You can’t compare the two. One is clearly geared towards families, adventure, entertainment, while the other is more upscale, relaxation, spa, food, for a mature audience.
@silviaeaston8 ай бұрын
The "upscale" includes my teenage grandsons as well...
@Wanderingstarlet6 ай бұрын
Everything he described on celebrity is exactly what I'm looking for in a cruise experience. To each their own lol I've been on royal Caribbean and celebrity absolutely sounds like more my personal vibe
@craigshields88065 ай бұрын
Agreed
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@SpicyKimchi - We also started cruising 'upscale' with Celebrity with our grandsons when they were 12 & 13 yrs old. Now the oldest is 25 yrs old and he's still a Celebrity fan. We sailed on the Apex last summer for their Best of Scandinavia cruise; we both loved the ship, food, staff, entertainment, and itinerary. Also met many wonderful passengers, some in their teens and 20's, others into their early 80's, most in between. Saw my grandson the other day, and he was talking about going on another Celebrity cruise next summer. He wanted to take the Millennium (his first ship in 2012) to Japan this summer, but it didn't work out this year. Maybe next year the British Isles or Norway, or hopefully, both!😊
@sosaix35459 ай бұрын
Whenever someone asks me about the relationship between Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, I always explain that Celebrity is the Lexus to Royal Caribbean's Toyota.
@allanc57438 ай бұрын
Except Royal Caribbean has much bigger ships than Celebrity
@sosaix35458 ай бұрын
Except Stellantis/Jeep doesn’t own Land Rover, whereas Toyota does own Lexus. That’s the difference- one wholly owned brand has less volume in sales, but a more upscale experience.
@kevbama58278 ай бұрын
And many cruisers prefer the smaller ships
@jrob52338 ай бұрын
So there’s no point in booking celebrity, got it. Just because it’s a “Lexus” doesn’t mean it’s better. Paying for the name 🤷🏾♂️
@bretthines42578 ай бұрын
We really enjoyed our Celebrity cruise. Super laid back and fantastic service. But we are looking forward to Icon on RC. We have a 5 yr old now so we figured RC would be a better option with him. My take away, Celebrity for Adults who want to relax and lay back. Royal for families or adults that like more action. Didn’t know RC was not smoke free in the casino. Guess I won’t be playing there. 😔
@mattwright21468 ай бұрын
Celebrity is absolutely amazing! It’s an adult grown up cruise. The food and drinks are the best at sea.
@EvangelismforGod3 ай бұрын
I agree!
@Destination_Fun9 ай бұрын
We normally do Royal and went on celebrity for the first time last week and were blown away!! The food was next level! The cleanliness and the amenities were not what we expected either. The wifi on our ship was starlink and we never had an issue with streaming. We will defiantly be trying celebrity again!!
@bigguy14039 ай бұрын
My brother just did his first cruise on celebrity too on the beyond. He said it blew him away. He loved it so much more then Royal so we just booked one too on the beyond as well.
@LubaSlava18 ай бұрын
@@bigguy1403 there is no Celebrity ship named Breeze
@bigguy14038 ай бұрын
@LubaSlava1 sorry the Beyond lol
@ZenoviaBryant9 ай бұрын
Our family took our first Celebrity cruise this year too. We really had a lot of fun, and the experience was amazing. We will be going on another Celeb cruise for sure. The food was delicious, services were amazing.
@thetripod79 ай бұрын
I love royal caribbean, but I think celebrity is way better. It has better food, better atmosphere, and impeccable service.
@gatorguy77119 ай бұрын
As a frequent Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruiser, I totally agree with your assessment. Food is somewhat better on Celebrity, but the entertainment is far better on Royal Caribbean. We agree, the loyalty program is better on Royal, especially the ability to get a few drinks through out the day, rather than two hours in the evening which conflicts with early dinning. My biggest complaint about Royal is the towel checkout requirement. On Celebrity towels are available in numerous locations. Since Celebrity has dropped gratuities from the All-Included package, we have decided to just buy the soda package and use the savings for other activities we enjoy. Thanks again for an excellent assessment.
@wadecallaway12318 ай бұрын
Do your nights with celebrity count towards RC loyalty program or two separate programs?
