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First Experience of The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises - Here's What Happened

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👁️ 56K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 13:55
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 6 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We were curious to know would the Retreat live up to our expectations and was there enough to justify the higher price.

We had also been warned that once we tried the retreat, we would be spoiled and it would be really hard to go back to cruising in a standard cabin.

The food in Lumina was outstanding and equaled that of a specialty dining restaurant.

The butler service is a nice addition, but it's not a dealbreaker for us.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a Sky Suite to access The Retreat.
Use the retreat lounge for a quiet breakfast option.
Try the martini bar show around 10:30 p.m.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Would the Retreat live up to expectations?It did, and it was worth the price, especially during a sale.
Is the butler service necessary?It's a nice addition but not a dealbreaker; you can be self-sufficient.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes The Retreat live up to expectations?
QIs the higher price justified?
QWhat is the experience like for first-timers?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale4 Happy Bacon
Grand Turk3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we embark on our first-ever experience of The Retreat on the stunning Celebrity Beyond. As cruise fans, we’ve sailed on many ships, but this exclusive, luxurious experience took our vacation to a whole new level! In this video, we’ll give you an inside look at the upscale amenities, stunning private spaces, and exceptional service that make The Retreat the ultimate indulgence. From private sundecks and exclusive dining to personalised butler service, we share our honest review of everything that made this experience unforgettable. Whether you’re considering a luxury cruise experience or just curious about the perks of cruising in style, we hope this helps you decide if The Retreat is right for you. What we cover in this video: - First impressions of The Retreat on Celebrity Beyond - A tour of a sky suite and private spaces - Exclusive amenities and dining experiences in Luminae - Personalised service and what makes it special - The benefits of booking The Retreat for your next Celebrity cruise - How Celebrity Cruises celebrates special occasions for Retreat guests Also worth watching: Full Sky Suite Tour https://youtu.be/5GPlJYfn07c Specialty Dining on Celebrity Ascent https://youtu.be/YiKX-6TDGGA Included Dining on Celebrity Ascent https://youtu.be/x6s_nEVQq9g Le Petit Chef https://youtu.be/x6s_nEVQq9g If you love cruising and want to experience the ultimate in luxury travel, make sure to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video! Subscribe to our channel for more cruising adventures! #CelebrityCruise #TheRetreat #CelebrityBeyond #LuxuryCruise #CruisingCouple #LuxuryTravel #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #FirstTimeCruisers #CruiseReview