Summit - Sept 25th sailing - WOW

[bandp407]

Our thanks to the most AMAZING Crew & our thanks to Celebrity for their Covid protocols. We felt safer onboard than we do at home in Florida & hope they continue with these protocols into 2022!!

 

This was our first cruise since Nov 2019 & first on the "M" class.  We have only sailed on the "S" class ships & were a bit hesitant about trying the Summit given her age. Well she is just BEAUTIFUL! The revolutionized version really made a difference. The color palatte is soft, light & very appealing throughout the ship. 

 

Our arrival time was 11:30-12:00. Our passports, vaccine cards & Antigen test was reviewed prior to entering the terminal and several times heading up to the check-in counter. It was very quick & efficient and we were on board before noon. We had a balcony stateroom on Deck 8 near the aft elevators. Everything in the room worked perfectly - including the water pressure in the shower!!

 

We sailed with only 250 passengers - may never experience that again!  Celebrity's service has always been great, but this crew was really special. They are so very happy to be back and it shows in all they do. They had a special warmth this cruise which was beautiful to experience. We did not feel as if any services were cut given the small number of passengers. Instead of 2 shows a night , there was one at 9PM which was totally understandable.  They were all very good - especially Motown on night 1 and the Tribute to Broadway. How great not to deal with the chair hogs & get a seat around the pool! 

 

If anyone is looking for a Summit sailing in January or February, she has been chartered for the entire period. While we are going on the Reflection the end of November, we are considering a 4 night on the Millenium mid February. I would imagine she is equally as beautiful having been revolutionized only a month sooner in 2019. 

 

So happy to be back to cruising!! Bon Voyage to all!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

Thanks for your wonderful report.    Sounds like a wonderful cruise.   We have some friends aboard and was waiting to hear from them.

 

[bandp407]

3 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Thanks for your wonderful report.    Sounds like a wonderful cruise.   We have some friends aboard and was waiting to hear from them.

 

Thank you Jim for your wonderful reports !! Followed along on your Equinox sailing!! 
 

yes, it was a great cruise! I neglected to mention the music- it too was great! It’s an important factor for us as we love to listen & to dance! 

I am sure your friends are enjoying!! 

[jg51]

19 hours ago, bandp407 said:

... it was a great cruise! I neglected to mention the music- it too was great! It’s an important factor for us as we love to listen & to dance!

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Dear "bandp407,"

Thanks for your enthusiastic report.

 

May we ask you to elaborate -- in some detail, if possible -- about "the music" (outside the theater), which is very important to us too?

 

For example, what kinds of acts performed in the atrium and lounges (house/party band, instrumental combos, soloists [guitar, piano, vocal], duos, etc.).  Did their repertoires include selections from classical music, the Big Band era [e.g. jazz standards], the (genuine) Rock 'n' Roll era [1955 to 1984], etc.? 

 

Finally, was beautiful (or obnoxious) music being played over speakers in the buffet restaurant?

 

Thanks, in advance, for your help!

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Edited October 4, 2021 by jg51

[LJJQ]

Bandp407,

We did have an amazing cruise on the Luxury Yacht Summit as the Captain called it! Sue Denning , Cruise Director, and Kristine made sure we had outstanding entertainment!

As you stated onboard the Summit we felt extremely safe in all ways! Off the ship I didn’t feel the same!

[cbfb]

We just got off the 9/30 sailing. Couldn’t agree more with your review. The crew was amazing and we felt very special and pampered. The ship is gorgeous! 

[bandp407]

1 hour ago, jg51 said:

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Dear "bandp407,"

Thanks for your enthusiastic report.

 

May we ask you to elaborate -- in some detail, if possible -- about "the music" (outside the theater), which is very important to us too?

 

For example, what kinds of acts performed in the atrium and lounges (house/party band, instrumental combos, soloists [guitar, piano, vocal], duos, etc.).  Did their repertoires include selections from classical music, the Big Band era [e.g. jazz standards], the (genuine) Rock 'n' Roll era [1955 to 1984], etc.? 

 

Finally, was beautiful (or obnoxious) music being played over speakers in the buffet restaurant?

 

Thanks, in advance, for your help!

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jg51~ The House Band primarily played in the Grand Foyer. They played on Deck 4 on a platform. The dancing would have been on Deck 3 - no one was there and neither were we.

 

The Jazz Band- Music Soup played each evening in the Rendezvous Lounge. They were great to listen and somewhat dance to. Each night they performed the songs of various musicians - Sinatra, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, etc... Four piece with a Female pianist/ vocalist. Excellent!