@silviaeaston8 ай бұрын
2 separate programs ... (I'm Pinnacle and Elite Plus, both gotten independently).... @@wadecallaway1231
@alfredinglesby64899 ай бұрын
Matt, thank you for being honest about how much you love the buffet and Celebrity. Last November when I was on Celebrity beyond and cruise tips TV had a live stream and I was talking about how much better celebrities buffet was you were giving me so much grief about it, and saying how much better Royal was. I agree with you that Royal is very good but Celebrity is better. now.
@carolyoung74638 ай бұрын
My husband and I did a transatlantic on the Apex Nov 5-18. We’ve been on both Royal and Celebrity and I agree with most of your critique. The reason we picked Celebrity for the TA was because of the Solarium on their ships. When weather is questionable, you can’t beat relaxing in an inclosed area. The lounge chairs are padded, you lookout on the ocean and waiters did come around taking drink orders. Also, with the sea days , there were activities and music going on around the ship all the time. The WiFi is Star-link and worked fabulously! We did have the premium but it was well worth it. Definitely consider Celebrity if you’re going somewhere where the weather is cool.
@westaveguy1c4378 ай бұрын
The key to the infinite veranda is to close the frosted bi fold doors when you drop the window. And, when the window is closed, you have more space in your room and floor to ceiling Sea views. I appreciate and enjoy that!
@joeo76939 ай бұрын
Celebrity is an upscale cruise compared to RCL, part of that is it is more relaxed. We cruise to relax, so we don’t use most of the RCL activities.
@dolorescarr65119 ай бұрын
As an Elite cruiser had you gone on Celebrity's cruise planner before the cruise you could have upgraded from Classic Beverage to Premium Beverage package for just $7.00 extra per day.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog9 ай бұрын
Thanks, definitely a mistake
@matthewthurlow12048 ай бұрын
And sometimes it 53% off.
@michelleb7499 ай бұрын
We booked a porthole veranda rather than an infinite veranda because of the AC issue.
@cindywhitehair76659 ай бұрын
My husband and I did a 4 day on Celebrity Summit last year and we loved it. We'll be doing both lines in the future.
@pw-sz6ds9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest detailed review. I appreciate the differences in the cruise lines. There’s a cruise line out there for everyone. One size will never fit all. Thank God for diversity over the sea!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-hq7hx1sx8b9 ай бұрын
We went on the Symphony of the Seas during Thanksgiving this year out of Ft Lauderdale and it was amazing
@moniquel94066 ай бұрын
Everything you described in this video is how we felt on our first ever Celebrity cruise in November of 2023. We won’t be cruising again with with our family of young adults for quite some time on a celebrity cruise. Bring on Royal!
@wildmountainman19 ай бұрын
Thank you. The balcony on Celebrity totally puts me off using them at all. Hopefully not many other cruise lines go down that path.
@peggypeery15599 ай бұрын
I've done 2 celebrity in a row now and also found the tier match lacking, along with the evening entertainment which seemed to center around expensive shopping. While we did have great bar service on the Eclipse - I will note it was ONE individual who worked in various spots that always served us. It was so refreshing not only did we tip him a substantial side tip we gave him special mention. When I work at the piers as a side job in Seattle (it's really just fun!) & people ask why RC is my favorite - I say "there is a party everywhere, all the time, but only if you want it!"
@beachsidebob16299 ай бұрын
We moved to Celebrity from Royal Caribbean a number of years ago and have never been back to Royal. We're in our early 60's though, so we like that Celebrity is an older crowd, almost no kids, and a bit more upscale. We also like that the ships don't feel like enclosed shopping malls (Oasis class). That said, we really love the Radiance class ships and have been on three of the four, but the Oasis class, while pretty amazing, just isn't our thing. We'll be back on Royal one these days, it just hasn't happened yet. We currently have two Celebrity and one Princess booked, so maybe when Utopia of the Seas comes out and is brand new we'll try a short weekend trip with friends to introduce them to Royal.
@richscary9 ай бұрын
You lost me when you said that there wasn't anything like a Schooner Bar to close out the night. No Schooner - No Thank you! LOL
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog9 ай бұрын
lol!
@jodirenaud79178 ай бұрын
Me too.
@ashleys46528 ай бұрын
Way to have an open mind!😂
@richscary8 ай бұрын
@@ashleys4652 I had an open mind till about 11 minutes into the video. That has to count for something! 🤣🤣🤣
@iloveowls904 ай бұрын
could be different in other celebrity ships
@untamedopinion8 ай бұрын
Love Celebrity and we sail on them all the time but the one thing I wish they would add is do what Royal did and add the drink vouchers for the Elite Members and up.
