Onboard Review: 10 Top Hits on Board Celebrity Beyond

10 Top Hits on Board Celebrity Beyond We’ve rounded up the top 10 hits that had us doing a double take on board the Edge-class Celebrity Beyond (it’s a slightly larger ship than its sisters, so all the more goodies to savor).By Paloma Villaverde de Rico
Recommend Standard Image Template1. Celebrity Beyond really ups the ante when it comes its art collection, with everything from a delicious giant red apple to Picasso etchings (yes, you read that name right) on display. Here, let’s put the spotlight on one of the coolest art installations we’ve ever seen on board a ship—“Odyssey” by Fredrikson Stallard. This shimmering hall of mirrors, with its large, meteor-like bronze sculptures floating weightlessly all around and its ethereal music, transports one to another reality, as if entering an “infinite space.” On the other side awaits Eden….
Recommend Standard Image Template-16732850532. Wrapped in glass, the 3-level Eden is a whimsical lounge adorned with tropical plants and known for its handcrafted cocktails created exclusively for Celebrity. By day, the lounge/restaurant is washed in natural light and offers stunning views of the ocean as well as savory delights; come nightfall it’s a sensual space with a sophisticated circus-like vibe that invites passengers to let their imaginations run a bit wild. Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-16732850563. Yoga while communing with nature? Why, yes. The ship embraces the outdoors with plenty of spots to hear the waves and feel the ocean breeze, including during a yoga session on the outdoor spa deck. And the spa itself? It’s dreamy with a divine thermal suite that will make even the most ardent of wellness aficionados swoon in delight.Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-16732850584. There’s an absolute calmness that embraces one as you enter the adults-only Solarium. It’s a space that is sometimes overlooked, but what bliss this glass-domed covered area, with its pool and hot tubs, brings to weary bodies. There are light bites available for breakfast and lunch at The Spa Cafe and Juice Bar. Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-1673285058-16732850615. The Grand Atrium plays host to the lively Martini Bar, where juggling bartenders steal the show each evening. Martini creations run the gamut, from a kale concoction (it’s all about balance) to the “lemon-basil-ade.” The space is just gorgeous and a must for people-watching. Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-1673285058-1673285061-16732850646. Over in the very exclusive ship-within-a-ship The Retreat, where “suite” indulgences await, the elegant Luminae restaurant is delightful. Exclusively for Retreat guests, Luminae is located at the front of the ship (within The Retreat itself) and features floor-to-ceiling windows. When your clients aren’t mesmerized by their surroundings—the venue is tres chic—they’ll be oohing and ahhing over the Michelin-level culinary creations. Visit recommend.com to get the inside scoop on The Retreat.Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-1673285058-1673285061-1673285064-16732850677. One of Celebrity’s most innovative spaces is its Magic Carpet, and even though Beyond is not the first ship to showcase this magical venue—where breathtaking views wash over one—it just never gets old. There are many F&B spots across the ship (32 in all), but this venue is so unique your clients would be remiss if they didn’t stop by for a “cocktail with a view.”Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-1673285058-1673285061-1673285064-1673285067-8. It’s easy to overlook the main dining rooms when you’ve got a treasure trove of top-notch eateries at your fingertips, but tell clients not to miss lunch or dinner at one of either Cyprus, Cosmopolitan, Normandie or Tuscan if they want more traditional cuisines from Italy, France, the Med or the U.S. (burgers are on the menu). The desserts? We savored a range—from strawberry shortcake to Bavarian apple strudel—and were blown away. Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-1673285058-1673285061-1673285064-1673285067-9. Of course, tongues are wagging about the over-the-top suites in Beyond’s exclusive The Retreat area but we loved our spacious Infinite Veranda accommodations. This category boasts stunning artwork, fun decor with pops of color and plenty of storage space as well as an ample bathroom and a very comfy king bed. It also features the brand’s nifty reconceptualized verandahs where standard balcony doors have gone bye-bye—and the views are indeed “infinite.” Recommend Standard Image Template-1673285053-1673285056-1673285058-1673285061-1673285064-1673285067-10. For the hippest of clients, recommend the 2-story, 1-bedroom, 2-bath Edge Villa accommodations within The Retreat. These stunning suites have a loft-like artsy feel, feature truly contemporary decor, a private terrace with a 3-ft.-deep plunge pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, and, of course, access to all the goodies in The Retreat. Contact InformationCelebrity Cruises: celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-beyond

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