Zach the Traveling Man
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Celebrity's Retreat Is Too Crowded on the New Ships
Celebrity Ascent Cruise ShipCelebrity Cruises Cruise LineCelebrity Edge Cruise ShipCelebrity Millennium Cruise ShipCelebrity Solstice Cruise Ship
Is Celebrity Cruises’ The Retreat worth it? I sailed The Retreat on Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Millennium back to back and the difference shocked me. In this Celebrity Retreat review and Celebrity suite comparison, I break down what it’s really like sailing in The Retreat on a brand-new Edge-class ship versus a much smaller Millennium-class ship. I compare Retreat service, Luminae dining, butler service, Retreat amenities, and the overall Celebrity Sky Suite experience on both ships. And one number may explain almost everything: Celebrity Ascent has 215 suites. Celebrity Millennium has just 40. That difference had a much bigger impact on my Retreat experience than I expected. If you’re considering a Celebrity Sky Suite, another Celebrity suite category, or bidding for an upgrade through Celebrity MoveUp, this comparison may change which ship you choose. I also break down The Retreat across the entire Celebrity Cruises fleet, including which ships have a Retreat Sundeck and Retreat Lounge: Celebrity Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent, Xcel, Millennium, Summit, Infinity, Constellation, Solstice, Equinox, Silhouette, Eclipse, and Reflection. Plus, we’ll look at what the 2026 Celebrity Renewed refit added to Celebrity Solstice, how The Retreat experience differs across Edge, Millennium, and Solstice-class ships, and which two Celebrity ships still have no Retreat Sundeck at all. So, is Celebrity Cruises’ The Retreat worth the extra money? And if you’re going to book a Celebrity suite, which ships actually deliver the best Retreat experience? Watch before you choose your ship or place that MoveUp bid. 🚢 PLANNING A CRUISE? Book your next cruise and support the channel: use code ZACH50 at when you join Cruises.com's rewards program for the equivalent of $50 in free money → http://www.cruises.com/zach Save on shore excursions with Shore Excursions Group → https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 (Some links above are affiliate links. Using them supports the channel at no extra cost to you.) 📲 Follow me: Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com Instagram: @zachthetravelingman Facebook: Zach the Traveling Man Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for honest cruise ship reviews, cruise tips, and travel content every week. 🌊 #celebritycruises #theretreat #cruise ------ 0:00 The New Ship vs The Oldest Ship 1:18 215 Suites vs 50: The Number That Explains It 2:55 The Retreat on Millennium: Luminae and My Butler 4:35 The Retreat on Ascent: Rushed and Ignored 6:00 Which Celebrity Ships Have the Full Retreat? 9:55 My Verdict: Which Ship I'd Book