@kevinleach77997 ай бұрын
A little late here, but, we are D+ on Royal Caribbean, but now prefer Celebrity. One thing that would make Celebrity even better though is if they did the drink vouchers for C&A like Royal does. But as far as the lack of bar service on Celebrity, I kind of prefer that. If I want a drink, I'll go get one. I will take that over constantly having people coming by and asking if I want anything from the bar. And you are correct about the canapes. They are pointless, and not very good. Other things we like about Celebrity: *On our last few Celebrity cruises, no one was trying to take our picture when we boarded the ship, when we got off the ship, or in the dining room. *There aren't announcements every hour or so, It's usually one announcement per day *You don't have to check out and check in pool towels *The general atmosphere is just more relaxed
@billybob70889 ай бұрын
I will be switching to Celebrity next year as the prices for most sailings are cheaper than anything on Icon or Wonder. The food is better and it is a more chill sailing.
@JAMESFERNANDEZ9 ай бұрын
I've been on Oasis in 2012 and in the Symphony last year and I could notice the difference when it comes to guests! I know it's 10 years apart, many people who never cruised, cruise a lot now but sometimes on Symphony I felt in some Carnival ship.
@rrbautista89309 ай бұрын
Royal Caribbean Blog venturing out on Celebrity, cool cool cool 😎
@mercyrodriguez57809 ай бұрын
Try the smaller ships, we love them, specially Reflection and Equinox!
@jlawrence01818 ай бұрын
Three comments: 1) We found that the food on Celebrity Millennium (their oldest ship) was much better than the food on Liberty of the Seas. This was true both in terms of the broad selection of the food made available but also in the actual execution of the menu items. There were too many dishes on Royal that should have been stopped in the kitchen prior to service. I will say that the buffet selections on the Millennium are more limited than on the newer ships. 2) The service - whether in the buffet or the MDR was by far better on Celebrity. We had four people working our table and they anticipated every need. you could have. I could see no reason to even head to specialty dining. The Royal staff was well trained but less experienced and brought up the employee survey nearly every day. 3) I was very disappointed with the entertainment on the Liberty of the Seas as the big screen was NOT working and there were no Broadway style shows like we hear all the time on your vlog. A lot of the acts were brought in or kind of slapped together as the entertainment staff was at half staffed in May 2022. The Millennium was a lot better in terms of the entertainment but I must admit that the sound and lighting in the main theatre was of lower grade than my high school. Seriously. 4) On embarkation in Fort Lauderdale, we got in 90 minutes early so we sat out on a bench. One of the ships staff saw us sitting and invited us to board immediately. From the time we left the bench and entered the terminal, we were in our room in less than 15 minutes. The staff was so welcoming and made us really feel like honored guests.
@lyndasjackson9 ай бұрын
Thank you for always giving the tidbits and thoroughness in your reviews/vlogs!!! I appreciate the differences that you mentioned. I'm a present and near future Royal sailor!😉
@UmbertoDavidPandaАй бұрын
The balcony thing is the deal breaker. I loved sitting out on the balcony in thr evening before bed...watching the moon over the sea. It was unbelievably relaxing for me. I don't think id want a cruise without that bit. A room with a window that opens is just not the same
@kathydykstra41138 ай бұрын
Just got off Explorer of the Seas on Dec 8th. I’ve sailed her twice previously, and while I missed one show, I guess the best one, I was sad that the entertainment, other than Elvis and the ice show, were less than what I had remembered. There wasn’t anything equivalent to a major production unless I missed it that one night. We did have fun. There were 13 from my family and one friend. I have 4 kids, 2 with Down syndrome. We received EXCELLENT service and everyone was wonderful. My 26 year old daughter had a blast dancing the late nights away in Dizzy’s. I’m in a power wheelchair. Sadly my battery charger died the first night of the cruise. It made an impact on what I could do onboard and definitely limited time off the ship, but we still had an AMAZING time! I wish finances were such that we could sail more often. It had been 13 years since our last family cruise. We were 6 back then. The ship was older, but honestly none the worse for the years. Thanks for sharing all of your info Matt! It’s much appreciated! Hoping to be able to save enough to sail again soon. If only the costs would stop climbing! But it still is an amazing value for the money if you can afford to go. 😉🥰🤗
@trbstang9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info Matt! We are looking to try a Celebrity cruise in the next year to see how we like it. We've taken 3 RC cruises and enjoyed them all, but thought we'd try some others too. At least we know not to bother with the room you had! 😂
@DavidPearl238 ай бұрын
I’ve only done one celebrity cruise but I really really enjoyed it. It was on celebrity edge. It was in 2021 and I had a fantastic time. I would definitely not hesitate to go on another celebrity cruise.
