The ship is beautiful. The staff is amazing. The food is fresh and varied. Everything about this perfectly sized ship is a delight. If you want a fun, relaxing cruise experience where you feel pampered and like a celebrity, this is it.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
We booked a Royal Suite, and we were greeted at the port by the porters who escorted us through check in, verification, and personally taken to our cabin by the Retreat manager. It was fast and deluxe. We were escorted past everyone to be first on the ship.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Food is fantastic on the ship. From burgers to seafood, veal, lamb, squab, house cured salmon, caviar, exotic cheeses, gelati, and desserts, it's very special. Luminae rivals the best restaurants on land. Sushi on Five was also very good. Tuscan Grill was excellent as well. The buffet was fresh, delicious, and had multiple made to order stations. Quality is best I've ever seen, and service was over the top excellent.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Fitness center is perfectly sized for the ship. Adult party games were fun and varied.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Stage shows and performers were all very good. The music was appropriate for the crowd.
Children's Programs
We didn't bring kids, and there were few if any children on board.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Excellent, excellent, excellent! Best cruise I've ever had service-wise. Perhaps it was because the passenger to staff ratio was 1:1 with the ship being less than half full. However, the staff will bend over backwards to please the guests.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
With the recent renovation in 2019, the ship felt new. It was fantastic, modern, and airy. It's small enough to feel intimate, but large enough to have everything you might need.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Cabin was huge with a dining table, living area, separate bedroom, bathroom with a large jetted tub and separate shower with double sinks, two working desks, and a balcony with a setee and chairs, bistro table and chairs, two full sized loungers, and another outdoor Jacuzzi. It comes with best in class perks like upgraded champagne, butler service who will get you anything you want from the ship, included laundry and pressing, included specialty restaurants, all premium drinks, tips, and wifi for four devices per passenger. Coupled with a cabin attendant and an incredibly responsive butler, it's amazing.
Ship tip
Be prepared to be blown away. Celebrity has upped their game when it comes to modern luxury cruising. You are in for a treat!
Breakfast in the private restaurant with our favorite staff and then we just sat in the Retreat lounge until we were ready to leave. We could have left whenever we wanted, but our flight wasn't until 12:30 and they allowed us to stay in the ship until 9am.
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