Did We HATE Our Celebrity Beyond Infinite Veranda? Honest...
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- When we booked our Celebrity Cruises Infinite Veranda Cabin, we weren't sure if we made a huge mistake! These balcony cabins might be the most controversial, with many people hating them. However, we had to try the Infinite Veranda cabin on our cruise on Celebrity Beyond, and judge for ourselves.
In this video we share a cruise cabin review of the Infinite Veranda on Celebrity Beyond cruise ship. We go over the pros and cons of this type of cruise ship cabin, and share if we like this cabin, and if we'd book it again.
If you're planning a cruise on one of Celebrity Cruises Edge class cruise ships, this video will help you decide on the best cabin for you.
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Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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Stayed on the Celebrity Beyond same room as you's 6 weeks ago. Love the room. As for the mirror. We moved the chair and slid the table into the fridge. That gave us a full length mirror. We love the full view of the balcony.
We stayed in the INFINITE veranda on the Beyond in November was hesitant but loved it. No noise from outside when docked and able to sit relax during a rain storm and just watch without blowing winds and sea spray
You can sit on veranda and close the doors behind you if you want that traditional balcony feel.
My wife & I have our 1st cruise coming up on The Beyond. There are so many negative videos on the infinite veranda we decided not to choose that level of cabin. I think your review was honestly well balanced between the pros & cons of this cabin choice. Your channel has been an unbelievably wonderful treasure trove of information for planning our trip. Love the channel!
I’m so glad it’s helpful! I know you’ll love the Beyond!
IMHO I think the sunroom works out best if the couch is by the veranda as in this statemoom rather than the bed being by the veranda.
You will love it unless you are very outdoorsy. We really liked the extra cabin space and the fabulous view. We never once closed the blind or the folding doors. On nice nights we left the window open and let the fantastic ocean sounds lull us to sleap.
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@@mikebilon8208 this is exactly why we got our room in that same order
The knock against this cabin that is likely to be a dealbreaker for me is the heat aspect. Many have reported uncomfortable cabins even after raising the window.. It might be less of an issue for many, but I hate humidity and heat. I'll go with the porthole veranda for that reason alone.
I've read reviews like this as well too. I think I would prefer traditional veranda style that offers more air quality control. Do Porthole style staterooms offer traditional style verandahs? Excited to do our Newbie cruisers' research😃
@@carried809 I don't remember for sure, but yes, I think our balcony was a typical balcony (small but usable).
I would actually love this. It does feel like an indoor/outdoor room. You get the wonderful fresh air but the privacy of a regular room.
We were on Beyond last September with another couple and did not want to book the infinite balcony cabins. We opted and booked two sunset balconies on deck 8. The cabins were very spacious. The balcony was provided with a full recling sun lounger, table, and chair. Worth the small extra cost.
Just returned from Beyond and an infinity verandah we loved it. Have great feel of spaciousness and could sit in sunshine. You have described it perfectly. Cruise from Rome to Turkey Greece and Naples was great. Usually have traditional balcony but loved this style and ship overall
How would you rate your overall experience on it compared to a traditional balcony?
We just finished a cruise on Celebrity Summit. We had the oceanview with the ciircular window. We have sailed in suites, minisuites, ocean view,, and interior cabins. They all have pluses and minuses. We are usually only in the room to sleep or shower and dress for dinner. It really depends on the kind of cruiser you are. I have never been unhappy with any room. We just booked a cruise to Greece from Rome on the Ascent. We have a concierge suite with the infinite veranda. It may be a little hot in July in Greece. But we will be gone most of the day and can cool it off for sleeping. I'm looking forward to the new experience.
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
We were on the EDGE and had inifinite veranda and loved it!
I have to say this will be my husband and I's first cruise.This ship is just gorgeous.Oh and yes we will be booking the veranda cabin.
What did you think I if the infinite veranda? Next May will be mine and my husband’s first ever cruise and I booked the infinite veranda on the Celebrity Edge (Alaskan cruise out of Seattle) thinking it may be cold. I keep going back and forth with the infinite veranda or the sunset aft veranda. The aft is $1,300 more and not sure if that view is worth it and whether it will be too cold to be out there much.
We just got off of 21 days on the Edge. The biggest issue we had with the veranda was that the windows were very dirty. We asked if they could be cleaned on day 1 and it was never done. (they have a cleaning apparatus on rails but we only saw it used once) We cleaned what we could using towels but it did not help a lot. We were in Australia in summer so leaving the window open for extended periods was not a great option since the room would heat up quickly. We liked the extra room it gave us though. Personally, I think I like the old fashioned balcony but we still had a great time.