@EvangelismforGod3 ай бұрын
I did my first one on the edge in 2021 as well. Just got back last month from selling on the beyond. we booked with Celebrity for a third time for 2025 when the new ship Excel launches.
@christineshields17148 ай бұрын
We have almost exclusively cruised on RC primarily because we live within close proximity to Galveston. Although things are changing, until recently our choices were pretty much limit to RC or Carnival. Everyone has a cruising style. When it comes to cruise lines and cruise ships there isn't a one-size-fits-all cruise experience. There really is something for everyone. I do think it is important to step outside your comfort zone from time to time. You might find yourself pleasantly surprised.
@jlawrence01818 ай бұрын
You might want to try the Regal Princess. We just got off a cruise to the Western Caribbean and the service was very good.
@christineshields17148 ай бұрын
@@jlawrence0181 We definitely would like to.
@donmartin9868 ай бұрын
Not sure if this is appropriate here! But my advice to everyone is play the field. Try every line sailing and go for price and itinerary. Each line is different and you'll enjoy them all in different ways. But, having always practiced that, Celebrity is still our favorite. Our first Celebrity cruise was 1992 on the Meridian. NY to Bermuda. Anyone remember the Meridian?
@jlawrence01818 ай бұрын
@@donmartin986 Our first seven cruises were on seven different cruiselines. The next three cruises will be on HAL and Celebrity which we have cruised before. Each cruise line has positives and negatives. Some suit us better than others. Only two - NCL and Costa - will we not cruise again.
@jrsdieselМинут бұрын
MSC Cruises is building a terminal at pier 16 in Galveston, and expecting to start sailing from there in fall of 2025. We still prefer RC's ship's and itinerarys though 😎.
@medic5emt9 ай бұрын
In September Equinox had lots of evening entertainment, music, and late activities.
@philhorvath13479 ай бұрын
Try the Retreat on any Celebrity Ship and I think you will change your mind. You will pay more but I would bet you will have a different impression. Retreat Lounge Drinks Daily form 10-10, Laminae is excellent, and Retreat area (Pools, Jacozines, and Super Bar Service.
@lisabeal62839 ай бұрын
We have gone on 3 royal Caribbean cruises so far. We are trying Celebrity in June. Thanks for the review!
@helenrizi47199 ай бұрын
I agree with everything you said-- I did not like the infinite balcony - in our case it took like 6 hours to get the air conditioning back to baseline after opening the window for 30 minutes. Celebrity has a nice luxury vibe- but is so much more expensive. I also felt like there was a 2 class system on Celebrity with many areas set aside for suite (or other special) guests only. Food was definitely incredible on celebrity. Will likely continue to sail on both in the future.
@TheRiverPirate139 ай бұрын
Your feedback on your Celebrity cruise helps! Our neighbors who are in their 60's had diamond status on RCCL but then started taking Celebrity cruises. I asked them why and they said they like the slower pace on Celebrity cruise ships. They said there were fewer children onboard as the ship has no water slides etc. We do plan to take a Celebrity cruise now that they sail out of Port Canaveral, but it may be just a short itinerary just to try them out first. I do absolutely love the look of the Edge class ships!
@familyocean9 ай бұрын
I prefer Celebrity over Royal because it's more my pace. We board Apex this weekend and am a bit concerned about the bar service. You are not the only one to mention the lack of bar service on Apex.
@michelleb7499 ай бұрын
Please come back and let us how it goes.
@lewisjr13328 ай бұрын
Just got off of the new ship Ascent! Unbelievable ship and we had a great Time. I love the concierge service!
@kevincameron84377 ай бұрын
This is probably one of the best comparisons between the two lines, so thanks for that. It definitely gives us something to ponder.
@cruisingwithkristen8 ай бұрын
I did just the opposite: my very first cruise was on the very first Celebrity cruise ship....the SS Meridian. My first Royal cruise wasn't until 6 years later (I did go on Carnival, Premiere, and Princess Cruise Line before trying Royal). I like both and do at least one cruise a year on either Royal or Celebrity. Royal is reserved mainly for our family cruises, while Celebrity is used mainly for our Adults Only cruise. Don't get me wrong, we love both and will gladly do either one.
