Celebrity Beyond
Ship Specifications
Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Ship Class
Edge
Year Built
2022
Gross Tonnage
140,600 GT
Passengers
3,260
Cabins
1,630
Decks
17
Crew
1,400
Choosing a cabin on Celebrity Beyond
Drawn from the 13 traveler threads about cabins on Celebrity Beyond (2022–2026) and 2 about Edge-class cabins generally; roughly half hold booking-level detail.
The category question posters on this ship keep circling is what to book instead of an Infinite Veranda. In a 2023 thread weighing options for a couple with a tween, the replies settled on the Sunset Veranda as the best non-suite room on the ship, with one caveat: the deck 12 sunset cabins sit close enough to the Oceanview Cafe's outdoor patio that a poster heard chairs scraping overhead. For fresh air without the IV window, the same thread pointed to the Deluxe Porthole Veranda, a conventional sliding door onto a small balcony, while the Panoramic Oceanview was described as giving essentially the IV's window view at a much lower fare, minus the ability to open it. Interior cabins draw no complaints: a commenter on a 2023 review who booked the cheapest inside still felt the whole ship read as premium, another called the Edge-class inside a pleasant surprise, and a Mediterranean poster said the room was only ever used to shower, nap and sleep. At the class level, a 2023 Ascent thread reminded bookers that AquaClass fares bundle thermal-suite access and nightly dining at Blu, which matters because a separate 2023 Beyond reviewer rated the thermal spa well worth its cost. Connecting cabins are scarce enough that a 2024 poster booking for six could only get adjacent Deluxe Oceanviews 9100 and 9101 on deck 9, and was told by several hundred upvotes' worth of replies not to knock on 9103 and ask the occupants to swap.
Obstruction labels on this ship run vague. A 2023 poster whose invoice said 5% obstructed boarded to find a solid wall along one side of the balcony, blocking the view in that direction entirely; replies were unsympathetic about the percentage but agreed the useful move is to search the exact ship and cabin number for walkthrough videos before booking. A 2025 thread about Deluxe Porthole cabin 6301, sold as 30% obstructed, got a clear explanation: it is one of two non-infinite balconies on the lowest balcony deck at the stern, and the obstruction is the covered promenade area on the deck below, with 7323 one deck up and slightly forward described as the same layout. On position, cabin 8104 on deck 8 turned out to be all the way forward when a 2026 poster checked the deck plan, which drew the usual seasickness advice to move low and midship. Rough-water noise is a separate issue: a 2023 transatlantic poster reported loud banging from the ceiling structure whenever beam-on waves topped about 3.5 metres, distinct from ordinary creaking, and a light sleeper booked midship on deck 6 considered rebooking after reading it; replies expected Caribbean sailings to produce little more than light squeaks.
Worth booking
Sunset Veranda cabins at the stern, except on deck 12
Called the best non-suite category on the ship in a 2023 thread: a real sit-outside balcony rather than an Infinite Veranda window. The single caveat was deck 12, where a poster heard chairs scraping on the Oceanview Cafe patio above.
Deluxe Porthole Veranda
The suggested compromise for anyone who wants a door that opens onto outdoor space without Sunset Veranda fares; a 2023 poster choosing for a family with a tween was steered here as the alternative to an IV.
Panoramic Oceanview
Same large-window look as an Infinite Veranda at a much lower fare, the difference being the glass is fixed; a 2023 poster who expected never to open an IV window saw it as the value play, and replies on a port-heavy Mediterranean itinerary voted to save the money.
AquaClass cabins (class-level advice)
A 2023 Edge-class thread noted AquaClass fares include thermal-suite access and dining at Blu every night, and a 2023 Beyond reviewer independently rated the thermal spa well worth paying for, so the bundle is worth pricing against a standard veranda plus a spa pass.
Interior cabins
Two commenters on a 2023 review who booked the cheapest inside said the ship still felt premium and the cabin was better than expected; a Mediterranean poster added that with the ship's outdoor spaces the room was only for showering and sleeping.
Think twice
Deck 12 Sunset Verandas, under the Oceanview Cafe patio
A 2023 poster in one heard chairs scraping on the buffet's outdoor seating overhead; the same reply that called Sunset Verandas the best non-suite room said to make sure the booking is not on this deck.
