Loved the mid-sized ship. The Summit was in excellent condition and beautifully maintained. We had an Aqua class cabin and enjoyed the privilege of dining in Blu. At first we thought we might not like Blu because of the "spa" cuisine we had heard about, but the menu had excellent offerings nightly like shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, steak, grilled salmon or chicken, if you didn't want to order from the main menu. Breakfast and dinners were so good that we dined here daily. We felt no need to go to the specialty restaurants. Desserts were excellent, too. This is the first time in 39 cruises that we ate both breakfast and dinner in the dining room. Usually we'd go to the café, but service in Blu was incredible. Friendly crew, right on the ball all the time, from the hostess to the waiters to the wine steward. Production shows were very good (but loud - bring ear plugs). Didn't care for the comedians though. Pool areas were crowded on sea days but lovely on port days when most people were ashore. The classic beverage package worked great - no need to upgrade to premium. I could get anything that I would want with the classic package.

Our balcony on deck 9 had a large overhang about 15 feet so you couldn't see the stars at night, but on the other hand, you were sheltered from too much hot sun. Everything worked well in the cabin - the toilets, the air conditioning, the refrigerator, and the bed was comfortable (made a slightly larger than queen size when put together). Cabin stewards kept it clean. We weren't crazy about the hors d' oeuvres that were delivered at 4:30 (hummus, pita pieces, a few nuts or olives or sliced cherry tomatoes), but it was a nice idea. A bottle of champagne awaited us upon embarkation which was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this ship if you are looking for a relaxing cruise, with excellent service and a nice itinerary.