 

One night was a Motown performance in the Sky Lounge - lots of fun! You know the music!! Also prerecorded Ballroom Music in the Sky Lounge - we didn't go - need some lessons first!!

 

Only one DJ set by the pool was "obnoxious" , but the rest very upbeat and appropriate. Oh and a steel band occasionally by the pool. 

 

Just enjoy - its more music than we have had on some other cruises. 

 

[upwarduk]

1 hour ago, LJJQ said:

Sue Denning , Cruise Director, and Kristine made sure we had outstanding entertainment!

I was surprised that Sue was assigned to Summit, when Silhouette was sailing out of Southampton. I’ve heard her previously say that Silhouette is her ship.

[shipshipship]

Were you tested by Celebrity prior to disembarking when you returned to Florida? 

Edited October 5, 2021 by shipshipship

[Honolulu Blue]

Thanks for sharing.  I was on the sailing before this one.  We had about 320 passengers, which sounded exceptionally low at the time, but perhaps it's just par for the course for this ship in these troubled times.  I had a wonderful time on our "luxury yacht" and I'm glad others did also.

[bandp407]

8 hours ago, shipshipship said:

Were you tested by Celebrity prior to disembarking when you returned to Florida? 

No, we were not tested by Celebrity prior to disembarkation. 

[Honolulu Blue]

19 minutes ago, bandp407 said:

No, we were not tested by Celebrity prior to disembarkation. 

 

Neither was I.  It's not a CDC requirement.

[jg51]

22 hours ago, bandp407 said:

jg51~ The House Band primarily played in the Grand Foyer. They played on Deck 4 on a platform. The dancing would have been on Deck 3 - no one was there and neither were we.

 

The Jazz Band- Music Soup played each evening in the Rendezvous Lounge. They were great to listen and somewhat dance to. Each night they performed the songs of various musicians - Sinatra, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, etc... Four piece with a Female pianist/ vocalist. Excellent!

 

One night was a Motown performance in the Sky Lounge - lots of fun! You know the music!! Also prerecorded Ballroom Music in the Sky Lounge - we didn't go - need some lessons first!!

 

Only one DJ set by the pool was "obnoxious" , but the rest very upbeat and appropriate. Oh and a steel band occasionally by the pool. 

 

Just enjoy - its more music than we have had on some other cruises. 

 

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Hello again, "bandp407."

 

You cannot IMAGINE how happy we are about having asked you to "elaborate, with some detail" about your original music-related comments!  Our eyes nearly popped out of our heads upon reading that Music Soup is aboard the Summit!!!  Here's why ...

 

We first saw and heard them on back-to-back Reflection cruises in 2018.  Our opinion was that they were the BEST musical act we had seen/heard on any cruise boat/ship (going back to 2006). 

 

Because of "Music Soup," we booked another back-to-back Caribbean trip on Reflection in the following year -- 2019 -- BUT we then learned that Celebrity was transferring them to the Solstice (Alaska)!  To show you just how much we loved Music Soup in 2018, we have to tell you that we canceled our Reflection cruises and booked ourselves on the Solstice instead!  It was another fantastic experience.

 

We will now look into the (strong) possibility of booking (at least) two five-night cruises on the Summit -- ASAP.  We cannot thank you enough for helping us.

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[bandp407]

4 hours ago, jg51 said:

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Hello again, "bandp407."

 

You cannot IMAGINE how happy we are about having asked you to "elaborate, with some detail" about your original music-related comments!  Our eyes nearly popped out of our heads upon reading that Music Soup is aboard the Summit!!!  Here's why ...

 

We first saw and heard them on back-to-back Reflection cruises in 2018.  Our opinion was that they were the BEST musical act we had seen/heard on any cruise boat/ship (going back to 2006). 

 

Because of "Music Soup," we booked another back-to-back Caribbean trip on Reflection in the following year -- 2019 -- BUT we then learned that Celebrity was transferring them to the Solstice (Alaska)!  To show you just how much we loved Music Soup in 2018, we have to tell you that we canceled our Reflection cruises and booked ourselves on the Solstice instead!  It was another fantastic experience.

 

We will now look into the (strong) possibility of booking (at least) two five-night cruises on the Summit -- ASAP.  We cannot thank you enough for helping us.

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Hi JG 51 - sooo very happy to hear your story & that our review has  given you reason to book the Summit. We did a similar thing with a band calledDRevelation on the Reflection a number of years back.  Unfortunately following the band doesn’t always work! However , hurry , you might catch them!!  We are sailing on the Reflection end of November & just booked the Millennium for mid February. Fingers crossed for the same wonderful music!! Our music tastes sound the same- hope to meet you some day! 

Paula & Tom