Just got off of Apex, here is a quick review. Stayed in SS room 9184 with DW. Sailing with SIL, CS room 11109. We had a great time. First time in the Retreat but not new to Celebrity (usually Aqua). The ship was sold out.
SHIP: Grade A. First time on Edge class. Enjoyed the layout. Easy to get from place to place. I was impressed with the elevators, no wait. The ship was clean and in good repair.
CREW: Grade A+. Extremely friendly and helpful, both in and outside of the Retreat. Always available, always with a smile.
ROOM: Grade A. Layout was great. Bed was firm but comfortable. Only saw butler once. SIL in CS had constant contact with her butler. Retreat hosts were. fantastic and available.
EMBARCTION: Grade A+. Could not have been better, 5 minuets from door to ship.
FOOD: Grade B+. Ate exclusively at Luminae. Food good to very good, and the burger is as good as the hype! Special requests were not a problem. Excellent service. Did not find it loud or too large. SIL enjoyed Raw on 5. Cafe Baccio great as usual.
BARS: Grade B+. This was a mixed bag. Retreat bar was always excellent, service and selection were great. Eden bar was not so good. SLOW service, fair drinks. Craft Social was fun, great selection, usually crowded. Martini bar was good, not as crowded as I have seen in pats, good service.
ENTERTAINMENT: Grade C+. Big let down. Walked out of shows for the first time. Tree of Life, Rocumentary, and comedian were good, others were terrible.
PORTS: Grade A. Roatan, Belize, Cozumel. Missed Grand Cayman due to weather.
Overall a great cruise. Would likely book Retreat again. I hope this is helpful.