Underwhelming - A mixed bag of highs and lows
Celebrity Edge Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage
7 Night Alaska Dawes Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)
Sail date: June 14, 2024
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 10212
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 4 months ago
Review summary
Was a little surprised to see the high ratings from this particular cruise. Have been to Alaska several times and booked this cruise as a chance to try out the Retreat and visit Dawes Glacier. Retreat was just OK, and generally paled against the Haven on newer NCL ships like the Prima. We missed Dawes Glacier due to an overnight passenger medical issue and Coast Guard had more pressing matters than to airlift passenger off. As such, we went straight to Juneau. No compensation provided by Celebrity, but passenger disappointment was high enough that the captain gave a specific lecture on what happened. I’d like to give this specific cruise 3 stars vs 4, because the missed excursion disproportionately affected our experience even if other areas were better. Many passengers took the view that there is always another cruise, which came across as a privileged position, and not realistic for some. If choosing an Alaska cruise and this will be the one shot, recommend a cruise that spends all day at the glacier (Endicott Arm or Glacier Bay) or visits in afternoon after Juneau to reduce risk of missing. Theoretically on the right itinerary, the Edge should be great at a glacier given the bow thrusters and maneuverability. We are taking Celebrity again this fall in Europe on the Ascent, but not traveling in the Retreat so a better value. If we were to return to Alaska we’ll likely look at a smaller ship next time, such as Seabourn or Uncruise.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Retreat Pool Bar
On nicer days very enjoyable. Different liquor selection than elsewhere.
Oceanview Café
One of the better buffets at sea. Scratch made pizza a highlight.
Luminare at the Retreat
Not as good as we had hoped.
Eden Restaurant
Definitely the best meal we had, but for added cost.
Eden Bar
Probably our favorite venue on the ship.
Onboard Activities
Sea Thermal Suite
The lack of hot soaking pools detracted from experience.
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Temper expectations
Ports of call
CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER Did not visit port
Disembarkation
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