| ~129,500 GRT | 1,004 feet long |
| 128 feet wide | 27 feet draught |
| 22 knots, cruising speed | 14 passenger decks |
| 12 passenger elevators | 4 bow thrusters with 4,694 horsepower (3.5MW) each |
| 2,918 guests (double occupancy) | 3,373 guests (total) |
| 1,320 crew | 1,467 staterooms |
We've poured over deck plans and other documents, and have some inside tips on what's new when comparing Celerity Edge and Celebrity Apex. Let's go deck by deck to enjoy some photos and identify changes we know of as of late October 2020. We're sure we'll find many other changes once onboard - from furniture to stateroom features - so at the end, we'll talk about some things that we know aren't changing... read more
People of all types have a variety of career ambitions, yet only about one in fifty mariners is a woman. Earlier this month, a team of talented women made history on the high-seas, as Celebrity Edge became the first cruise ship to be lead by an all-female bridge team and onboard leadership team. This fantastic achievement is another step in the pursuit of equality under the line's thoughtful leadership of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo... read more
If you follow along with CruiseHabit you know that Celebrity Edge has quickly become one of our favorite ships. Through Dec 18 2019, all 2020 Edge and Apex sailings have special pricing that includes $300 OBC, premium drink packages, shipboard internet access, and prepaid gratuities! Some sailings may also qualify for other offers!
Since I was a kid I've found the final day of any cruise to be depressing, and while I've become better at this, I suspect it's like dividing a prime number: I'll never reach zero. The good news is that the final day of our Celebrity Edge sailing was gorgeous, and I don't think we could have spent it any better than we did. While relaxing, we also managed to check off a few items we'd neglected thus far into the sailing. One of them you'll see, seems to have been word play... read more
Grand Cayman doesn’t have a cruise terminal, requiring ships tender (take small water shuttles) from the ship. Some see this as inconvenient, but it’s also makes for a scenic way to arrive. I went to bed last night hoping the weather would hold so that tender operations were able to take place, and in the final hour of our arrival, the sea smoothed out nicely. read more
Sometimes we travel to explore and see new things, other times we travel to return to what is familiar and comfortable. When the places that are familiar and comfortable are also beautiful, it’s all the better – and that’s what made this stop great. read more