{"id":2309629,"date":"2026-03-03T04:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T04:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2309629"},"modified":"2026-03-03T04:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T04:08:40","slug":"celebrity-beyond-the-good-the-bad-the-boring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/celebrity-beyond-the-good-the-bad-the-boring\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Beyond: The Good, The Bad &#038; The BORING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f44Q9touCa8?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>I like to try a cruise line three times before I decide if it\u2019s for me, and this was my third time sailing with Celebrity Cruises. After being underwhelmed on the Silhouette but blown away by the Edge-class experience on Celebrity Ascent, I was eager to see if Celebrity Beyond would measure up.<\/p>\n<p>From boarding day surprises (hello long security lines \ud83d\udc40), to exploring the Grand Plaza, trying out the infinite veranda cabins, and experiencing Eden\u2019s specialty dining, this cruise had its highs and lows. While the food was consistently outstanding, the constant upselling and spotty air conditioning left a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n<p>In this video, you\u2019ll see:<br \/>\n\u2705 A full look at the Grand Plaza &#038; Eden<br \/>\n\u2705 Inside tour of the Infinite Veranda &#038; Interior Cabins<br \/>\n\u2705 Honest thoughts on dining, buffets, &#038; specialty restaurants<br \/>\n\u2705 What the entertainment &#038; vibe felt like on Beyond compared to Ascent<br \/>\n\u2705 Highlights like the Magic Carpet, Rooftop Garden, &#038; massive pool<br \/>\n\u2705 My final verdict on who Celebrity Beyond is really for<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether Celebrity Cruises lives up to its \u201cpremium\u201d reputation, this video dives into the details you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Don\u2019t miss my next video where I cover the St. Maarten excursion that inspired me to book this cruise\u2014including hidden gems, local bakeries, and even swimming with pigs!<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this review, please like &#038; subscribe\u2014it helps a small channel like mine tremendously.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcbc Want to book your own cruise or put together a custom group sailing? I specialize in themed cruises and group travel through NOLA VIP Cruises. Contact me anytime\u2014I\u2019d love to help plan your dream cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Ricky@NolaVipCruises.com<\/p>\n<p>Celebrity Ascent Video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/XBm6MSrViv0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea2 Book Virgin Voyages directly with me: https:\/\/www.virginvoyages.com\/book\/voyage-planner\/find-a-voyage?cabins=1&#038;currencyCode=USD&#038;agentId=170988&#038;agencyId=7394&#038;bookingChannel=FMLINK<br \/>\n\ud83d\udea2Join us on Norwegian Esacape in 2025 out of New Orleans:https:\/\/www.nolavipcruises.com\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udea2Join us in Alaska on Norwegian Encore in 2026: https:\/\/twr.tampacruiseplanners.com\/GroupRegistrations\/view\/124458<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 Email me to book your next cruise: Ricky.Oneill@CruisePlanners.com <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc68Follow me on socials:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39Instagram:   https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/roadwarriorrickig\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39FaceBook:    https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RickyCruisePlanners<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@roadwarriorrick?is_from_webapp=1&#038;sender_device=pc<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddf3 Level 8 Luggage: https:\/\/www.level8cases.com Code:RICK10<br \/>\n00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n00:35 Background<br \/>\n01:03 Embarkation<br \/>\n01:42 Grand Plaza<br \/>\n02:19 Hassles over Specialty Dining<br \/>\n04:10 Infinite Verandah<br \/>\n05:11 Inside Cabin<br \/>\n06:26 Engine Issues<br \/>\n07:18 Dinner at Eden<br \/>\n08:40 OceanView Cafe<br \/>\n10:20 4 Included Dining Rooms<br \/>\n11:30 Mast Grill<br \/>\n11:59 Blu &#038; Aqua Class<br \/>\n12:59 Edge Class<br \/>\n13:22 Magic Carpet<br \/>\n14:32 Rooftop Garden<br \/>\n15:27 Pool<br \/>\n17:02 Eden<br \/>\n17:28 NOLAVIPCRUISES<br \/>\n18:03 St Thomas<br \/>\n18:37 Entertainment<br \/>\n19:47 Latin Party Comparison<br \/>\n20:19 Production Shows<br \/>\n22:21 St Marteen<br \/>\n23:09 Shine The Night Party<br \/>\n23:30 Final Thoughts<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f44Q9touCa8\">Video Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I like to try a cruise line three times before I decide if it\u2019s for me, and this was my third time sailing with Celebrity Cruises. After being underwhelmed on the Silhouette but blown away by the Edge-class experience on Celebrity Ascent, I was eager to see if Celebrity Beyond would measure up. 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