Sarah Bretz, ContributorCelebrity Cruises is taking the suite life to new heights with new enhancements for The Retreat, its upscale ship-within-a-ship complex on select ships.
All suites in The Retreat come with a dedicated butler who is now just a message away with Butler Chat, allowing for faster and easier communication from anywhere on board or ashore.
A dedicated shore excursions expert is now available for Retreat guests, who can plan activities in port, ensure smooth transfers between the ship and the top sights, and more. Additionally, guests can relax prior to excursions in The Retreat Lounge and enjoy suite-to-car butler escorts for Private Journeys excursions.
At the suites-only restaurant Luminae, culinary offerings have been enhanced including new signature dishes from chef Daniel Boulud and a new rotating dinner and dessert menu. In suite, passengers can enjoy personalized daily delights, chosen from the in-room dining menu, as well as a complimentary stocked minibar.
To ensure the best views in the house, guests of The Retreat will enjoy reserved seating in The Theatre. Plus, those staying in Royal Suites and above will be able to take advantage of complimentary laundry service including unlimited pressing.
Existing Celebrity Cruises Retreat Offerings
In addition to these new offerings, guests of The Retreat can enjoy:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner from the comfort of their stateroom, selected from the in-suite dining menu, available daily
- Award-Winning Wine Portfolio of red, white, and bubbly wines representing vineyards from around the world served complimentary in The Retreat Lounge, Luminae and in-suite
- Express Priority Luggage Drop Off and Delivery on embarkation
Guests staying in Royal Suites and above will also have access to:
- Complimentary Extend Your Stay providing the flexibility of staying onboard longer on disembarkation day in select ports. Guests can store their luggage, access public areas, use Wi-Fi and drink packages, enjoy lunch, and relax before their departure.
- Complimentary SEA Thermal Suite access on Edge Series ships and the Persian Garden on Millennium and Solstice Series ships
- Complimentary Unlimited Specialty Dining, including lunch and dinner
- Ability to customize their in-suite minibar experience before sailing
- Two complimentary bottles of wine or spirits throughout their sailing
- Exclusive complimentary sleepwear
The Retreat features an exclusive sundeck and private lounge. Prior to stepping onboard the ship, Retreat guests have the services of a pre-cruise concierge, priority check-in and departure, and priority port tendering at select port of call.
Note: The Retreat Sundeck is only available on Revolutionized ships and Edge class ships. It’s not currently available on Celebrity Solstice, Eclipse, Reflection, Constellation, or Infinity.
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