On board Summit

We are currently on board Summit. It has been great so far. Easy boarding. Food has been very good in main dining room. Captain 's club happily hour was great last night. We have no complaints. Captain Kate & all the officers are very visible. We are in Boston today. The weather is great so far.

Sandra

We'll be on the next cruise. Can't wait!

We've been on just about every Celebrity ship other than the Reflection and the Equinox, going back to the days of the Zenith before she even had verandas.

The Summit and the others in her class are at this time our favorites. To us they are the perfect balance of modern and traditional in design as well as general ambiance.

Enjoy you cruise.

OMO

bosco

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo just tweeted a picture of her on board Summit in Boston on the rooftop terrace. It looks like they are having some special event up there.

We've been on just about every Celebrity ship other than the Reflection and the Equinox, going back to the days of the Zenith before she even had verandas.

 

The Summit and the others in her class are at this time our favorites. To us they are the perfect balance of modern and traditional in design as well as general ambiance.

 

Enjoy you cruise.

 

OMO

 

bosco

We have been on most of the Celebrity ships , going back to the Zenith and the Century as well, and the Summit still ranks right up there in our list of top 5 ships. We have been on her for a total of 10 weeks over the years and have a B2B planned in November. I agree..love the traditional design!

We are currently on board Summit. It has been great so far. Easy boarding. Food has been very good in main dining room. Captain 's club happily hour was great last night. We have no complaints. Captain Kate & all the officers are very visible. We are in Boston today. The weather is great so far.

 

Sandra

Hi Sandra!

I am sure you will have a great trip! If it is at all possible, would you be kind enough to find out who the head sommelier is on the Summit right now? Thank you for your help!

Likewise have sailed on many Celebrity ships including the Century, Zenith and even the final cruise on the Meridian! Like Summit best of all. Can you tell us what your impressions are of the new Tuscan Grill...we really will miss the ambience and food of Normandie when we return in Jan. Have a great cruise!:)

Thanks for the report. I hope you continue to give us updates. I have a friend on your cruise now. Bon voyage.

We were on the Summit's last cruise to Bermuda.

We tried to get a reservation for Tuscan Grill the first night but they only had a few tables for two. They told us if we were a party of four, they could get us in...at that point...we did not know anyone! So...we did not do Tuscan Grill.

We did do Quisine and IMHO, it was a disappointment. We got the ipads...checked off our choices and then the waiter brought us what he felt we would like! Mid meal I had to specifically ask for the lobster escargot...never got several of our choices. The things we got we good...but...we missed trying some other things that the waiter did not care to serve! The dessert choice was terrible...will not do Quisine again!

We had lots of on board credit..decided to do the spa instead of the specialty restaurants!

Thanks for the update.

We are also on the Summit now. Wow, warm summer-like weather. For those who are on the next cruise, there is a shuttle from the pier to the downtown area (not Quincy Market like it says in the newsletter) but about seven or so blocks away. It cost $16 round trip.

Portland is a great port. There is a wonderful Titanic exhibit at the Science Museum. A very short walk from port. Port terminal has free wifi.

I will try to find out who the head sommilier is? The CEO was on board yesterday along with a large group of travel agents. The crew & staff were excited a out her visit.

Capt. Alex from last week was still on board for this meeting. We are planning to eat in Tuscan next week. We will be a group of 10. We are trying to negotiate a discount. We attend the Elite breakfast in Tuscan & it looks great. We are in Portland today & the weather is great.

Sandra

We are also on the Summit now. Wow, warm summer-like weather. For those who are on the next cruise, there is a shuttle from the pier to the downtown area (not Quincy Market like it says in the newsletter) but about seven or so blocks away. It cost $16 round trip.

Portland is a great port. There is a wonderful Titanic exhibit at the Science Museum. A very short walk from port. Port terminal has free wifi.

Thank you for this info, Educators2, as well as a thank you to uncle-b for your feedbacks about your cruise. I'll be on board next year, and it's great to get info on what's going on. I hope either(or both)of you write a review of your experiences when you get home.

We are sailing soon and trying to figure out how many layers to bring! What is the temperature like on the Summit...in the restaurants, in the other large areas? Thanks

Temperature on the Summit is uneven. Take a light sweater. Gym is warm, dining area is cool.

In Portland, lobsters are on the dinner menu. Nice.

Bar Harbor is sunny...a treat. There are some tours available in port. No fall colors yet...maybe next cruise.

The Shore Excursion staff is very accommodating. They are going to update location of shuttle stop in Boston.

I will try to find out who the head sommilier is? The CEO was on board yesterday along with a large group of travel agents. The crew & staff were excited a out her visit.

Capt. Alex from last week was still on board for this meeting. We are planning to eat in Tuscan next week. We will be a group of 10. We are trying to negotiate a discount. We attend the Elite breakfast in Tuscan & it looks great. We are in Portland today & the weather is great.

 

Sandra

What's the set up for the breakfast...buffet table or the little tiered trays or both?

Do they take coffee and specialty drink/ smoothie orders?

Seems like a nice spot for the breakfast, Enjoy!

Hi, we will be on her in 3 weeks time for reposition cruise to San Juan, would you be able to post a picture of the new menu in Tuscan grille if possible please.

Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

What's the set up for the breakfast...buffet table or the little tiered trays or both?

Do they take coffee and specialty drink/ smoothie orders?

Seems like a nice spot for the breakfast, Enjoy!

We just sailed Summit 9/4-18. The breakfast is a buffet for food items and they have water, orange juice and grapefruit juice out along with another table with coffee (regular and decaf), hot water and assorted teas.

The wait staff will take your orders for specialty coffees, smoothies, tomato juice, bloody marys, sparkling wine, mimosas, bellinis.

would you be able to post a picture of the new menu in Tuscan grille if possible please.

This post has the new menu. We had it as well on Solstice earlier in August.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=51060198&postcount=20

This post has the new menu. We had it as well on Solstice earlier in August.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=51060198&postcount=20

Thanks for posting that! ;)

This post has the new menu. We had it as well on Solstice earlier in August.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=51060198&postcount=20

Thank you too!

To the OP - any update on fall foliage? We are on Summit next year departing NJ on Sept 24th. Hopefully this is not too early to see color- especially when we hit Canada.

I'm not the OP, but we just returned from this cruise September 18. That was much too early for the fall leaves colors.

September 24 might be a bit early, but one never knows for sure.

I'm not the OP, but we just returned from this cruise September 18. That was much too early for the fall leaves colors.

 

September 24 might be a bit early, but one never knows for sure.

Fall foliage usually starts 1st week of Oct. But it really depends on the weather.

Yes - we might be a bit early to start the cruise on Sept 24th. But it is 14 nights so we will probably be in a good window.