We sailed on the Summit September 30th to October 14th, this being our 11th cruise, and the third with Celebrity. The ship left Los Angeles, cruised the Hawaiian Islands, and returned to Los Angeles.

Embarkation could not have been any smoother. We took the time to fill out our boarding papers on the computer prior to boarding, so we literally were aboard the ship within 10 minutes. I wish all embarkations were this easy. If you drive to the port, parking is right next to the ship, but unfortunately uncovered. Parking for the duration of the cruise was $165.

Our room (9161) was a standard balcony room, with a decent layout and enough nooks & crannies to put everything away. The only negative feelings we had about the cabin was the bed and the location; the bed was lumpy and in need of a new mattress. As to the location, it was on the 9th deck located on the port side. This is significant in that smoking is permitted on the port side of the pool area (one deck up) and many of the port side rooms are smoking. When you sit on the balcony, the smell of cigarette smoke is sometimes quite strong, depending in the direction of the wind. Our room steward, Glory, did a fine job in keeping the room in order, and was usually found hovering somewhere in the hall waiting to get you something. Service is one of the main areas where Celebrity excels, and this cruise was no exception. The bathroom is a bit cramped, but hey, you are on a ship, so it is no big deal. My only complaint about the bathroom is that is doesn't have a decent 110 outlet that will handle a hair dryer (forget the built in one). My wife had to do her hair in the cabin, which can be somewhat annoying. No big deal, but still worth noting. Read more