We booked and were on a Sunset Verandah. We loved it 2 chairs and a table along with 2 chaise lounges. When I booked this when booking 1st opened, the sunset was a few dollars less than the infinite verandah.
My wife and I got off the Beyond last week staying in a Sunset Veranda. We loved it. We also stayed in one last April on the Apex. We love the large veranda and the serenity it offers watching the wake. Two drawbacks that anyone considering a Sunset veranda should be aware of. First, it is a long walk to your cabin to the aft elevators. Second, depending on the wind direction you will sometimes find tiny pieces of soot from the exhaust stacks on your chairs. Just be sure to ask the cabin steward to wipe down the veranda furniture whenever he services your cabin. For us it’s definitely worth the cons.
My sister is on that ship ( Beyond) as I’m watching this. She texted me and is loving it ❤️
We did a transatlantic crossing in the porthole veranda room,it was fabulous
Just booked a cruise with the Infinite Veranda. Thank you for the video! Now I’m even more excited! Looking forward to watching more of your video’s regarding Celebrity Beyond!
I’m so pleased you’re on the Beyond! My first ever cruise after having my first -booked 2020 - cancelled and I can’t wait to return. I like the wind in my hair of a traditional balcony, but the privacy and bringing the outdoors in, is definitely trumped by the infinity cabins.. safe sailing xx
Love the infinite balcony concept, believe Icon will be offering this kind of room as well.
We’re taking a cruise on the Edge this coming May and are so excited. Last year we were on the Reflection and enjoyed it as well but we’re looking forward to a newer ship! Appreciate all your information!
Let me know what you think of the infinite veranda.
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
Did you stay in the infinite veranda, and if so, what did you think?
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
10:33 I would pick the ultimate veranda again rather than an outside balcony. This has many options. I didn't even think about the noise of the window and shade. Heard no noise from neighboring cabins.
Had a similar cabin on Alaska cruise end of August on the Edge. Didn't use the app to program things from phone.
Would have liked for all Captain's and other announcements to come into cabin wirh a control switch rather than needing the tv on to their chanel to hear them.
4:10 here in MN.
I am going on the Edge for a transatlantic cruise in April. I really didn’t think I would like this type of veranda, but you explained it extremely well. Now I’m looking forward to the experience. To be able to look at the sea in a comfortable setting would be wonderful. And if the weather is good I can get that great ocean air.
You have put me at ease!! Thanks so much!!!
I still can't get over you went on vacation in Florida before you went on a cruise. Life is tough all over.
We were in an Infinite verandah cabin on the Edge. For me, I did not care for it. I don't sleep well, and would tend to get up during night, go out onto the traditional balcony and enjoy the ocean waters and sounds while relaxing on the reclining chair. My hubby would stay in bed asleep while I was out on the verandah. You can't do that on the infinite verandah. First, if I opened the window, it made a lot of noise. Then, when the window was opened, the air conditioning turns off. And, the chairs did not recline and were not comfortable to relax in. Well, first, hubby would wake up from the sound of the window opening and would then get too warm because the air went off. This is definitely not the balcony for me. The only plus side was that the room seemed larger.
So glad to get your good opinion. As you said, so many negative reviews. We sale in September, can’t wait.
We are seriously considering sailing on the Beyond Feb /Mar 2024. After looking at your 2 videos Im pretty sure we will. Just got a hold of my TA😊🇨🇦
Thank you very much for your review. We need more pro/con reviews. Because of your video, my wife now has had a good view of the cabin that I was hoping to book.
The Infinite is the best value in a room for Alaska, Norway, North sea imho. But you need to get the one with the bed by the window! Can't think of any other ship room even suites that give you ocean views from the bed like the Infinite with bed by the window. We saw whales from the bed, the Dawes glacier from the bed. If it was raining we just closed to top to keep it warm, and at night kept the window open for ideal sleep under the covers. I guess balconies are better in the tropics and summer in the Med though, where you want balcony separated and AC always on inside. Makes no sense that Edge waited to do its first Alaska trip last week (with us on it) and it is 5+ years old. All the HA ships should be Infinite rooms as that cruise line has the best access to Alaska.
We took the Apex and I liked the Virtual Veranda. It takes forever to open and close the window or blinds. The Virtual Veranda idea was taken from Emerald River Cruises.
