Grand Plaza, this has seats all around it and gives it a very social atmosphere. This area is also where we had a Silent Disco which was such a good night! One of my favourite places on the ship was the Sunset Bar which is at the back of the ship, loads of sitting areas which are so comfy and not overcrowded either giving you a feeling of space and peacefulness.
I'd like to say a massive thank you to Celebrity Cruises and our trainer Leon for such an amazing experience.
If I had to sum up Celebrity Beyond, I would tell you that it is a ship that needs to be experienced to be believed. This ship has something to offer everyone from couples, friends, solo travelers and families! I for one will defiantly be booking my own cruise aboard this beautiful ship, get in touch today for your own personal quote and be prepared to go Beyond anything you can imagine!