I've been on 6 cruises. This one was way above anything I've ever experienced on a ship. Beyond was the best name for it.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
We arrived about 20 minutes early , everything went smoothly. We waited less than 5 minutes to board the ship
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Cafe al Bacico was like having a Starbucks or Dunkin but 10 times better. We ate at one specialty restaurant called the Rooftop Grill, which was good. The buffet was great, but the Indian food was repeated way too often . The pizza was really good , I did care for the Mast grill or the main dining rooms, sadly. We could always find something to eat if we wanted.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Beyond had tons of activities and shows in 3 different venues. The Eden show was my favorite. Bug trivia with Captain Kate and bug was on our bucket list. We didn't get to enjoy all the shows. This ship doesn't cater to children, and the activities definitely reflect that.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
They were top quality. The theater was breathtaking.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
The crew was also beyond! Everyone went above to help with what we needed. I can't say enough good things about the crew. They worked really hard constantly maintaining the ship. Our room steward, Norma, cleaned our room twice daily and found the right pillow I needed. The service at the sunset bar was slow. The waiters in the main dining were 10 out of 10.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Pristine
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We loved the infinite veranda. The cabin has a big bathroom and a lot of cabinets. We stored our luggage under the bed. The bed wasn't bad but not as comfortable as the Reflection.
Ship tip
If you want a spot at the pool, go super early. I feel like people dropped all the manners at the buffet doors and suited up for battle, so go at odd hours.
This was our favorite. We are currently planning a trip back to stay on the island. We rented a off road golf cart. We did both the north and southern parts of the island.
The Captain and the cruise director, along with other officers, thanked us as we left the ship. We got a picture with Captain Kate. The disembarkation went very smoothly. Once we got off the ship, the crazy chaos began at the port . It was confusion and chaos. Our Uber was unable to stop . We had to run across the street so he could pick us up.
Nice review. We are usually loyal to Royal (RCI) but other friends suggested the Celebrity Beyond. We go on the Beyond at the end of September 2024. Definitely looking forward to experiencing this ship.
Glad you enjoyed your cruise! I was on Beyond Nov '22 & Nov '23 and loved every minute. That ship is fabulous and the shows are absolutely a must-see! We are going back on her next year.🤠I highly recommend that ship as well.
Thanks for sharing your experience! My wife & I and 8 of our friends will be taking this cruise in October! We can’t wait, 47 days but who’s counting? Cheers!
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