cruiseatick Posted November 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 1, 2014 We reserved a retreat cabana on the December 14 sailing on new Amsterdam the cabana won't be signed until we board the ship which cabanas are better? The oceanview or the Poolview,what perks are available with cabana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Goalie Posted November 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 1, 2014 We reserved a retreat cabana on the December 14 sailing on new Amsterdam the cabana won't be signed until we board the ship which cabanas are better? The oceanview or the Poolview,what perks are available with cabana We have sailed on the Eurodam, and booked a Retreat Cabana. We requested beforehand, and received, a cabana facing aft, overlooking the pool two decks below. We feel these are better because there is more air flow than the cabanas on the port and starboard. These do have nice views, but less air flow, as clear plexiglass is on the side where the ship's railing is. Either way, the Retreat/Cabana Club is terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxie99 Posted November 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I soooo agree, im booked for a retreat cabana Jan 4. on the NA, I booked my first retreat in march on the eurodam,, well worth the extra $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 1, 2014 A quick search finds dozens of threads, including: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2093452&highlight=cabana http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2056644&highlight=cabana http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2035547&highlight=cabana Which is "best" is totally a subjective opinion. Some people like the ocean facing, but they can get warm, as generally they don't have the airflow. Some (like us) like the rear facing, as they do get the airflow, but sometimes too much airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenp123 Posted November 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2014 We are in a family cabana so is that the best of both worlds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxboy Posted November 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2014 We are in a family cabana so is that the best of both worlds? You bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2014 We are in a family cabana so is that the best of both worlds? Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseatick Posted November 2, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2014 From what I am reading the aft or pool cabanas are the most popular and have te most ventilation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted November 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2014 From what I am reading the aft or pool cabanas are the most popular and have te most ventilation ! I think it's a matter of personal preference. The side cabanas have less air flow, but they have better views and are probably quieter since they're further from the Lido pool. The family cabanas are larger, and on the corner. That would give you the ocean view and more air flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I think it's a matter of personal preference. The side cabanas have less air flow, but they have better views and are probably quieter since they're further from the Lido pool. The family cabanas are larger, and on the corner. That would give you the ocean view and more air flow. What he said:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted November 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2014 What he said:). Hey, you can answer this... The OP asked about the perks included with the cabana. No one answered, and we won't know for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Hey, you can answer this... The OP asked about the perks included with the cabana. No one answered, and we won't know for a few weeks. See post 8 on this thread. It shows the stuff you get. That said, I've never seen the frozen grapes or ice cream and I just about starved to death because of it :D;). http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2104192&highlight=retreat+cabana Edited November 2, 2014 by cruz chic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarduk Posted November 4, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Hey, you can answer this... The OP asked about the perks included with the cabana. No one answered, and we won't know for a few weeks. I can't remember everything, but you get: Loungers, chairs and a table within the cabana, plus loungers in the communal area. Bottled water Fruit Lunch waiter service, but only from the burger bar, not any room service menu Champagne late afternoon, not long before they chuck you out. Edited November 4, 2014 by richarduk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxThrusters Posted November 4, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Don't we get dinner too? I thought I saw a menu online somewhere with dinner for cabana club retreat. I'm doing it first time in December so I don't know but I will report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olney Posted November 4, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 4, 2014 As the cabanas are officially available from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM there is no dinner menu available. Although you do not have to leave at 5:00 PM the attendants do leave as they have other duties. The Retreat area is sometimes used for other functions in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 4, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Don't we get dinner too? I thought I saw a menu online somewhere with dinner for cabana club retreat. I'm doing it first time in December so I don't know but I will report back No, that's an additional price and it's quite pricy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 4, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I can't remember everything, but you get: Loungers, chairs and a table within the cabana, plus loungers in the communal area. Bottled water Fruit Lunch waiter service, but only from the burger bar, not any room service menu Champagne late afternoon, not long before they chuck you out. If you see my post earlier in the thread it has a link to everything that is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 4, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Champagne late afternoon, not long before they chuck you out. The champagne and chocolate covered strawberries arrive around 2-3pm. You can stay in your cabana until 5. As the cruise goes by, the champagne can arrive sooner. Just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 4, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 4, 2014 The champagne and chocolate covered strawberries arrive around 2-3pm. You can stay in your cabana until 5. As the cruise goes by, the champagne can arrive sooner. Just ask. I was told at 3:30 on the day of the cabana dinner that I needed to leave so they could get ready. That is annoying to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 4, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I was told at 3:30 on the day of the cabana dinner that I needed to leave so they could get ready. That is annoying to say the least. We have had a Retreat Cabana on each of the three ships that currently have them. Each had a Cabana Dinner, although I think one got canceled due to lack of interest. But that deck area was also used for cocktail parties several times on each cruise after 5pm. We never felt rushed to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 4, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We have had a Retreat Cabana on each of the three ships that currently have them. Each had a Cabana Dinner, although I think one got canceled due to lack of interest. But that deck area was also used for cocktail parties several times on each cruise after 5pm. We never felt rushed to leave. I hope that will be the case on this cruise. I was specifically told that they needed to set up so they would "like" people to leave by 3:30. They didn't carry me out of there but I'm respectful of what others ask so I did leave. It would be nice to know this advance however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510picker Posted November 4, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 4, 2014 We love the Retreat Cabanas and have had them three times. We have been in both rear facing and side facing cabanas. The rear facing cabanas do have better air flow, but side facing offer better views and better protection from rain. We've stayed in the side facing cabana during some pretty heavy down pours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted November 4, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 4, 2014 That for the photos 510picker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510picker Posted November 4, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 4, 2014 That for the photos 510picker! You're welcome! There are many more if you would like to look through my cruise photo gallery. We had the cabanas on the Eurodam in 2009, The Nieuw Amsterdam in 2012 and the Eurodam again in 2013. http://www.pbase.com/510picker/cruise_gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrolleyGirl Posted November 4, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) 510Picker from your Eurodam Nov 2013 photos, it looks like they serve the strawberries and champagne even on the first day during sailaway time. Is that correct? What a great way to christen a cruise! Edited November 4, 2014 by TrolleyGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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