The Top 5 Ultra-Luxurious Must-Dos on Celebrity Beyond
Luxuriate in The Retreat Pool. Image from the All-Inclusive Photo Project Photographer: Naima Green
Originally Published October 2022 | Fully Updated August 2026
If you have read any of my previous related articles, you will know that Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Beyond, is luxury personified. However if you really want to push the boat out, here are 5 ultimate ultra-luxurious must-do’s for pure indulgence.
Stay in an Iconic Suite
Iconic Suite on Celebrity Beyond Image: Celebrity Cruises
Book the oh-so-special Iconic Suite on Celebrity Beyond, and you will definitely feel (and be treated) like a VIP.
Firstly, the Iconic Suite is the largest and most luxurious suite in the entire Celebrity fleet with over 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor opulence. Secondly, there are only two of these exclusive suites on the ship, so you will be joining an elite club of those who get to experience this fabulous accommodation.
Offering a view as good as that of the Captain, the Iconic Suite is positioned high above the bridge, offering panoramic views from front to back. With two-bedrooms and two-bathrooms there is room for the family (or your fellow luminaries), and with interior space of 1892 sq. ft, and a terrace of 689 sq. ft, there is plenty of space for you to host a champagne soirée or two. Before booking, explore exactly how these premium cabin layouts sit on the ship with our complete Celebrity Beyond Deck-by-Deck Guide
The large terrace with its expansive sea views, wouldn’t be out of place in the Hollywood Hills. With a double day bed, hot tub, Dining area and plenty of luxuriously upholstered rattan seating, there would be no need to venture beyond your own private haven.
Find out more about The Iconic Suite in my related post HERE.
2. Kick-Back in The Retreat Luxury Complex
The Retreat on Celebrity Beyond Image: Celebrity Cruises
Described as “a place so exclusive it has no address”, The Retreat is the ultimate luxury vacation experience, exclusively for suite guests. If you are looking to book one of these premium suites for a no-fly summer getaway, take a look at the newly released Celebrity Beyond 2028 Southampton Itineraries to lock in early launch pricing.
Celebrity Cruises resort-within-a-resort offers private dining in Luminae, access to the Retreat Lounge, and of course the utterly stylish Retreat Sundeck where you can pose for the paparazzi in one of the chic over-pool swings.
The Retreat has been reimagined on Celebrity Beyond by one of the top interior designers in the world, Kelly Hoppen, CBE. The result is a space so subtlety glamorous that non-retreat guests will be found with their noses pressed up against the glass doors enviously trying to sneak a peek..
Book any suite onboard and you will automatically be a member of this exclusive club, with benefits that include premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, tips, a shore excursion credit, and an onboard credit to use however you choose. What’s not to like!
3. Indulge in the Tasting Menu at Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud
Le Voyage is the premium specialty restaurant onboard Celebrity Beyond - in fact, it is the absolute jewel in Celebrity Cruises' dining crown. Serving as the very first signature restaurant at sea for world-renowned French chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity's Global Culinary Ambassador, this elegant space transports you with globally inspired flavours to the very places that inspired them. To highlight its prestige, Le Voyage recently earned the historic Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, making it one of the most elite dining experiences in the entire maritime world.
Guests looking to indulge can choose between an à la carte experience or the flagship Multi-Course Tasting Menu, which features a plant-based alternative option. Because this intimate venue caps its evening capacity to just fifty guests, reservations are exceptionally hard to come by. You will want to secure your spot via your online portal months ahead of your sail date.
Standard à la carte cover charges typically sit around $112 per person, while the flagship Tasting Menu sits at $139 per person (subject to a standard 20% onboard gratuity). For the complete, ultra-luxurious experience, you can also opt for a custom premium wine pairing curated by the ship’s sommelier.
Pro-Tip: If you have purchased a Celebrity Specialty Dining Package, you can still dine here! While it isn't a flat swap, Celebrity allows you to upgrade your package to include the Le Voyage Tasting Menu for a supplemental surcharge of around $50 per person, saving you a significant amount compared to paying the full walk-up cover charge onboard.
Sample Menu
4. Order an Elite Vintage from the Award-Winning Wine List
Did you know that Celebrity Cruises is a regular favourite of the respected Wine Spectator magazine, racking up dozens of consecutive "Awards of Excellence" for its onboard cellars?
Celebrity Beyond continues that legacy, holding prestigious Best of Award of Excellence titles for its premier dining rooms including Le Voyage, Tuscan, and Fine Cut Steakhouse.
For wine connoisseurs (or those who simply enjoy a really top-tier vintage), the lists onboard are spectacular. If you want to sample freely throughout your cruise, you can upgrade your standard booking to a daily beverage package:
The Classic Drink Package: Covers standard beers, spirits, and wines by the glass up to $10. Standard retail starts around $90 per person, per day (plus a 20% onboard gratuity).
The Premium Drink Package: Unlocks premium spirits, cocktails, and an expansive selection of boutique Californian, French Grand Cru, and Italian Super Tuscan wines by the glass up to $17. Standard retail starts around $110 per person, per day (plus a 20% onboard gratuity).
The Ultimate Luxury Tip: If you want true exclusivity, have a discreet word with the head sommelier in the Fine Cut Steakhouse. The venue is widely rumoured to house the most expensive and rare vintages in the entire fleet - with elite bottles commanding an eye-watering price tag of around $4,500. It is the ultimate indulgence to enjoy at an intimate table or in the comfort of your suite.
Pro-Tip: Standard onboard retail rates apply if bought on the ship. Make sure to log into your Celebrity Cruise Planner app weeks before you sail, where drink packages are frequently discounted by up to 20% to 30% as part of pre-cruise flash sales.
5. Treat Yourself to a Signature Med-spa Treatment
We all like to reward ourselves to a cheeky spa treatment onboard, right? Maybe a massage or a pedicure? Well, why not go BEYOND the norm and indulge yourself with one of the specialist treatments from Ideal Image® Ocean* - The Advanced MedSpa? There’s an option to suit everyone: whether it’s smoothing out those pesky frown lines and crows feet with Dysport® Wrinkle Treatments; plumping up those slightly deeper-than-you’d like lines with Restylane® Dermal Filler Treatments; or freshening up your complexion with Micro-needling Skin Tightening Treatments. You can even minimise the effects of overindulgence with CoolSculpting® Non-Surgical Fat Reduction By Thermage®. In fact, why not do them all - although you might need a longer cruise. I mean, you’re worth it, right?
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