cobber1967 Posted August 7 #1 Share Posted August 7 It's probably been answered a thousand times but here goes. Our upcoming cruise on the Ascent in the Caribbean indicates (via the Celebrity app) that the Luminae is not open for lunch other than on embarkation day. I thought I read somewhere else the Luminae is open for lunch on seas days. Which is the case. Also, is there lunch available on the Retreat sun deck or the Retreat lounge on sea and/or port days? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted August 7 #2 Share Posted August 7 Luminae is open for lunch on embarkation day and sea days. The app is showing the current cruise, not yours (unless yours is next week). The Retreat sun deck and Retreat lounge are open every day. Lunch is available on the Retreat sun deck. I don't believe they serve lunch there on embarkation day, but they do all other days. The lounge is generally finger food at most. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 7 #3 Share Posted August 7 (edited) Our experience on BEYOND : limited menu on Sundeck..burger, salad, shrimp...slow service!, crowded! Edited August 7 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted August 7 #4 Share Posted August 7 21 minutes ago, hcat said: Our experience on BEYOND : limited menu on Sundeck..burger, salad, shrimp...slow service!, crowded! Most of us are enjoying the sun deck on a nice day. There is a menu. I don't have to leave. And I don't have anywhere I need to rush to. My glass is half full... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobber1967 Posted August 7 Author #5 Share Posted August 7 Thanks very much for those quick replies, it certainly clears up the mystery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted August 7 #6 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, hcat said: Our experience on BEYOND : limited menu on Sundeck..burger, salad, shrimp...slow service!, crowded! I really like the wrap sandwich and fries, when I am not in the mood for the burger. It's a lot less messy when sitting in a lounge chair with your plate in your lap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted August 7 #7 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, hcat said: Our experience on BEYOND : limited menu on Sundeck..burger, salad, shrimp...slow service!, crowded! Opposite of our experience. Love it up there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 7 #8 Share Posted August 7 Luminae is always open for lunch on embarkation day , need to get there by 1:30, love there lobster roll which is just served on embarkation day in Luminae, they let me order two in March . As already said on port days you can get lunch in outdoor retreat , very small menu, but they have a good burger and a couple other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Shiba_Lover Posted August 8 #9 Share Posted August 8 Also, Luminae MAY be open on port days depending on times you arrive. We had a couple of port days with later arrival times ( like noon or 1pm) recently, and they did have Luminae open for lunch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity cruiser Posted August 9 #10 Share Posted August 9 If you are in Luminae on Ascent, from which other restaurants can you order? This is the first Edge class for us, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 9 #11 Share Posted August 9 49 minutes ago, celebrity cruiser said: If you are in Luminae on Ascent, from which other restaurants can you order? This is the first Edge class for us, Thanks Technically, none. Luminae has its own galley, and the galley area for the other restaurants is clear at the other end of the ship. That said, some have talked waiters into items from the 'other end', but I wouldn't even think of it without advanced notice. It's a lot of work for someone to make the round trip, and a fair bet your food won't be as warm. If you see something on the other end of the ship that looks good on a given night, probably best if you eat at that venue for one evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 9 #12 Share Posted August 9 No only are galleys at opposite ends but Ascent Luminae is on Deck 16, MDRs galley would be on Deck 3 or lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity cruiser Posted August 9 #13 Share Posted August 9 Thanks that makes total sense, i forgot luminae is isolated away from everything else on E, Do you think they can handle standard MDR items like Caesar, escargot, shrimp cocktail, salmon if needed. These used to work for my wife's allergy when nothing else would, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 9 #14 Share Posted August 9 2 minutes ago, celebrity cruiser said: Thanks that makes total sense, i forgot luminae is isolated away from everything else on E, Do you think they can handle standard MDR items like Caesar, escargot, shrimp cocktail, salmon if needed. These used to work for my wife's allergy when nothing else would, Rumor had it that the L galley can manage a number of the "everyday" MDR items, but I'd still watch the menu and try to provide a little warning if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity cruiser Posted August 9 #15 Share Posted August 9 Got it. She usually sees the next day's menus the day before so there is lead time to make it happen, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 9 #16 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, canderson said: Rumor had it that the L galley can manage a number of the "everyday" MDR items, but I'd still watch the menu and try to provide a little warning if possible. Correct. You can get the classics; chicken, salmon, sirloin, onion soup, shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad in Luminae and Blu no advance notice needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mrs_Tiki Posted August 10 #17 Share Posted August 10 20 hours ago, celebrity cruiser said: Thanks that makes total sense, i forgot luminae is isolated away from everything else on E, Do you think they can handle standard MDR items like Caesar, escargot, shrimp cocktail, salmon if needed. These used to work for my wife's allergy when nothing else would, We just disembarked Edge yesterday, and the “Classic” items you mention were offered each night in Luminae as additional options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 10 #18 Share Posted August 10 On 8/7/2024 at 7:44 PM, George C said: Luminae is always open for lunch on embarkation day , need to get there by 1:30, love there lobster roll which is just served on embarkation day in Luminae, they let me order two in March . As already said on port days you can get lunch in outdoor retreat , very small menu, but they have a good burger and a couple other things. Yeah I call their lobster roll "essence of lobster" since there is so little lobster in it! You definitely need to order two if hungry.☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted August 10 #19 Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, TeeRick said: Yeah I call their lobster roll "essence of lobster" since there is so little lobster in it! You definitely need to order two if hungry.☺️ Or order one as an appetizer and then the branzino as your main. I almost always order the 'lobster roll' as a salad vs sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tudy Posted August 10 #20 Share Posted August 10 I order 1 lobster roll, double stuffed, hold the bread. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity cruiser Posted August 10 #21 Share Posted August 10 Thanks Mrs tiki I hope you tell us about your wonderful cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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