The Retreat is Celebrity's answer to MSC's Yacht Club and NCL's Haven — an all-inclusive suite-class enclave layered onto every Celebrity ship, with the most developed physical footprint on the Edge-class flagships.
Retreat guests occupy the ship's suite categories — Sky Suite through the Iconic and Edge Villa suites — and gain exclusive access to a private restaurant (Luminae), a members-only lounge, and an outdoor Retreat Sundeck with pool, whirlpool, and full bar service. Butler and concierge service is included, as is the Always Included premium package: drinks, wifi, gratuities, and OBC.
On Edge-class ships (Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent, Xcel) the Retreat is a physically distinct three-deck complex with its own upper-deck restaurant and sundeck. On the older Solstice- and Millennium-class ships the Retreat is a lighter overlay — the same inclusions and Luminae dining, but without the dedicated sundeck complex.
The Retreat sits between MSC's Yacht Club and NCL's Haven on physical scale, but consistently outperforms both on food and beverage quality. For premium travellers who want a suite-class cruise without stepping up to Silversea, the Retreat on a Beyond- or Ascent-generation ship is one of the strongest products in the mass-premium segment.
What's included
- Suite accommodation with butler and concierge
- Luminae — private suite-class restaurant, all meals
- Retreat Lounge with complimentary premium bar
- Retreat Sundeck (Edge-class) with pool and whirlpool
- Always Included premium package: drinks, wifi, gratuities
- Priority embarkation, disembarkation, and tendering
- In-suite dining from any restaurant on board
Available on
Ships offering this experience
Launched 2018
Celebrity Edge
The original Edge-class ship — the platform that redefined premium cruise design.
Launched 2020
Celebrity Apex
The polished refinement of Edge — smoother flow, an upgraded Eden, and a strong European deployment.
Launched 2022
Celebrity Beyond
The flagship of the class — longer, an extra deck, and the strongest Retreat complex at sea.
Launched 2023
Celebrity Ascent
The newest complete Edge-plus ship — Beyond's platform with Ascent-generation refinements.
Launched 2025
Celebrity Xcel
The fifth and newest Edge-class ship — Celebrity's most technically advanced platform to date.
Launched 2008
Celebrity Solstice
The original Solstice-class ship — the class that defined modern Celebrity and pioneered the Lawn Club.
Launched 2009
Celebrity Equinox
The second Solstice-class ship — a proven Caribbean workhorse with the class's refreshed Revolution refit.
Launched 2010
Celebrity Eclipse
The UK-market Solstice-class flagship — Southampton summers, Caribbean winters.
Launched 2011
Celebrity Silhouette
The fourth Solstice-class ship — introduced Lawn Club Grill and outdoor dining alcoves.
Launched 2012
Celebrity Reflection
The largest Solstice-class ship — an extra deck and 200 more berths than her sisters.
Launched 2000
Celebrity Millennium
The original Millennium-class ship — Celebrity's classic mid-size platform, refreshed under Revolution.
Launched 2001
Celebrity Infinity
South America and Pacific Coast specialist — the second Millennium-class ship.
Launched 2001
Celebrity Summit
The Caribbean-focused Millennium-class ship — short cruises from San Juan and Bermuda from New Jersey.
Launched 2002
Celebrity Constellation
The Mediterranean-focused Millennium-class ship — Greek Isles specialist and Grand Voyage regular.
Also from this line
Other onboard experiences
AquaClass
Celebrity's spa-oriented fare tier — dedicated Blu restaurant access and complimentary spa amenities.
Concierge Class
Celebrity's mid-tier balcony fare — priority services and modest inclusions above standard Veranda.
Blu
Celebrity's spa-inspired restaurant, exclusive to AquaClass and Retreat guests.
Cruise line
Back to the brand
Latest news