Cabin 8104 and the far-forward end of deck 8
A 2026 poster prone to seasickness learned from the deck plan that 8104 sits at the very front of the ship; replies called forward the worst position for motion and suggested low and midship, or anti-nausea patches if switching was not possible.
Verandas carrying any obstruction percentage, even 5%
A 2023 poster whose invoice said 5% found a solid wall down one side of the balcony that cut the view in that direction, and nobody expected guest services to compensate. Search the ship name and cabin number for walkthrough videos before booking.
Cabin questions
What is the obstruction on Celebrity Beyond cabin 6301?
It is the covered area of the promenade deck directly below. 6301 is one of the two conventional, non-Infinite balconies on the lowest balcony deck at the stern, and the 30% figure refers to that canopy structure under the balcony rather than anything in front of it. A 2025 reply pointed to 7323, one deck up and slightly forward, as a near-identical layout with a walkthrough video available.
Which cabin is the best value on Celebrity Beyond if I don't want an Infinite Veranda?
Posters split by budget. The Sunset Veranda drew the strongest endorsement as the best non-suite room, with a warning to avoid deck 12; the Deluxe Porthole Veranda gives a real door and fresh air for less; and the Panoramic Oceanview delivers the same large-window view as an IV for a much lower fare if the window would never be opened anyway. Nobody who booked an interior complained about it.
Does Celebrity Beyond make noise in rough seas?
A 2023 transatlantic poster reported loud banging from the ceiling structure whenever waves over about 3.5 metres hit the ship side-on, separate from the light creaking most ships make, and a light sleeper booked midship on deck 6 considered rebooking after reading it. Replies expected Caribbean itineraries to produce only faint squeaks and suggested earplugs for ocean crossings.
What Travelers Say
Distilled from 238 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
Celebrity Beyond debuted in 2022 as the third Edge-class ship and the first stretched one, running about 65 feet longer and one deck taller than Celebrity Edge and Apex at roughly 140,600 gross tons and about 3,260 guests at double occupancy. The lengthening, nicknamed the Harry Stretch after maritime executive Harri Kulovaara, let designers expand and add venues rather than simply enlarge cabins. The result is a strikingly elegant ship that reviewers frequently call one of the most beautiful large vessels at sea.
Beyond pairs the signature Edge features, including the cantilevered Magic Carpet, the multi-story Eden, Infinite Veranda staterooms, the Grand Plaza atrium, and the Rooftop Garden, with new and upgraded spaces the stretch made possible. Its headline addition is Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, alongside a roughly double-size multi-terraced Sunset Bar, an expanded Resort Deck, and a bigger Retreat with a sundeck about 40% larger plus an extra hot tub. Reviewers love the design and entertainment, while the recurring knocks are a weak buffet and understaffed, less-personalized service.
Beyond is best for couples, multigenerational families with older kids, and travelers wanting near-luxury without ultra-luxury pricing, sitting at the top of Celebrity's premium tier. Against its sisters, Apex is the original shorter size without Le Voyage or the expanded Sunset Bar and Retreat, Beyond is the first stretched ship that introduced those upgrades, and Ascent is the 2023 follow-up that refined the template further with touches like a redesigned Le Voyage. Standout activities center on the Magic Carpet, Le Voyage, the Sunset Bar, and the well-reviewed theater productions.
What People Love
- Stunning, sophisticated design that's repeatedly called one of the most elegant large ships afloat
- Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, a Michelin-chef specialty restaurant unique to the stretched ships and a marquee dining draw
- Spacious, well-designed staterooms with Infinite Verandas that feel roomier and more functional than typical cruise cabins
- The expanded, multi-terraced Sunset Bar, roughly double the size of earlier Edge-class versions, a favorite hangout
Common Complaints
- Disappointing Oceanview Cafe buffet, the most consistent complaint, with food often cold and a perceived quality decline since 2024
- Understaffing, especially in beverage service, leaving guests to fetch their own drinks
- Service that feels less premium than Celebrity's reputation, with some veterans citing a slide toward mass-market
- Infinite Veranda drawbacks, since opening the window cuts the AC and the room can feel closed off rather than like a true balcony
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: travel.usnews.com, travel.usnews.com, travelagewest.com, eatsleepcruise.com, thepointsguy.com, celebritycruises.com