We selected this cruise due to our previous experiences with Celebrity, we hold Elite status with Celebrity and previously found that suite class was on par with Seabourn our other line of choice. We were excited to cruise on the first European season of the Edge a vessel that was advertised as changing the face of cruising.

The ship is beautiful and flows well however the increase in Sky Suites has resulted in smaller rooms with reduced storage and the removal of some suite benefits including afternoon canapes which were served in the cabin previously and have been replaced by service in the retreat lounge. This was not a replacement as Michael's club previously offered this service at a higher level. As a result the Butler service was also noticeably reduced, our room attendant service was still at a high level.

There was a noticeable reduction in the quality of optional dining with a move away from fine dining to degustation menus which appeared to prioritise quantity over quality possibly catering for American palates. Murano, recently rated as one of the best French restaurants on a cruise line is not available, nor is Silk Harvest, Qsine or Suishi on 5. We had a mixed experience at the seafood restaurant with one excellent meal and one with a limited menu. We did not eat at Le Petit chef as again, this is a 5 course menu and is restricted to match the table projections. We did not eat at the steakhouse.Many of these venues such as the rooftop garden and the magic carpet did not work in windy, wet or cold weather or in port due to bird activity. Luminae retained its high standard however the location (forward) beneath the Retreat ment that it was less accessible. During our two cruises (we back to backed) there was no toilet available in Luminae requiring guests to access the single toilet in the retreat lounge or walk down to use the facilities in the Solarium due to the positioning of the restaurant. Read more