This is an interesting thread that I am following. We have rented cabanas for an upcoming cruise. We are traveling with family members and want a designated spot to rest, relax, and recharge. We know that getting 4 chairs together will be close to impossible because of chair hogs. Another reason for the retreat is DH loves the sun and I enjoy very small doses. The cabanas will give me a rest from the sun--whenever I want! On previous cruises, DH and I would have to wander around looking for available chairs. We finally would go to the promenade deck. We decided that it would be worth it to try the retreat cabanas. We are going in with an open mind--we might love it, we might hate it. That said, if it wasn't available after we had booked and paid for it, I would be irritated. JMHO.
