This will be our second Celebrity cruise and first time in the retreat, which leads to some questions. I'm somewhat of a picky eater and my husband is a foodie. I'm sure he will love the menu in Luminae, but I will need to order off the other menu in there a few nights. (At least I read on here there is paper menu I can request with more basic items like steak and chicken.) I assume I can get mashed or baked potatoes, a ceasar salad (from the children's menu) and basic vegetables (green beans, asparagus, broccoli, etc.) if I let them know in advance. Is this correct? On Evening Chic nights will they offer prime rib or lobster like the MDR? What night's would that be on a 7 night cruise? When you stay in a suite, do you book any specialty dining or is the food and service as good or better in Lunanie? I love steaks and Italian, would you recommend a particular restaurant for me or just stick with Luninae? Is the menu on the app typically all that is offered?
Is the retreat sundeck usually crowded like the other pool area? Will there be a lot of kids at the pool during a spring break cruise or will it still be an older crowd? I don't mind being in the sun, will I need to get up early to get a lounger near the pool? I will slather on sunscreen and hope to go home with a bit of color.
What on earth will I use a butler for? I don't want anyone unpacking for me. Will they bring specialty coffee or alcoholic drinks to our room? Remove the items from our mini fridge so we can stock it with water bottles? Maybe bring our breakfast? If I would like a spa appointment, should I expect the butler or concierge in the lounge to make it, or is that something I would need to schedule myself? We usually just book verandas, so this will be a completely new experience for us.
Oh, and there's the onboard credit. I know what I can use it for, but would you use it to book excursions and specialty dining? An updo for one of the evening chic nights? A massage maybe, but I get them monthly at home. My friend has used hers before to buy an expensive bag.
Anything in particular I should check out on the Apex?