I Stayed in the Celebrity Xcel Retreat. Here’s the Honest Truth.

IS THE RETREAT ON CELEBRITY XCEL ACTUALLY WORTH IT?
Thinking about booking a suite on the brand-new Celebrity Xcel? In this video, I’m taking you inside my Celebrity Suite (Category CS) and breaking down every single perk that comes with The Retreat. From the private restaurant, Luminae, to having a dedicated butler—we’re answering the big question: Is it worth the premium price tag? My husband and I spent $13,597.56 to stay in a Celebrity Suite on the December 7, 2025 sailing.

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WHAT THIS REVIEW COVERS:

Celebrity Suite Tour: A look at the separate bedroom, walk-in closet, and massive veranda.

Luminae Dining: Is the food actually better than the main dining rooms?

The Retreat Lounge & Sundeck: A tour of the Xcel's exclusive two-story "resort-within-a-resort."

The Butler Service: How we used our Celebrity Suite Butler

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Celebrity Xcel Retreat Overview
01:53 The Pre-Embarkation Retreat Lounge in Fort Lauderdale Review
2:33 The Retreat Lounge Review - I hate it
3:58 The Retreat Sundeck Review and how lunch needs to be better
06:19 The Retreat Restaurant: Luminae Review
8:30 Tour and Review of Celebrity Suite 12121




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