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Savor a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a delightful liqueur in this lively European style coffee house. Here you will find well-known name brands, one-of-a-kind collectibles and a range of upscale personal accessories selected to please the most discriminating tastes. Globally inspired and cutting-edge dining, exclusively reserved for guests of The Retreat. Follows the complete list of Celebrity Constellation lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults. Experience a culinary adventure and satisfy your appetite every night with sumptuous dining every moment of your vacation.
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So if you’re booking online, you don’t know what menu you’ll end up with. The ship was lightly refurbished in 2020 with common areas getting a little love with new carpeting, upholstery, and fixtures. Watch the sun set on the water with pop and folk tunes from a live guitarist. Take the opportunity to try our premium, super-premium, and specialty sakes—selected by our sake sommelier.
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Celebrity Cruises now offering more trips out of Port Tampa Bay.
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I’m conflicted when I think about what Celebrity has done to specialty dining in the past 2 years. Mostly, it revolves around price / value when it comes to each of the upcharge dining venues. I recognize inflation is a real thing in the world, but the prices being charged now are almost eyewatering for what you get from both experience and food quality.
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Each pool is flanked by hot tubs which were kept right at about 99 degrees (f). The Cellar Masters wine bar which is just outside of the Martini bar is a great low-key relaxation spot to avoid the madness of the Martini Bar. Unfortunately, the availability of wine is limited and probably shouldn’t be marketed as a “wine bar”.
AquaClass® guests enjoy a spacious private veranda, eXhale bedding, premium bathroom amenities, a massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge. Celebrity attracts upper middleclass passengers, many of whom are experienced, savvy travelers who have sailed on the ship several times. Passenger demographics depend on the season and itinerary, with summer and seasonal holidays drawing more families with children than other times of the year.
All cabins were modernized and upgraded with RFID (radio-frequency identification) door locks. The technology allows passengers access their cabins by simply tapping their SeaPass card against the door lock to unlock it. Americans, Canadians and Europeans usually make up the largest passenger groups, though the mix can significantly change with the itinerary. When the ship is in Europe, the passenger mix is international, with a roughly even blend of North American and European cruisers, mostly hailing from England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
As “family cabins” the ship offers 121 connecting cabins plus 12 “FV-Family Veranda” suites (capacity up to 5). Some staterooms additionally have a sofa bed or/and upper (Pullman beds) for 3rd/4th person. The list of included bathroom amenities includes bar soap, shampoo, lotion, conditioner, hair dryer (wall-mounted). For those looking for a little more space and a few more amenities, the Concierge Class cabins offer 191 square feet of living space with 42-square-foot balconies.
Small (except for suites) but efficient bathrooms provide shampoo, conditioner, bar soap and body lotion. It can be challenging finding room to store everything, but there are drawers integrated in most of the pieces of built-in furniture including the secondary closet, which also houses the safe. There's another drawer above the flat screen TV, which also houses extra bedding. Inside, oceanview and balcony rooms feature two twin beds that convert into one queen, a small couch, a safe, small desk, a flat-screen TV and bathrobes.
The sound of waterfalls will transport you to a divine state of relaxation while you stretch out on thickly padded lounge chairs or melt away stress in the hot tub. Enjoy the serenade of the music from the bandstand and dance your heart away on the dance floor. For a refresher, take a dip in the pool or rejuvenate in the whirlpool.
Unlike the Mega-ships, the pool size is perfect for the ratio of passengers. What makes it even better is the fact that the Solarium pool is open to everyone, it helps distribute the passengers over more pool space and pool seating. There was never a problem finding a seat around the pool, even during a full sailing. While we may have just been lucky, we didn’t witness the chair hog behavior often found around cruise pools.
Additionally, there are saunas located in the gym changing / locker rooms. So facilities that you now have to pay to use on newer ships is actually accessible from public areas without having to pay an additional fee. The cost of the Persian Garden on the Constellation ranges from about $25 per day to $135 for a week-long pass depending on the itinerary. For that fee, you get access to a very limited experience compared to newer Celebrity ships. For passengers into more guided workout activities, there were plenty of classes available throughout the cruise, most with a nominal fee. For the most part, people traveling with families looking for exciting adventures, water slides, robotic bartenders, etc – this isn’t the right ship.
The Retreat includes stunning accommodations, a private restaurant, and exclusive lounge that rival any high-end resort. Your dedicated team of attendants, concierges, and butlers will do everything to ensure you never have to lift a finger on vacation. The 538 square-foot Royal Suites (with 195 square-foot balconies) add more space and feature whirlpool tubs on the verandahs. At the top of the list is a pair of 1,432-square-foot Penthouse Suites with massive, 1,098-square-foot balconies. These suites also feature a baby grand piano, should you wish for a private concert or to tinkle the ivories on your own. Decor features hotel-style white bedding with light brown accents, rust carpeting and deep red love seats for a splash of color.
Much more than I normally see on any ship or brand with the exception of Virgin Voyages. In short, yes, I think it’s a good ship for the right traveler and the right itinerary. If I had to choose the Apex vs Constellation for an identical itinerary, I probably wouldn’t choose the Constellation. But for a unique experience in an ‘old school’ way of cruising, it’s a good choice, especially if you’re a cruiser that prefers a more laid-back crowd with fewer kids. So for the right price, right itinerary, and right traveler – the Constellation can be an excellent choice. For the most part, the Constellation is relaxed and relatively casual.
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