@georgelafleur7887Ай бұрын
We are Diamond plus with Royal , and we occasionally cruise with Celebrity. We like it, as a nice change.
@shaloskyj68988 ай бұрын
I've definitely considered celebrity for an Alaskan cruise mainly because of the infinate veranda
@ginnydeluzio32239 ай бұрын
Sail on both, Diamond on RC and Elite on Celebrity. Have been really disappointed in my last 2 cruises on Royal. Didn't like the layout of Odyssey and on Symphony, the shows were awful, when and if they were performed. Royal is getting to party like. I like Celebrity for all the reasons you don't. The slower, laid back vibe, no waiters annoying every 5 minutes to get yet another drink. I think it all comes down to why and who you are traveling with. We will be going on Celebrity from now on unless taking my teenaged grandson.
@jodirenaud79178 ай бұрын
True I don't like to be annoyed every 5 minutes about the drinks. 🍹
@samanthaa.60558 ай бұрын
I liked all of the activities on RC but wanted there to be 50% fewer people. The ship was super packed. Trying out Celebrity next year
@michelleluvbeachsunsets45299 ай бұрын
I love that you have provided such an honest review. Most other vloggers sugar coat everything and won’t say anything negative so they can keep getting free trips with a particular cruise line. Thank you!
@susanlieberman90129 ай бұрын
We were on the Apex in March. I fully expected not to like it based upon my last celebrity experience on the reflection. On the reflection I was bored. There was nothing to do and the entertainment/food was subpar. We had a really good time on the Apex and have been looking at other celebrity ships specifically in the edge class. I still like Royal better in many ways specifically the entertainment and activities. I agree that their loyalty program is severely lacking. The food on the Apex in the dinning room is so much better than Royal because Royal changed their menu. The buffet I agree was the best I have had and I do like the windjammer. I liked that they still had favorites on the menu every night and they were flexible. We were on the Wonder in May and I was so disappointed in the MDR food and they were not able to be as flexible. Royal- bring back the old menus!!!
@shamajack19 ай бұрын
I agree with everything you said! However, I usually book based on the itinerary and price, so we end up on Celebrity more often than we prefer.
@floridaman22149 ай бұрын
We had such a bad experience with our Celebrity Beyond infinite veranda that as soon as we got home, I called Royal Caribbean and moved my April 2025 Icon of the Seas reservation from an infinite veranda to a traditional balcony stateroom. Actually costs me money because the demand has gone up but not we're doing another cruise with that veranda concept.
@kated28478 ай бұрын
This is why I changed from a concierge infinity balcony to a sunset veranda on celebrity ascent.
@justwatching1909 ай бұрын
I'm plan to be on the Soltice next summer after being loyal to Royal for years. Looking forward to it.
@melvinjacobs23289 ай бұрын
We're Diamond on Royal, but after trying Celebrity, we were hooked. Started with the Equinox, then the Beyond, and am booked on the Ascent.
@EvangelismforGod3 ай бұрын
Lol, me too!
@DileepB7 ай бұрын
you should try the older smaller ships for more attentive service.
@joeo76939 ай бұрын
I am D+ on RCL. I have cruised on Epic and Equinox and agree, if you’re a foodie, Celebrity is way better than RCL.
@edvaira68919 ай бұрын
I’d like to point out that most of Norwegian’s casinos are also smoke free but they have glassed-in separate “smoking casino” rooms
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog9 ай бұрын
I did not know that!
@michelleperry77747 ай бұрын
I love Celebrity & will book them as much as I can in the future. I mainly cruise (with my mom) to visit the ports, relax in my room, & eat the foods:-) The wifi was amazing & the staff is soo attentive, & ship is designed beautifully. I don’t care much about alcohol & entertainment. I don’t even pack a swimsuit lol. I don’t like to socialize lol. Guess I’m different than most cruisers🤷♀️🤷♀️
@carlalyles7 ай бұрын
You sure are, lol !
@michellebland10884 ай бұрын
I am similar. I think I will try celebrity. I think I will like it. I just got off royal and it was okay but not my favorite.