Loved the Apex, best ship ever
Only a real balcony for us but thanks so much for the review. Christine & Rob from NY
Thanks for this video we have been concerned about this cabin as well as booked for this November. Can you give as a video about the 4 main dining rooms and how these work for assigned seating. So many questions about this. Are you assigned one of the four for the duration?
Maybe I missed it but when you open the window is there a screen? If not, I’d be afraid that things would fly outta the room or get sucked out…is that possible. The room looks wonderful and I agree, I think we’d like it very much!! Thank you but lmk about the window situation-thx.
We just booked APEX in one of these and I think we will love it !
What a great review. We have done several Celebrity cruises. We would definitely give this type cabin a try.
Hi Ilana, going on a cruise to Bermuda in July from cape liberty. Will we need a passport? Your videos are the best for planning. Thank you!
Virgin Voyages has this neat technology for blinds, lights, temperature. This veranda does look interesting.
Now THIS is the video of yours that I've been waiting for as soon as I heard you were on Beyond. I've heard SUCH mixed reviews on this cabin, and am so intrigued to try it. As someone who usually cruises on the inside of the ship, I really do think I would adore it, but can also fully appreciate some of the frustrations that people have.
Great video!
Since I get up early and enjoy coffee while enjoying the ocean and the sound it wouldn’t work for us. But we will still get one.🤭
I will Skip it! -- I am an early bird, the wife likes to sleep in. With that in mind, going out on this type of balcony between the ocean noise, daylight. window noise, and no air conditioning, Nope, that's a deal breaker. On the older type of balconies, you can at least leave the drapes closed, and quietly slip out the door or slider and go out onto the balcony with far less time and noise for her to notice.
I would love to have this infinite veranda. I had one like it on a Scenic Rhine River cruise but it couldn’t be controlled by the phone.
Was just on the Edge (a beautiful ship), and the wife and I did not care for the Infinity. It's just a little bigger room with a big window. It was nice but we missed the traditional balcony. The chairs are small and not comfy at all. However, I read another comment that someone with small children did like it for its safety. Close the window and its secure. It's impossible to search for the few cabins that have an open balcony. Searching for other rooms tells you the room type. Looks like RC's new ICON of the Seas will have the same Infinity balcony so we'll be avoiding that ship. I do like Celebrity itineraries to the Southern Caribbean. I guess I find an older ship, otherwise, nice video.
Hi Ilana. I’ve just found your channel recently and appreciate your great tips. Do have a question. Do you anticipate ever cruising on Viking? We have gone on a river cruise and have an ocean cruise scheduled in May with them. I can’t imagine cruising with anyone else now.
First time watching your channel. Very nice review format, but you might want to double check for on-screen misspellings.
Great review! I'm planning a cruise on Beyond in September 2023. You mentioned the noise from operating the window and blinds. Did you notice the noise when the neighbors were operating their's?
How about air-conditioning in the room? Royal Caribbean, if you have your door to the balcony open, they will shot air-conditioning off.
If you have the door open, will you have air in the room???
You have presented an excellent review of the infinite veranda. I have been on the Edge twice and Apex once. First time on the Edge was with the infinite veranda. My other two sailings had traditional balconies which are my personal preference. I enjoy sitting outdoors (in good weather) and often talking with the neighbors on the balcony. I found the furniture low on the infinite veranda and having breakfast there cumbersome. All in all these are preferences. The Edge class ships are beautiful. I look forward to sailing the Beyond sometime in the future.
’m going on my first ever cruise to Alaska on the Edge (leaving out of Seattle May 23rd, 2025). I have the IV room booked but am considering changing to Sky Suite. Do you think that the IV room would be better for the cold or rainy weather, or would you still go with the traditional balcony?
@@Steinlage63 I still prefer the traditional balconies which the Sky Suites all have. I recently returned from Alaska on the Summit (and we saw the Edge for part of the trip). Had a traditional balcony in Aquaclass. All balconies are traditional on the older Summit. We were lucky and had excellent weather on our sailing.
Do you need to close the window before opening your cabin door? Lot of wind if you don't...
It looks to me that if you set the bed up as twin beds, either you would not be able to use the closet at all, or there would be no space to pass between the bed and the desk chair.
We sailed on her sister ship the Apex last year and we loved the infinity veranda. However we did miss the capability of joining balconies with or fellow travelers! Your review was spot on, however there were other aspects of the cabin which we found less desirable such as the chopped up closet spaces. In any event we had a great time aboard sailing Northern Europe.
