MIAMI, May 23, 2024 – When cruising resumed after the pandemic, many cruise lines implemented adjustments large and small. In a move that disappointed many, we added, Celebrity got rid of the butlers at Sky Suites. Thankfully, Celebrity Cruises® listened to its unwavering cruises and continues to evolve based on the feedback.
Today, they announced that they are taking suite living to new heights with new traditional and high-end upgrades to The Retreat, bringing pleasure at sea.
“At The Retreat, the global really revolves around our guests,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “We’ve amassed a lot of feedback from visitors beyond, unwavering members, and our business partners about what The Retreat’s reporting looks like. “We are being reimagined to continue to exceed vacation expectations by delivering the amenities and reporting that Celebrity Cruises guests value most. “
So what’s new? ALL suites now have a committed butler, who visitors can contact via the Butler Chat. Celebrity believes this will allow for faster and less difficult one-on-one communication from anywhere on board or on the ground. According to some visitors who helped review the Butler Chat, it’s done on WhatsApp and they were pleased with how simple it is to use and the ability to see the messages being read.
Visitors to the suite will also be provided with a committed shore excursion expert, The Retreat Destination Experience Specialist, who will assist them with any questions they may have regarding booking shore excursions. This user can help them plan destination-related activities and ensure stylish transfers to find the most popular Celebrity ports. In addition, visitors can take tours in the comfort of the Retreat Lounge and get the perks of a butler from suite to car for personal tours.
One of the perks we think sets Celebrity Suite apart from the competition is its exclusive in-suite dining-only venue, Luminae. Celebrity says they’re adding culinary enhancements, adding new signature dishes from Daniel Boulud and a new rotating dinner and dessert menu. Another enhancement is that in the suite, visitors can enjoy personalized daily treats selected from the suite’s dining menu, as well as a stocked minibar.
To ensure they have the most productive view of the space, visitors to The Retreat will take advantage of reserved seating in the Theater. In addition, visitors staying in the Royal and Superior Suites will be more productive thanks to the complimentary view. Laundry service, adding unlimited dry cleaning.
We are experienced cruise ship passengers and fell in love with Celebrity Cruises® and The Retreat. The service point exceeded our expectations. On a recent cruise, we were having lunch on the terrace of the Retreat while my mouse battery was dead. I discussed it with a janitor and a few minutes later I had a new battery for me. This was especially helpful because the department stores were closed. , we were in port and I had a deadline.
With surprising perspectives and striking design, The Retreat gives visitors the opportunity to do so in their individual suite, on an exclusive terrace, or in a personal lounge, all designed to make them feel as if they have the shipment to themselves. This exclusive delight begins even before guests board with the pre-cruise concierge, priority check-in and check-out, and priority bidding at available ports of call.
For more information and to e-book a cruise with Celebrity Cruises, stop at www. celebritycruises. com, contact a trusted advisor or call Celebrity Cruises at 1-888-751-7804.
*The Retreat Sundeck is available on the Edge Series and Revolutionized boats. It is not currently available on Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Constellation, or Celebrity Infinity.
**The extension of your stay will be in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Venice (Ravenna), Italy, Barcelona, Spain; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and; Southampton, England.
About Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises offers a world-class vacation experience across its fleet of ships that travel to approximately three hundred destinations in more than 70 countries on seven continents. It uniquely brings the intimate atmosphere and attentive service of smaller ships, with the variety and excitement of larger ones. , visitors can explore the world or escape it for a while. With each and every detail augmented beyond their expectations, visitors will never need to spend their vacation any other way. A pioneer in the industry for 35 years, each and every celebrity vacation provides delights you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else aboard ships that continue to shatter industry expectations with the arrival of the highly anticipated Celebrity Xcel in the fall of 2025.
Celebrity Cruises is headquartered in Miami and is one of five cruise brands owned by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL). Visit www. celebritycruises. com to learn more and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.