7/14/2023 0 Comments Celebrity edge dining menus![]() There may be a 5-minute wait for a table during peak times, but we never had to wait more than a few minutes to be seated. Reservations are not required, at any time, for guests of Luminae. They're great like that! Reservations for Luminae How does the Luminae crew know? When you meet the host/hostess, you simply state your room number, and he/she records it in their system, makes sure you're on the list, and then seats you.Īfter you've been to Luminae two or three times, they know who you are when you walk in. Generally speaking, you cannot go to Luminae if you are not part of The Retreat. If you are part of The Retreat, Luminae is included with your cruise. Celebrity describes their suggested evening dress code as “evening chic.” At Luminae on Celebrity Apex Cost of Luminae ![]() We dressed up a bit for dinner in the evenings not because it was required but because we were on a nice cruise, and it's fun to dress up. It was our first meal on the ship, and we were certainly impressed. It was open for lunch the day we embarked on our Celebrity Apex cruise out of the Port of Fort Lauderdale. ![]() This private restaurant is not open all the time. If you're docked at a port you have to check the daily schedule to see if it's open for lunch. Luminae is open for breakfast and dinner every day and is also open for lunch while at sea. This is along with The Retreat's other perks, such as access to a private pool and bar, a dedicated top deck lounge area, and an indoor lounge with included premium non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.īook your cruise now with our preferred travel advisors Luminae: Practical Information Luminae Hours If that feeling and the perks are worth it to you, then access to Luminae helps provide a great argument for booking The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises ships. The design of Luminae was beautiful, the crew there was wonderful, and we felt more special being able to go there. It gave us the small ship vibe that we crave when cruising (for example, river cruise ships often just have one restaurant). Luminae made us feel like we had a “home” restaurant on a mega-ship. The Retreat is something you book ahead of time it's a specific class of cruise suites you choose from when you secure your booking before sailing.Ĭost for The Retreat varies based on many factors, including availability when you book your cruise, when your sailing is, if there are any promotions at the time, and the like. To be clear, you cannot upgrade to The Retreat while you're on the cruise. If you're floundering about whether or not to book The Retreat, this would certainly put us over the edge into the “yes” column. It's hard to separate its restaurant from the rest of its perks since it's integral to the program. However, it's a wonderful perk we thoroughly enjoyed, and it certainly strengthens The Retreat's offerings. We wouldn't say that Luminae alone is worth the upgrade to a suite in The Retreat. ![]() We truly only recommend cruises, experiences, products, and services we personally use and enjoy. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. ![]() Is this dining experience worth the upgrade or is it overhyped and not enough to sway someone into this suite class? After you find out our verdict below, we'll go into detail about what Luminae offers its guests.ĭisclosure: There may be affiliate links in this post, which means we may earn a small commission if you click the link and proceed with a purchase at no cost to you. Amongst them is one major dining perk: access to Luminae, a restaurant exclusively for Retreat guests. Being a part of The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises Edge series ships certainly has its perks. ![]()
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