NCteacherlovescruising Posted September 23, 2022 #126 Share Posted September 23, 2022 9 hours ago, graphicguy said: Sailed both the EDGE and APEX in a Sky Suite. My Personal Concierge stocked my fridge with beer (I think it was Heineken) and small bottles of Jack Daniels, per my request. Dined in Luminae, which was quite good. surprisingly the MDRs were also quite good. The one Specialty restaurant I would make a point of dining in would be EDEN! Both of my Personal Concierges were excellent. And, my interfaces with the desk Concierges in the Retreat Lounge were also very good. The rest were good, but not head and shoulders better than the MDRs. That's more a complement to the MDRs than a knock on the Specialty Restaurants. Why Eden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted September 23, 2022 #127 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just now, NCteacherlovescruising said: Why Eden? The apple cobbler is to die for! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted September 24, 2022 #128 Share Posted September 24, 2022 14 hours ago, NCteacherlovescruising said: Why Eden? I felt the meal ranked in the top 3 or 4 I’ve had on any cruise. The Waitstaff gave a brief tour of the open kitchen, identifying who was doing what. Service was great. The food ranked near the top of any I’ve had anywhere. Plus, the atmosphere (was seated by a window overlooking aft) was great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4-2-N-8 Posted September 24, 2022 #129 Share Posted September 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, graphicguy said: I felt the meal ranked in the top 3 or 4 I’ve had on any cruise. The Waitstaff gave a brief tour of the open kitchen, identifying who was doing what. Service was great. The food ranked near the top of any I’ve had anywhere. Plus, the atmosphere (was seated by a window overlooking aft) was great. How does it compare to Le Voyage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted September 24, 2022 #130 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Just now, 4-2-N-8 said: How does it compare to Le Voyage? Not familiar with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4-2-N-8 Posted September 24, 2022 #131 Share Posted September 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, graphicguy said: Not familiar with it. On Beyond. No problem. TY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarrett5oh Posted September 25, 2022 #132 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Reading this thread and focused on whether one is “assigned” to either Luminae or Blu, we are in an Aquaclass Sky Suite in the Retreat on the Beyond and wonder if anyone knows which restaurant we would be “assigned” to - meaning no need to make a reservation. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted September 25, 2022 #133 Share Posted September 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, McGarrett5oh said: Reading this thread and focused on whether one is “assigned” to either Luminae or Blu, we are in an Aquaclass Sky Suite in the Retreat on the Beyond and wonder if anyone knows which restaurant we would be “assigned” to - meaning no need to make a reservation. Thanks. If you are in the Retreat, then Luminae is your assigned restaurant and no res required. You can also eat in any of the MDR's any time 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare prmssk Posted September 25, 2022 #134 Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, McGarrett5oh said: Reading this thread and focused on whether one is “assigned” to either Luminae or Blu, we are in an Aquaclass Sky Suite in the Retreat on the Beyond and wonder if anyone knows which restaurant we would be “assigned” to - meaning no need to make a reservation. Thanks. According to the website, Blu is your assigned dining room. Edit to add: Although in another spot it does mention Luminae so hopefully someone who has actually sailed in one of these suites can comment. Edited September 25, 2022 by prmssk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted September 25, 2022 #135 Share Posted September 25, 2022 29 minutes ago, McGarrett5oh said: Reading this thread and focused on whether one is “assigned” to either Luminae or Blu, we are in an Aquaclass Sky Suite in the Retreat on the Beyond and wonder if anyone knows which restaurant we would be “assigned” to - meaning no need to make a reservation. Thanks. Exclusive services and amenities Exclusive access to The Retreat Unlimited access to the SEA Thermal Suite on Edge Series Unlimited access to the Persian Garden on Millennium and Solstice Series. 2 Yoga mats & In-room fitness amenities Full In-Suite Menu (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) featuring clean cuisine from Blu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted September 25, 2022 #136 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 11:55 AM, flviking said: We did the Retreat boarding at 25. We drive to the port ourselves. Missed the suites luggage drop off as the sign was obscured by a law enforcement vehicle parked in front of it. Other than that it was a nice change. Where did you park? Is there covered parking close? We normally sail Miami or Port Canaveral and can’t find much info on this. We are staying PH sun aim to arrive early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bjahil47 Posted September 25, 2022 #137 Share Posted September 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Spurschick said: Where did you park? Is there covered parking close? We normally sail Miami or Port Canaveral and can’t find much info on this. We are staying PH sun aim to arrive early! We fly in, here is info for Port Everglades Parking. Hope it helps. https://www.porteverglades.net/cruise/parking/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted September 25, 2022 #138 Share Posted September 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, bjahil47 said: We fly in, here is info for Port Everglades Parking. Hope it helps. https://www.porteverglades.net/cruise/parking/ Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 25, 2022 #139 Share Posted September 25, 2022 3 hours ago, prmssk said: According to the website, Blu is your assigned dining room. Edit to add: Although in another spot it does mention Luminae so hopefully someone who has actually sailed in one of these suites can comment. We're currently in a Suite on Reflection. We've been able to order anything from the Luminae, Blu or MDR menu while we're in Luminae. We also order room service desserts from any of those restaurants too. If you're in a suite, I know you're allowed to dine in Blu if there is room. AQ guests can't dine in a Luminae, unless your in an AQ suite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted September 25, 2022 #140 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I’d imagine if the staff can perform miracles for the retreat guests they will. After all paying big bucks means you should get looked after. I don’t think we ever really told no when we’ve been in PH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 25, 2022 #141 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Our butler fills my ice cube tray and brings it back in the morning. She told me no at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted September 25, 2022 #142 Share Posted September 25, 2022 You could just ask for ice. Surprised they said no tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceswithphones Posted September 25, 2022 #143 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Loved fridge with ice thru the door in M-class PH! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 25, 2022 #144 Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, wineoclock said: You could just ask for ice. Surprised they said no tbh! The ice on the ship melts too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted September 25, 2022 #145 Share Posted September 25, 2022 45 minutes ago, calicakes said: The ice on the ship melts too fast. Rather unique. First time I have heard of that one. good example of how reactive a Butler can be. I wonder which freezer he had to use. I hope you gave you Butler a big tip. Glad you enjoyed your drink exactly as you wished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted September 25, 2022 #146 Share Posted September 25, 2022 6 hours ago, calicakes said: Our butler fills my ice cube tray and brings it back in the morning. She told me no at first. OK then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 25, 2022 #147 Share Posted September 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, jagoffee said: Rather unique. First time I have heard of that one. good example of how reactive a Butler can be. I wonder which freezer he had to use. I hope you gave you Butler a big tip. Glad you enjoyed your drink exactly as you wished. We had a female butler, and of course we leave a nice tip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted September 25, 2022 #148 Share Posted September 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, LGW59 said: OK then We are a super chill couple. We didn't make any other requests. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceswithphones Posted September 25, 2022 #149 Share Posted September 25, 2022 43 minutes ago, calicakes said: We didn't make any other requests. Our sailing in November will be my fourth time having a butler. I have tended to find additional uses each time. We entertained the last two times. I'm going to let the butler arrange specialty dining on this cruise. Got checked-in yesterday! 44 more days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 25, 2022 #150 Share Posted September 25, 2022 4 hours ago, danceswithphones said: Loved fridge with ice thru the door in M-class PH! That kitchen and separate entry is one of the best features of the M class penthouse! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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