Great review! They look like wonderful cabins to me.
I would love it .. for the privacy
I haven’t had the opportunity to cruise on celebrity yet, but I think I’ll enjoy the total view. Can’t wait to find a good deal 😊
Love this cabin
To me, this is all of the benefits of a balcony cabin, plus some added benefits, and no drawbacks.
We stayed in this cabin as well. I felt it was extremely small. I hit my head or my leg every time I went around the bed. Because of the location of the closet, we had to take turns scooting along the bed to they in it. The veranda was ok and different just felt cheated of the space one gets. Sun room is a good description
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
We are going on Apex. Did you have 2 or 3 people in your cabin and if 3, can you comment on the space and comfort of the pull out? I’d love pics or a video of the pullout. Our son is very tall for his age and we are nervous about feeling cramped and uncomfortable. Is there a drawer at the bottom? How do they make it a bed? It looks like you had a pull out sofa bed so would really appreciate your feedback. Thank you!
These are the same type of windows we had on the Viking Polaris in Antarctica. When the rogue wave hit it blew out 6 of these windows killing one woman and injuring 4 others. I don’t think this would of happened with traditional balconies.
Ilana, one of the negatives that I have heard that I think would be a negative to me was the lack of wind when the window was open. What was your experience with that? Does the breeze enter the room or just blow by? I also think that the blinds rising and lowering versus curtains that move side to side is a negative as I like to keep a little gap to allow some light into the room. As far as the center rail obstructing the view when seated, that seems to be an issues whether we are referring to this veranda or a traditional balcony with a railing.
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Thank you
great job!
We are booked for the beginning of March on the Apex in a veranda, state room, and we cannot wait. There aren’t a lot of negatives for me either. Only positives.
What did you think of the infinite veranda?
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
We did love it. I know people either do or don’t. We felt it was a great addition to room space. We always left the division open between deck and room whether we were using the balcony or not. I think with you going to Alaska with that option, I think you will really love it. I’ve not had a balcony after before, but we’ve also talked about doing a junior type suite maybe next cruise. I can always speak to what I know, and we really did enjoy the infinite veranda. Have a wonderful time. We visited Alaska in 2017 for two weeks, one week on land and one week on the ship. It was fabulous!
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We are going on our first cruise in May on the Beyond, with my in-laws who are regular cruisers! I was wondering how you unlock your cabin - is it the traditional card, or can you unlock it with your phone? Love the app features!!
our first cruise on Celebrity coming up this fall, Infinity 7 nights around the Greek Islands. We lucked up and booked a sunset verandah (only 12 available?). all of this to say, I would probably have booked an infinite balcony, but based on your video and a second one, don't think we would have enjoyed it as much
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
Was the darkening blind really darkening? I can't sleep with any light coming through.
Great video! Thanks
Can I please ask if the beds can be converted into 2 singles instead of the 1 bed. I am going with a friend and have just booked the edge with the infinite veranda and I’m just a tad excited now. .I think I will love the room.
Yes they can
Have you ever stayed on the Celebrity Reflection Veranda Balcony? Our first cruise is in March and we’re looking forward to it.
Royal Caribbean all the way for me.
No light filtering curtains? I’d have to skip this cabin, the door just won’t do.
Nice Tan
Did you have any issues with condensation on the glass surfaces (including the TV) in your room? Morgan mentioned that in his review, not sure how big an issue that is.
Also did you run into any cases where someone opened the cabin door while the veranda window was open and the veranda doors were open as well? Whenever I've been on a balcony, I've always made sure the door was closed, but in this type of room, it seems like many people would leave those doors open.
I think I would totally prefer this over a traditional balcony. Thanks for the review!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Agree
I totally agree.
Agree ❤
I'd never seen this type of cabin before but it looks like a great idea to me. It gives you that opportunity to use the balcony space as interior space if you want to. Making the cabin feel more spacious. And you can still pull the window down if you want that "balcony feel". Really looks like the best of both worlds to me.
Avalon's River Cruise ships are all like this. PLUS, the bed faces the "veranda." Enjoy the view from the bed.
We loved the inifinite veranda. No rust, more sound proof avoiding neighboring conversations. Loved room darkening shade.
So true, I didn’t think about the lack of rust, and general cleanliness
But we need to remember that the ships are new. The salt air will corrode the metal eventually.
Rust? I sail mainly on Disney and they keep their ships immaculate. I don't know why other cruise lines would let the verandahs rust.
