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I Spent 7 Days on a $1,000,000,000 Luxury Cruise Ship

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 1.3M views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 25:08

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a seven night journey aboard the Celebrity Edge, a luxury cruise ship featuring unique elements like the Magic Carpet floating platform. After experiencing a stressful initial transfer in Barcelona, the creator notes the efficiency of the twenty second check in process. The video explores various ship amenities, including the Eden multi deck space, the rooftop garden, and the solarium. The creator evaluates the dining experiences, noting the high quality of the included buffet and the elegant atmosphere of the main dining rooms, while also mentioning the availability of specialty restaurants. Entertainment is highlighted through descriptions of theater productions, a silent disco in the atrium, and live music. The creator also visits several ports, including Cannes, Portofino, La Spezia, and Ajaccio, utilizing tender boats to reach land. Throughout the trip, the creator compares the luxury experience to budget cruising, concluding that while the cost per person per night was significantly higher than their usual standard, the increased space, food quality, and service provided good value for the price paid.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disemparked a cruise on one of the most exciting and expensive cruise ships in the world where I saw and did things that I didn't know were possible at Sea

checking in in 20 seconds was pretty incredible

I absolutely love it

I definitely got that in return

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the app for pre-check-in to save time at the port
Book the anytime dining option for flexibility
Explore the rooftop garden for a relaxing time

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect from Celebrity or the shipResearch and listen to reviews, but form your own opinion

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Celebrity Edge worth the high price?
QWhat is it like to cruise on a luxury ship for the first time?
QHow does the experience compare to budget cruising?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ajaccio4 Happy Bacon
Top: Visit to Napoleon's house
Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Cannes4 Happy Bacon
Top: Beach visit and town exploration
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