Celebrity Summit Review

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Overall a Good Experience with a Fantastic Crew

Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Summit
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williamsvisual
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Nov 2010
Cabin: Inside Stateroom 9

This was our sixth cruise and first on Celebrity. I specifically chose this cruise to give Celebrity a try as well as wanting to visit the somewhat less accessible islands in the Southern Caribbean. My wife and I are in our thirties and try to get away twice a year or so without the kids. We invited our friends that are also in their thirties as well as my wife's parents. Kind of a different combination, but it worked out great.

We flew in the night before and had a great Puerto Rican dinner and as well as a good rest at the Hampton in San Juan. The day of embarkation, we took the city bus to old San Juan and had a great time wandering the neighborhoods. I had always wanted to visit the Spanish fortifications in San Juan and was not disappointed. The bus far was less than $2 each way. A great way to travel for the adventurous. We arrived at the pier later in the afternoon and literally walked on waiting in no lines.

I am not a fan of larger ships having sailed on Carnival and NCL. I will hopefully never sail on a ship larger than the Summit again. My ideal ship size is probably around 1400 so the around 2300 passenger size of the Summit is pushing the envelope for me, but I'm happy to report that the ship never felt crowded. Deck chairs were always available and we could find a quiet spot when desired. The ship itself was in adequate condition. The decor is probably the most appealing of any ship I've experienced. Public areas were generally well maintained and inviting. I would say that both my wife and I felt that the two Holland America ships that we have been on seemed to be cleaner and better maintained in the common areas, particularly in the public restrooms. The pool area was showing its age. I simply love the rear deck pool on Holland American ships, so I'm biased in that area. I also have to give the nod to Holland America for the beauty and nautical feel of their ships particularly the wood decks. Overall the Summit seemed to need a new coat of paint.

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Inside Stateroom 9

Cabin 09

Very nice quiet hall high in the ship. Much less noise from the engine, etc. than any other cabin I've had. Cabin next door could be noisy when the occupants where talking loudly. Good size room.

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