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Boarding OUR FIRST EVER Celebrity Cruise - Does it Live Up to the Hype??

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 476K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 37:14

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first experience boarding the Celebrity Beyond, a brand new cruise ship. They begin by detailing the seamless check-in process at the terminal and the convenience of completing safety drills via the Celebrity Cruises app. Upon boarding, they explore the ship's modern design, noting the unique infinite balconies and the sophisticated, mature atmosphere compared to other cruise lines. The video provides a comprehensive tour of various amenities, including the casino, the rooftop garden, the pool area, and the Magic Carpet feature. The creators also review their cabin, highlighting the spaciousness, high-end bathroom finishes, and the unique floor-to-ceiling windows of the infinite veranda. Food is a major focus, with the creators sampling a wide variety of options at the buffet and enjoying a formal dinner at the Normandy restaurant. They conclude that the ship's premium feel and modern aesthetic have surpassed their high expectations, making for a highly positive first impression of the Celebrity brand.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Beyond
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Beyond
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm legitimately shaking because I'm so excited it's not very often we get to go on a brand new cruise ship so this is going to be freaking awesome

first ever time on a Celebrity Cruise this is really odd that you're not thrust into the ship we're sort of going around the decks at the moment looks very nice though very intrigued

super super modern ship I'm pretty thrilled so far I'm really liking celebrity so far

we've had the most fantastic day on board celebrity Beyond honestly celebrity you have really really impressed us so far they have really surpassed all expectations

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Do the safety drill on the Celebrity Cruises app before getting to the cruise port
βœ“Bring some dollars for tips
βœ“Arrive at the port city at least a day before if flying to account for delays

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect on a first Celebrity cruise β€” High hopes are justified as the experience has surpassed expectations

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Celebrity Beyond live up to the hype?
QWhat is it like to board a Celebrity cruise for the first time?
QWhat are the first impressions of the Celebrity Beyond ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconPool Deck4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy Bacon

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Miami4 Happy Bacon
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