I've always been a big Disney fan and have usually cruised with them. However, not being a huge Marvel fan and not a Star Wars fan at all, their offerings during my Winter Break have been 3- or 4-night cruises and that's just too short. I had a chance while at Disney in the fall to speak with the owner of the travel agency I use about my musings, and she highly recommended I give the Edge a try, and I'm so glad I did!!
I typically cruise solo, and did on this. I'm 48, and I teach special education. This was my 14th cruise overall.
I flew into MIA the evening before my cruise and stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites Blue Lagoon. On Sunday morning, I got a Lyft to Port Everglades (around $40 with tip) and arrived just after 10.
A cabin for a solo cruiser that actually opens to the outside?? YES PLEASE!!!! I adored this cabin. No, it's not huge, but it's just right for one person. If you're a heavy packer, do be aware that there are not drawers in the cabin. But I'm a light packer so between hanging things and sliding packing cubes into the shelves I was 100% fine!
Yes, the bridge has the ability to lock the infinite veranda in place, but if it is for cleaning, that IS announced in the daily planner delivered to your stateroom. In the event of weather they can also do it, but even on our final sea day which was windy, a little rainy, and with large waves that sometimes sent spray above the lifeboats (at the very base of the infinite veranda), they were not locked.
Bathroom was a good size with shelving and a large (by ship standards) shower with a glass door.
Already have this cabin booked for 4 upcoming cruises on Apex!!