How often was it locked? Part of the reason we always book a balcony room is that I’m extremely claustrophobic, so the idea of being unable to open the window gives me some anxiety…
@@itsme-vx6fg we were on a transatlantic cruise in the Edge. I only remember is being locked once or twice. Honestly when it was locked I wouldn’t have wanted it open. The weather was rough and there was a lot of ocean spray. You could still see everything really well though which was nice versus the traditional balcony.
There are certainly worse rooms on a cruise ship. The room was not BAD. (I was in one on the Celebrity Apex.) But I missed having an actual, separate balcony. My biggest gripe was that you couldn't feel a breeze at all when you were sitting by the window. Also, I'm short, and my line of sight was right into the crossbar when I looked out from my chair.
I don't like that there is only two little chairs and it looks so squashed. I have also heard of people having electronic issues with the automation of the sliding window, the closing of the blind etc. If the automation fails what do you have......an oceanview cabin.
3:29 One thing I enjoy about a traditional balcony is that I can stand at the rail and look down the side of the ship to see the bridge, and more importantly, to get a 180-degree view of the port and its surroundings as we sail away. With the top window open, can one still lean forward on the divider to see down the side of the ship (forward and aft)? I've enjoyed watching the pilot come onto or off the ship if that occurs on our side of the ship. I feel like I'd miss a lot of normal sights with the IV setup. We have booked the Beyond, but went with a traditional balcony (one of the 18 or so on the ship!). I think the AC issues would be a deal breaker for me.
I've never seen a balcony like this before, it looks absolutely perfect to me. I love the open feel it has, you are less open to any bad weather and the fact it has blind instead of curtains it a real plus. I love it!
This is an excellent analysis of the veranda (large window) vs. an actual outside balcony. I LOVED sitting on the balcony each morning with my room-service coffee, fruit, and muffin. Thus, balcony for me. You covered EVERY detail (including possible noise from others w/balcony).
Just got off the Apex and had an infinite veranda… loved it. Loved the extra space and the sound proofing from neighbors… however a couple times I came back to the room and the room steward left the blind raised and it ended up getting pretty warm in the room and took a while to cool back down.. We had some rough weather so it was locked often so I did miss being able to walk outside and just see and experience the waves and hearing them crash against the ship….
I was wondering if and how they lock the window in rough seas and cleaning days!
I agree. I would be very uncomfortable with the window being locked.
We had a rough crossing of the Tasman on our cruise. My partner had COVID, but he was okay with the isolation because he could go out onto the cabin. It would have been unbearable for him if the window was locked.
I'm finding it difficult to see the negatives. I suppose if you're sailing to Alaska where it's often misting or raining lightly, I'd be pretty ticked if I couldn't use my balcony. Other than that it sounds amazing
Haven't stayed in one but I think I would absolutely love it! My first thought was that I loved the color scheme and how fresh & modern the cabin looks.
Good point - it’s very airy & modern, but still comfortable
I'd like the electronic windows and blinds noise or no noise. Curtains are filthy to touch. So electric blinds are great.
Very helpful! Changed my opinion based on other very negative reviews. I now see that the pluses -particularly privacy and the picture window vista - outweigh the negatives for me.
Glad it was helpful!
We did Iceland/Ireland in 2022 on the Celebrity APEX in an Infinite Veranda--We loved it except for the Captain closing it everytime it started to drizzle then locking it--It felt like he was stealing my money that I paid for a balcony. We are in another one on the Celebrity Edge this March 24, 2024 from Australia to New Zealand---Hopefully, the Captain will not take my balcony this time...
Up until watching your review of the Infinite Veranda, I didn't think that I would like it. However, now I would like to try it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this cabin. Looking forward to more informative videos ☺️.
I would love this type of cabin, especially the privacy from the neighbors left and right. Since I read many people on Carnival are smoking whatever on their balcony. Carnival are dealing with violators, but I was shocked from "The Shiplife" video that many are not being caught. All that to say is that I would love that type of cabin. I'm a loyal Carnival Guest almost Platinum, so maybe their new ship Venezia, Jubilee, or Luminosa might have that kind of balcony (Veranda). I just sailed on the Celebration and it was Beautiful and the balcony was a lot more private than the older ships. So, maybe! Again, L.O.V.E. the Veranda🛳🥰
I seem to be in the minority, and I should point out that I haven’t been in one, but I don’t feel that I would like an infinite veranda. I love a traditional balcony.
