Ric and Billy were fortunate enough to be among the first guests to sail on Celebrity's newest ship, Celebrity Edge.  Being the first ship in a new class there is a lot to share, so we've split our review of our three night sailing into two episodes.  They're a bit longer than usual, but we think you'll enjoy learning about the Magic Carpet, Eden, La Petite Chef, the wonderful crew, and so much more that Edge has to offer.  For photos and videos, be sure to check out our live blogs and other articles linked in the show notes below.

Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts

Original Announcement of Terminal 25 (from March 2017)

Celebrity Edge Preview Podcast - Episode 6

La Petite Chef & Friends on Celebrity Edge (including video of each course)

Early in November, Carnival Cruise Line invited Ric to tour the Carnival Paradise while she was docked in her home port of Tampa, Florida. On this bonus episode, Billy interviews Ric about what he saw (and ate) on that ship tour. We close out the episode with a listener question.

Carnival Paradise Ship Tour

A Brief History of the Blue Riband - The Fastest Passenger Ships to Sail the Atlantic

Cruising can be habit forming, but among those who've not yet taken their first cruise, there are some common concerns, ranging from sea-sickness and boredom, to safety and weather.  On this episode we take a look at some of these concerns and provide information to clear up fact from fiction, and offer tips along the way.

First Time Cruise Series (a whole collection of articles for first timers)

Cruise Safety (articles focusing on safety at sea, including life boat and muster drill info)

Want to avoid Norovirus? Take a cruise! (the real facts about Norovirus and cruising)

Cruising with Dietary Restrictions

Cruising During Hurricane Season (how cruise lines handle hurricanes, what to consider, and more)

"I'm worried I'll get seasick. Do you feel the ship move?" How to avoid motion sickness on cruise ships.

Celebrity Edge is the first in a new class of ship, and in less than a month, we'll be among the first to sail her.  We talk about some of what makes her so different as Celebrity tries to redefine the cruise experience, and we discuss how we plan to see and do as much as possible on our December 6th three-night sailing.

Our collection of articles on Celebrity Edge (with lots of photos and some video!) 

Specialty Dining - Defining the Experience, Its History, Options, and What's Ahead - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 4 (we discuss Celebrity Edge dining in this episode)

January 13 Celebrity Edge Facebook Group (Billy will also be sailing Edge on January 13th 2019 (If you're on that sailing come talk ship with us in the group!)

Most cruise lines have programs that reward guests for their loyalty.  The perks are as wide-ranging as cruise experiences, and different lines let you climb the ranks of these programs in different ways.  What are some of the more remarkable benefits?  How do we value these programs?  We look at the various programs and help you understand how to take advantage of what is being offered.

Which cruise line is best for me? The differences between cruise lines.

Join us live from ship and shore! 

The cruise experience is inextricably tied to dining, but what is specialty dining?  This concept may not be as new as you think, so we dive into what exactly specialty dining is, where it started, and we look at the types of experiences available now, plus some in the near future.

Norwegian Escape Live Blog

MSC Seaside Live Blog

Celebrity Reflection Live Blog

Episode 271 - Mariner of the Seas listener cruise review

The "Good Old Days" of Cruising Were Nice, but Today's Cruising Is Even Better

A lot of attention is paid the biggest ships with the most outrageous features - and for good reason.  We discuss what megaships are, why they're so appealing to some people, and talk about how they fit into the bigger picture of the world of cruising.

New cruise ships are huge - except when they're not

Many new cruise ships will look to the sea. Will those seeking floating hotels appreciate a return to the ocean?

Carnival Increased Capacity in Tampa, Galveston, and New Orleans: Why these ports matter more than you think

Norwegian Escape Live Blog

MSC Seaside Live Blog

You can take cruises all over the world, sometimes sailing for a week just to arrive at your destination.  There are some cruise destinations however for which those leaving from Florida don't have to travel very far.  On this episode we discuss excursions, sites, tours, and dining in The Conch Republic, The Southernmost Point: Key West.

Nieuw Amsterdam Live Blog in Key West

Empress of the Seas Live Blog in Key West

Periscope Video of Billy Eating the Hottest Sauces in the Keys

You can take cruises all over the world, sometimes sailing for a week just to arrive at your destination.  There are some cruise destinations however for which those leaving from Florida don't have to travel very far.  On this episode we discuss excursions, sites, tours, and dining in The Conch Republic, The Southernmost Point: Key West.

Nieuw Amsterdam Live Blog in Key West

Empress of the Seas Live Blog in Key West

Periscope Video of Billy Eating the Hottest Sauces in the Keys

Whenever a cruise line introduces a new class of ships, it’s easy to forget about the great ships they already have.  Last year, during the fanfare of the Edge class announcements, Celebrity Cruise Lines unveiled Celebrity Revolution.  Now the scale of this $500 million fleet upgrade program has become more clear, and we're even more excited.  Ric and Billy discuss what is ahead for the Celebrity fleet.

Celebrity Revolution (including photos and videos)

Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Reflection Live Blog