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Beware! The Disappointing Retreat Experience On Celebrity Cruises

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 78K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 26:57
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloOtherFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I did pay close to eight thousand dollars between seven and eight thousand dollars for this cruise I did sell solo so I did have to pay a solo supplement which means I did pay double so we're talking about four thousand dollars per person

I cannot recommend you stay in the retreat if you're staying in a sky Suite that's my long and short of it it wasn't worth it for me

I'll never stay in the retreat again at full price I'll never pay eight thousand dollars for that experience again because for me it was not worth it at all

the best service on the ship uh by far was the service inside illuminae I can't say enough good things about all of my new friends all the crew inside illuminae

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book Aqua class instead of The Retreat for better value
βœ“Avoid paying full price for a Sky Suite in The Retreat
βœ“Check if Butler Service is still included before booking

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What is the Butler Service supposed to be like? β€” Expect a Retreat team instead of dedicated Butler; service may not be as pampering as advertised
Is The Retreat worth the high cost? β€” No, it's not worth full price; consider Aqua class for better value

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises worth the price?
QWhat is the Butler Service like in The Retreat?
QHow does the service in The Retreat compare to Aqua class?

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I sailed in The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises recently and found it to be a disappointment. In my honest review of the Retreat onboard Celebrity Reflection, I tell you why I was not a fan of the Retreat on Celebrity Cruises. I tell you all about my Retreat experience, including priority embarkation, Luminae, butler service, Retreat perks, the Retreat Lounge, and more. Join my channel to get access to perks, including early video access, exclusive members-only videos, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCi--tbfkK4B4_ncTg4xe8Q/join Shop my official merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ This 9-day Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity Reflection departed Barcelona to visit the ports of call of Marseilles, Villefranche (Nice), Pisa/Florence (Livorno), Genoa, Sicily, Naples, and Rome. Celebrity Reflection is currently the fourth oldest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet of ships, debuting back in 2012. The Retreat on Celebrity Reflection features entry-level Sky Suites, Celebrity Suites, Royal Suites, and many more classes of suite staterooms. My room onboard Celebrity Reflection in the Retreat was a Sky Suite and I paid nearly $8,000 for this room for a solo cruiser. For help booking your next trip with my official travel partner: http://travelwithzach.com/ In this series of videos from the Retreat on Celebrity Reflection, I will feature all the dining and food onboard Reflection, including Luminae, the Porch, and the Lawn Club Grill. I will also do a full ship tour of Celebrity Reflection, a room tour of my Corner Sunset Sky Suite, and more vlogs to show you what staying in the Retreat with Celebrity Cruises onboard Celebrity Reflection is like. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel - including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more! Make sure to visit my website for more cruise content, including my FREE Cruise Port Travel Guide, which is available as a FREE digital download: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ #celebritycruises #celebrityreflection #retreat ------------ 00:00 Introduction 00:54 What is The Retreat? 05:31 My Experience 11:11 My Suite 12:51 Luminae - Best of the Retreat 17:15 The BAD 22:53 Final Conclusion