EXPLORING GREAT BARRIER REEF

Celebrity Edge Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 54

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Celebrity Edge

11 Night Great Barrier Reef (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 25, 2024

Ship: Celebrity Edge

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12255

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

The Celebrity Edge cruise was an outstanding experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Entertainment was world class. Dining in all restaurants was great. The staff was very good in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. The briefings given by the embarked Great Barrier Reef Pilot were particularly informative.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation in Sydney was very easy; the overseas terminal is a short walk from the train and the process was very quick.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
This was our 4th Celebrity cruise and as always the food in the main dining rooms and oceanview cafe was ourstanding. Unlike the smaller class which have one main dining room, Edge had four with slightly different specialities.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The facilities on Edge were great. The Thermal Suite was spacious and very relaxing.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The ship's entertainment was outstanding. Will Martin, a famous New Zealand artist, performed several times including a standing room only matinee.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The wait staff in the restaurants were very friendly and helpful. Our room attendant was very helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The highest standards of cleanliness were maintained throughout the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin was spacious. We particularly liked the infinity veranda which added several feet to the cabin.

Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

5 out of 5
Sydney is a great city. Recommend making reservations for an Opera house tour in advance.

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

5 out of 5
Airlie Beach was a great opportunity to get off the ship and walk through the city.

Cairns, Australia

5 out of 5
There are several great excursions to take advantage of in Cairns. Green Island and the Glass Bottom Boat excursion and the Skyrail were outstanding tours.

Port Douglas, Australia

5 out of 5
Port Douglas was another great opportunity to get off the ship and explore a small village.

Cruise Willis Island, Australia

5 out of 5
The discussion with the Willis Island staff as we were cruising past was very interesting and informative. They are performing a very important mission for Queensland.

Brisbane, Australia

5 out of 5
Brisbane was an interesting city with many good places to dine along the Brisbane River.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarking and transfer to Sydney airport was very easy and hassle free.
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12 Comments

Ladyjunecliff     8 months ago

We are looking forward to sailing with Celebrity soon. Will be our first time. Hope our experience is close to as good as yours! Thank you for the great review.

deconz     8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

ahawk20     9 months ago

@mimiof7 We are doing the same in June. Really can’t wait for an Edge-Class ship experience.

Lavilooloo     9 months ago

Your cruise sounded great. Looking forward to my turn in 402 days!

Mimiof7     9 months ago

Thank you for the recent review. Sailing on this ship to Alaska in May & I’ve been a little apprehensive because of some of the negative reviews. Glad to hear you had a great experience.

javawoody     9 months ago

Appreciate the review

RedDawn55     9 months ago

Thank you for your excellent, well detailed review on the Edge. Leaving for a 10-day on it to Hawaii May 1st! 🎉🥳

Lounray     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing.

HeavySeas     9 months ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

bubbles60     9 months ago

That sounds wonderful!

cruising2004     9 months ago

Glad you had an awesome time! Thank you for your review.

Gwbigdog     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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