@TheMaxRebo9 ай бұрын
We have a Family Infinite Veranda booked for Icon in February, so I am interested to see how we like it (or not) - we did book that class more for the bed situation (family of 5 people) and this just came along with it - it if makes it just like a larger ocean view with the extra beds, I think we will be ok with is, but shall see. Thanks for the perspective on things - especially the always included, lots of great points
@Driver26167 ай бұрын
Having cruised numerous times on Celebrity Millennium class ships and Solstice class ships, as well as once on Anthem of the seas by Royal Caribbean and Enchanted Princess by Princess Cruises, my favourite is Celebrity. It definitely is a step up in class. That is not to say that I don’t like the others because I do. In fact I’m doing a 14 night cruise next month on Diamond Princess. But I will always return to Celebrity…
@kikky8119 ай бұрын
Their coffee shop looks amazing, reminds me of the Cove Cafe on Disney cruise line. Absolutely the best on any ship I’ve been on. Love Royal too and wanted to try Celebrity but not convinced.
@rdangrgamez46476 ай бұрын
I'll stick with RC Ships new and food seems better. However, I think we would have more fun on RC🎉
@timmbottoni31359 ай бұрын
Great video - now we need to see and hear your experience on other lines like Princess, Norwegian, and Holland. Challenge accepted?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog9 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@RoyalCaribbeanCruiseChronicles8 ай бұрын
Celebrity is a different animal. It’s a step above in many areas. It’s got it’s target audience ❤❤❤
@pauldegregorio64326 ай бұрын
Yes. Yes you DO need French Onion Soup every night. Thrust stage.
@Ant_White8 ай бұрын
Matt, great review and for the most part I agree with your findings. I do question your comment about the availability of drinks waiters on Royal v Celebrity. Since the restart we always struggled to find roaming bar staff on either. There are some staff, but they are not that available due to their limited numbers. Celebrity reminds me so much of Royal Caribbean back 20 plus years ago. Royal was a far more premium and traditional cruise product than we all see now. But in fairness it didn’t have the range entertainment or amenities we take for granted on more modern Royal ships either. Since Royal acquired Celebrity I have seen the shift with Royal being position more as a family cruise line to compete with the likes of Carnival. Celebrity has been kept as a more premium product, and while very contemporary, I think it caters more for the traditional cruiser in my opinion. One thing I would say is that I’d probably cruise with Celebrity more if Royal & Celebrity shared a common program. I fully agree that Royals C&A program is probably the best out there. Keep up the great work.
@chinadollfmd2 ай бұрын
I am a Diamond class for Royal, we decided to go back to Celebrity on our 30th anniversary because that was our Honeymoon cruise. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it and we have been sailing Celebrity ever since. I am not interested in the flowrider, iFly, zip lining so I am not missing the crowds and screaming kids that I experience in the past.
@CruisingwithWarrenSea9 ай бұрын
Hey Matt, I'm not sure how to feel after this very honest and detailed review lol. I have an upcoming cruise on the Celebrity Beyond in October of 2024, and I am very eager to experience my first sailing on a Celebrity Edge Ship. Being loyal to Royal Cruiser I can relate to everything you shared and believe my experience may not be much different from yours. See you soon.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog9 ай бұрын
I hope you have a great time. It’s different, but we still had fun
@LovetheLordPsalms7 ай бұрын
My husband and I sailed celebrity for our honeymoon and loved it! It we didn’t have young kids, we’d choose Celebrity any day. We like the slower laid back feel. The quiet and upscale ambiance. We just felt fancy ☺️
@woodsofthewoods5 ай бұрын
That Concierge veranda is just an oceanview. That room looked depressing.😂 so called infinity is no veranda. Just a big window with Verandah prices.😢
@nfareview6 ай бұрын
Just booked the two story Villa for our 40th bday celebration on Beyond. Stoked!
@btab53329 ай бұрын
We prefer Celebrity over RCI. We sailed on the Oasis in June and other than Central Park it was much to crowded and noisy. we would take an Edge class ship over an Oasis class any day of the week.We sailed on the Beyond last October/November and I know a lot of people complained about the Infinite Balcony but we loved it. Maybe it was because we don't keep the AC low but our windows and mirrors never forged up and we had it open all the time. And we went to Bermuda and the ABC's so it was plenty humid.
@gregorabbott85427 ай бұрын
Hi, we are planning on doing the ABC's this coming october on the beyond for my father in laws 80th. Is the humidity/ heat oppresive at this time of year? We went to the Caribbean last January, and even though it was warm, it wasn't humid. Thanks.