We just finished our first cruise with Celebrity on The Ascent.. 12 nights of The best of Italy and Greece Cruise. We absolutely loved the Infinite Veranda.. added more livable space to our room. When we were anchored at Santorini Greece we opened the window and enjoyed the beautiful view sitting in the Veranda. Highly recommend!
I was on the Edge 1 year ago at this time. I did NOT like the Infinite Veranda. Would much rather have a regular balcony. I also like to leave the drapes open just a little to get the morning light. I didn’t like the room darkening shade.
Can you not just open the blind partially?
@@pegpeterson6135 no.
I've been on a number of the Edge class ships. The infinite verandahs are brilliant - more space, just as much open air as a regular verandah; it's a fantastic use of space. No idea why there is so much hate for it.
Have you ever stayed in the Celebrity sunset (aft) veranda?
I just booked my first ever cruise (surprising my husband for his 65th birthday and we leave out of Seattle for an Alaskan cruise on May 23rd, 2025). I keep wondering if I should keep the infinite veranda or go to the sunset veranda (aft) but that cost $1,300 more! I worry that it might be so cold we won’t spend much time on the balcony and therefore wasting that $1,300.
We loved the infinite v when we sailed in the Carib in the summer. We kept the window up and just enjoyed the view. However even with the window down we just did not feel like we were outside but rather like sitting in your house with the window open. For say an Alaska cruise I would much rather have a traditional where you feel more "outside".
I could really understand this :)
Thank you for saying even with it open it didn't feel like you were outside. This cabin type might be perfect for my husband and I, I get seasick but did enjoy listening to the ocean and enjoy our OV cabin on RC's Harmony for the way off in the distance views. My husband well is retired from the Navy so being on a ship is home to him.
@@EEBG2000 I think you would like the cabin. It is like an OV on steroids. With the window up it is like a suite with a great view. Interesting your Navy husband likes to cruise--I was AF and hate commercial flying.
@@jamess5154 I'm a retired engineer from the merchant marines sailing container ships all over the world for 32 years and I love cruising. Eating, drinking and a casino. What's not to like. Unlike the merchant marines and the Navy, on a cruise myself and my Navy brother don't have to worry about the phone ringing in the middle of the night. And the Infinity Cabin, people are just overthinking this thing. It make the room almost 25% bigger, has a great view and opens to the ocean sounds. Some people complain when their ice cream is too cold.
@@joentexasPart of what I enjoy most is being outside and enjoying the breezes, especially in the morning. There is also nothing stopping you from using your balcony any time of day, unlike this window setup.
I wouldn’t do it again, personally, but being outside in the sea air is most of the enjoyment of a cruise for me.
We chose the infinite veranda on the Edge and absolutely loved it, and we were in the Caribbean. It adds so much space to your room. We also have this type of room and veranda for a future booking on the Beyond. I would absolutely book a regular balcony on the Edge class ships, but I do think this is something you should try once. The light and the space just make it so lovely.
Thanks for sharing!!
@LifeWellCruised In preparation for our first cruise (we will be on the Beyond deck 6 with an infinite veranda) you please tell me if the bathroom walls are metal and if there is a retractable close line? I’ve been adding your recommendations to an Amazon list and I figured you would know the room the best.
Thank You!!
Always thought this was a 'smart' concept. Some river cruise ships offer this concept.
Frankly, if the Captain is worried about the balcony in bad weather, I would rather leave that decision to him and be kept safe inside. These cabins look wonderful to me, especially the bathrooms, which don’t have sleazy, disgusting vinyl shower curtains.
30 Seconds of noise while opening and closing the window. If that is too much noise for you you need to get a life. Just saying!. Looks like a wonderful balcony setup.
We had mixed feelings about the infinite verandah on the Edge. My husband loved it--thought the room seemed so much bigger. I disliked it because I like to spend time reading on the balcony and sitting in the infinite verandah with the window open turns off the air conditioning--it took on several occasions about 6 hours to cool back down the room after having the window open for an hour.
Saludos pero tiene una puertas q divide el balcón de la habitación? O me equivoco?
I had hoped to book on the Beyond but after seeing this, I don't think I'd like it. I like the outside balconies with wind through your hair and sun on you. I'll pass. Honest review. Thank you.
Celebrity needs to address the AC turning off when window is open even if you close the divider doors. Also the window speed needs to be increased.
we're heading back on the Beyond for the 3rd time and we love the Veranda rooms! I dont get the hate on them! thx for the video