Okay cruise best for an older crowd

Item: Celebrity Edge
Rating: 3.8
Author: hannahrsansone

Celebrity Edge Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

hannahrsansone

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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7 Night Italy France & Spain (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 16, 2023

Ship: Celebrity Edge

Cabin number: 7280

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

For our first cruise, this one was okay. But if we go on another, it won't be with Celebrity. We need a younger crowd, better food, and more activities. Also, I don't think we'd do Europe again. Maybe the Caribbean.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Pretty easy. First cruise so I'm not sure what to compare it to.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The main dining and buffet were pretty meh. Very meat and grease-heavy. Not a lot of healthy options. Lots of repeats. No creative options for vegetarians. Didn't bother with the specialty restaurants as they cost extra (and costs were ridiculous).

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

One outdoor pool and two hot tubs for 2,000+ passengers. Gross. Fitness Center and Spa need improvement. No other activities to speak of.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Felt like we were staying at the resort in the movie Dirty Dancing.

Children's Programs

I didn't have kids with me.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great staff and excellent service.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Very clean ship for the most part.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Good size cabin and very comfortable.

Ship tip

Make sure you really research the ports of call. The port for Rome is an hour away from the city. We spent all day miserably getting to and from, not even seeing Rome itself.

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