@Nehmerfamilyfarms2 ай бұрын
If you close the bifold doors then open the IV window the ac stays on. Then shut the IV window and open the bifold doors to gain the extra room. Mornings I’ll go grab coffee and shut the bifold doors to open the veranda and sit there and have coffee while the wife still sleeps.
@Jodster2239 ай бұрын
I have been on both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. I like both. My husband and I are both mobility impaired, and I need gluten-free (coeliac). Because of this, we don't need all the rock climbing walls and very active area because I really want to do it and can't. We are foodies and want the extra comfort. I have found the food is better on Celebrity. When i was on Wonder, everytime they were told gluten free, they would barely season the food. However, I will agree wholeheartedly that shows are way better on Royal. Although Eden is cool. Both are annoying with their attempts at upselling. Because of our needs Celebrity is wonderful. We can be active when able, but it's not in our face. Thank you for this review. I also don't like infinite verandah. I can see what people like, but not for me.
@arnitapalmer48868 ай бұрын
Enjoy Celebrity more than Royal! Celebrity is more upscale and adult oriented. It's relaxing with a better array of delicious food and dining experiences. Royal is great however the market of people on Royal is ridiculous. Between whining brats and a few entitled people with NO class shows Alcohol and Attitudes can make some people do DUMB Things. Celebrity is just PEACEFUL! Ijs
@blanchegiunta43168 ай бұрын
We 💗 celebrity..good mix of ages, pretty ships,good food like floating spa..your points carry over..
@helenacohen116 ай бұрын
I love both but personally think celebrity is level up, personal service and less zoo By the way, classic package gives u nothing BUT premium 👍👍👍
@carsonyoung99652 ай бұрын
Did Celebrity for Alaska in 2019. Smaller ship, nicer amenities. Not as much for our kids to enjoy. But it was a great experience
@heelswin63623 ай бұрын
Love this. Thanks, Matt!
@robertfoerster566Ай бұрын
The champagne is just once and not unlimited. By saying it's available on order, it's because they used to have it in cabin when you arrived, but now you have to ask for it. It's not unlimited. ;)
@Exotic30008 ай бұрын
You did a great job. Very informative. And yes, I love balconies too! ❤
@geovanisjorge10149 ай бұрын
I took your same exact cruise last year and almost canceled my Panama Canal cruise this year with Celebrity. The only thing stopping me from canceling is the destinations. With that being said, give Virgin Voyages a celebrity edge class ship and watch out that would be perfect. At night not many options on what to do and even TV options were poor so biggest take away was not much to do in the form of entertainment or activities. The Eden area we found wasted space and I could be wrong but I don’t think you even mentioned that area
@philipschmidt18014 ай бұрын
I have been on both Celebrity and Royal, but will choose Celebrity every time. I understand there are more activities on Royal, but I don’t need them. I love the food, service and upscale vibe of Celebrity. I still like Royal, we’re going to the Greek isles in October on Royal! Cheers everyone!
@ducham019 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt, that was a very honest and helpful review ❤
@donmartin9868 ай бұрын
Celebrity way better for us. The style of Celebrity's cutting edge design and modern art collection is top notch and a treat for the eyes. We're just not enthralled with the shopping mall design down through the middle of Royal ships. I feel like Celebrity is a destination and Royal like a mall back home. Sounds like you missed the exceptional shows in Eden as well as different special shows in the Club venue.
@erickramer92919 ай бұрын
Looks like the crowd dresses a little nicer.
@heliman296 ай бұрын
I totally KNEW IT...!!! Thank you Matt! When we booked Icon a year ago we skipped the infinite veranda thing because logic told me I'd be sweating to death. Thank you for the confirmation. Why they wouldn't add some little doors or a slider makes no sense...
@greggoggins73789 ай бұрын
Very much recommend upgrading from the always included WiFi to premium pre cruise by calling in. For a 7 night cruise in July I paid $68 to upgrade with discounts. Upgrading the beverage package to premium pre cruise using your captains club benefits is also a huge savings as well.
@wondrafuladventures9 ай бұрын
I dont have a high status and I am an in bed by 10 person anyway so I loved my Celebrity experience. Would still like to go on some Royal ships, but the costs are way to high right now. I can go on NCL for a similar experience with a full drinks package for less money. Happy you were able to try something new.
