Celebrity Millennium

Added in the 2019 Revolution, The Retreat Sundeck sits above the pool at the front of the ship and is reserved for guests in Sky Suites and above. Hosts keep towels, sunscreen and even sunglasses on hand. Daybeds, thick-padded loungers and a whirlpool face forward over the bow, and glass wraps around about 270 degrees for scenic cruising. The upper tier has big couches and a dining area. Nearby, the repurposed Rooftop Terrace adds sectionals, daybeds and a large screen for games and movies.

The adults-only Solarium is a glass-covered space designed with Alaska in mind, so it's comfortable whatever the weather outside. A large pool sits in the middle, with ergonomic bubble loungers, hydrotherapy jets in the corners and hot tubs on both sides, one with an accessible lift. Daybeds and loungers line one side. The other side holds the Spa Café and a juice bar that blends fresh juices and smoothies, alongside fruit platters, salads and other light, healthy bites.

The redesigned spa includes a salon for hair, manicures and pedicures, couples and single treatment rooms, and a full fitness center with Peloton bikes and treadmills facing out over the bow. At its heart is the Persian Garden thermal suite, with heated ergonomic loungers, a Turkish bath, an infrared sauna, rainfall showers and a salt therapy room. AquaClass guests get unlimited access. Treatments unique to Celebrity include a quartz and amber bed and a zero-gravity bed.

At the very front of the ship, the Sky Lounge has windows that wrap around the bow and raised seating that circles the front. It's mostly an evening venue, with a bandstand, a dance floor and a full bar where guests can face out to sea or toward the dancing. During the day it hosts arts and crafts and stays quiet, so it's a bright spot to read or relax. Danny's family has made lasting cruise memories in this room.

The Oceanview Café is the complimentary casual option, with stations for Asian, Indian and Thai dishes, a carving station, nachos and fajitas, pizza cooked to order, two salad bars and a fromagerie with cured meats and cheeses. A bakery near the entrance bakes bread in view, and the ice cream station rotates flavors and toppings. Servers will even carry your tray. All the way aft, the Sunset Bar has tables, a full bar and wide-open ocean views.

Sushi on Five is a specialty restaurant (extra cost) serving rolls, sushi and sashimi, with an interactive sushi bar where guests can watch the chefs and keep ordering. Next door, Cellar Masters is at heart a wine bar, with wine tastings, whiskey tastings, a full bar and comfortable high-back chairs. It stays quiet during the day, which makes it a nice place for a book. Café al Bacio and its gelateria sit nearby around the Grand Foyer.

Tuscan Grille marries a steakhouse with a high-end Italian restaurant, plus seafood. Dinner starts with Italian appetizers such as bruschetta and burrata, moves through a long list of pastas, then on to steaks and seafood with a wide choice of sauces and sides. Tiramisu is a favorite to finish. Tables range from two-tops to a table for ten, and an open view into the kitchen lets guests watch the food being made. It's a specialty restaurant with an extra cost.

The casino has slot machines, blackjack, three-card poker, roulette and craps, plus a hand-dealt Texas Hold'em table and a full bar. Next to it, the Martini Bar has been one of the most social spots on the ship since it was added. The bar top is iced to keep drinks cold, and the bartenders pour with flair. Nearby, the Rendezvous Lounge hosts dance classes by day and live singers with a band in the evening.