Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Celebrity-Beyond

On July 19, 2024, Celebrity Cruises made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming voyage aboard the 'Celebrity Beyond', which was set to depart from Miami. This cancellation is the result of technical complications that were impairing the ship's speed capabilities. Initially, passengers scheduled for the July 20 cruise were notified of a one-day delay and offered compensation that included a complimentary night's stay at a hotel. However, on July 20, the situation escalated, leading to the complete cancellation of the cruise due to extended repair timelines. All affected passengers will receive a full refund of their cruise fare, including any non-refundable deposits. In an effort to make amends, Celebrity Cruises is also providing travelers with a future cruise credit equivalent to 100% of their paid fare, which will be delivered via email within the next two weeks. For those who booked their cruise using a pre-existing credit, that credit will be reinstated. The refunds are anticipated to be processed automatically within a maximum timeframe of 14 days. Passengers who arranged their air travel through Celebrity Cruises will be contacted for rescheduling, whereas travelers who procured their flights independently will be entitled to reimbursements of up to $200 for domestic flights and $400 for international flights, in addition to coverage for one night’s hotel accommodation (up to $250) upon presenting the relevant receipts. The ill-fated cruise was intended for a weeklong journey through the Eastern Caribbean, featuring stops in Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.

A tragic sinking incident involving a migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea has raised alarms, prompting swift rescue operations. On June 13, 2023, at approximately 08:00 a.m. GMT, Frontex detected the overloaded vessel crowded with hundreds of migrants and promptly notified Greek authorities. A distress call was later placed to Alarm Phone at 12:17 p.m. GMT, confirming the dire situation aboard the boat. At around 3:00 p.m. GMT, the m/v 'Lucky Sailor', responding to a request from the Coastguard, adjusted its course northward to approach the distressed vessel, delivering crucial supplies of food and water. Just 35 minutes later, a Coastguard helicopter identified the migrant boat as it continued its perilous journey. By 6:00 p.m. GMT, the situation garnered further attention, prompting the 'Faithful Warrior' to change course as well and provide additional supplies via a rope secured in the water. Sadly, the migrant boat eventually capsized while carrying hundreds on board. The maritime crisis saw several vessels rush to the scene, including the luxury cruise ship 'Celebrity Beyond' and the yacht 'Mayan Queen', the latter of which was tasked with helping transport 104 survivors to safety. For further details and updates, please visit the reports linked here: [CNN Coverage](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/18/asia/pakistan-deaths-migrant-boat-disaster-greece-intl-hnk/index.html) and [Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/watertown/ap-top-news/2023/06/17/piecing-together-a-deadly-shipwreck-investigators-face-conflicting-reports-of-mediterranean-journey).

On April 24, 2023, the cruise ship 'Celebrity Beyond' made the decision to divert its course towards Bermuda in response to urgent medical emergencies involving both a crew member and a passenger. At approximately 1:38 p.m., while located about 500 miles southwest of Bermuda during a trans-Atlantic journey from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Azores, the ship contacted RCC Bermuda to request assistance. The initial report indicated that a crew member required hospitalization ashore. As the situation escalated later that day, it was revealed that a passenger on board had suffered a cardiac arrest. Although stabilized with the aid of a ventilator, the ship's crew recognized the need for immediate medical assistance to safely disembark this second patient. By the afternoon of April 25, 'Celebrity Beyond' arrived off St. David’s Head, ready to transfer both patients. A coordinated effort saw the ship's medical team, together with a family member, swiftly moved to a pilot boat, which transported them to shore. Upon reaching Ordnance Island, both patients were handed over to local hospital personnel, with ambulances waiting on standby for a quick transfer. After ensuring that the ship’s medical staff were back on board, the 'Celebrity Beyond' later resumed its journey with 2,179 passengers and 1,427 crew members, heading towards Horta in the Azores that very evening.

On January 2, 2023, the cruise ship Celebrity Beyond made headlines after its crew rescued 19 refugees stranded on a makeshift vessel crafted from styrofoam and wood in the Florida Straits. The refugees were attempting to make the perilous journey from Cuba to Florida when they encountered distress. In a commendable act of bravery, the crew of Celebrity Beyond swiftly launched a rescue boat, bringing the individuals aboard where they received immediate medical attention from the ship's medical team. Fresh food and water were also provided to the refugees to ensure their well-being. The cruise ship, which was on its final day sailing an eight-night Western Caribbean voyage that began in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 26, 2022, remained on site until the United States Coast Guard arrived to assist the refugees. This voyage included stops in Nassau, Bahamas; George Town, Cayman Islands; Ratan, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; and concluded with a visit to the picturesque Cozumel, Mexico. For further details, including photos and videos of the rescue, visit the full report at Cruise Hive.