@mikesamolsky47198 ай бұрын
It appears that I will be sailing celebrity from now on. I was totally disappointed by the Royal Caribbean main dining room
@FlightAndTrack9 ай бұрын
You guys all realize that celebrity is a subsidiary of royal
@rovermiles19 ай бұрын
3:43 - I love the canapés poking 😂
@rickinnes8 ай бұрын
Ours kids went through all the different levels in the youth groups with RCL. Now they’re adults , my wife and I naturally transitioned to Celebrity. We find it much more enjoyable. If we have a family cruise 🚢 than it’s got to be Oasis class.
@barrettpickett5603Ай бұрын
I just booked the room you are talking about on this ship. And doing Puerto Rico. I think I will love the room. Looking at one area a jungle area might not like. I couldn't afford the aqua class. Way to expensive. But so wanted it. The restaurant looked amazing. And won't get such an amazing experience with the spa. But seems so much layed back and less people. I so love royal Caribbean but you almost need a vacation on how big the boat is. They even go hey if you do three nights do four night back to back. The celebrity reminds me from the videos of a love boat. And the food sounds very good. Royal is trying to push the specialty dining.
@gjcampanella60969 ай бұрын
Love the smoke free casino! I wish Royal Caribbean would do this!
@jimerin35337 ай бұрын
We did our first Celebrity after 12 Princess cruises this fall. I can't say I agree it was any better - not worse - just not better.
@matthewgrengs69208 ай бұрын
Spot on! Sailed on APEX last April. One and done with Celebrity. Loyal to Royal!
@barryhaley74308 ай бұрын
I agree that Concierge isn’t worth much more than $100 and not even that if you’re Elite where you get the embarkation priority anyway. My take on the Infinity cabin is I prefer the regular veranda in warm climes like the Caribbean and Mediterranean. But Infinity veranda in cool climes. I’m surprised about the poor bar table service. We have done 17 Celebrity cruises, including Apex, and that’s never been the case. You should try Celebrity’s Solstice or Millennium class ships. The Edge class ships are beautiful and the art is stunning but my preference is for the Solstice ship.
@Uninspirational8 күн бұрын
7:03: You say you love the windjammer. I hate the windjammer. It feels like an over crowded gold coral where you struggle to find a seat.
@bigdchiefs20008 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your view on Celebrity. I think a lot of people thinking of trying them should watch this video. Seems like it is more for the retired crowd that is in there 60's and up that want to lay back and releax.
@yvonneharper89129 ай бұрын
I went on Celebrity for the first time in August. My daughter and I went to Europe. The itinerary was fabulous. We sailed on Celebrity Reflection. However, Matt, I totally agree with you 100% about their entertainment. It was horrible. I didn't go to any shows because I didn't know if they had any. It was not advertised properly. In addition, I was looking for bingo and I believe it was for one time and I missed that. Listen, I am not a party animal neither but at least give me something to decide if I want to party or see an unbelievable show. Like you I was in bed early too! I will be sailing on her again next year. The itinerary is a good one in the Caribbean. I hope the entertainment is much better sailing the Caribbean than sailing Europe. All I can say...Celebrity please work on this!
@gracepires83878 ай бұрын
My husband and I went on celebrity reflection and everything was great including the entertainment, the food the service and were outstanding too. They had a variety of shows every evening and we always looked forward to them. Sorry to hear you were disappointed with the entertainment.
@ijunqua8 ай бұрын
Sailed the Reflection July 2023 from Rome through the Greek Islands to Malta and Barcelona. Coming from the NYC area and having a theatre-crazed daughter, we have seen more than our share of Broadway shows! The evening shows on board were phenomenal! We were so impressed with the dancers and singers. It's unfortunate you didn't attend any. Also, my son won a cruise for two playing Deal or No Deal so yeah, that was a hit as well!
@ronaldfish15698 ай бұрын
I love both cruise lines. All-time favorite is royal Caribbean and NCL.
@SportsBoss999Ай бұрын
I don't know how they compare because I've never even BEEN on a cruise. I'm in my late 60s, so I imagine Celebrity is the way to go for me. Don't like a bunch of kids running around, and I love the non-smoking casino. My first cruise is in November 2024 on Celebrity, so we'll see how it goes. The good food selections and great service very much appeals to me. The only downside looking forward is the limited activities and shows. I hope they'll be enough to do and not get bored, but we shall see.