We did the Summit Alaska gulf cruise 7/04 and can only sum it up in one word - Wow! We've taken 4 other cruises but this was our first to Alaska and our first on Celebrity. The sum of the parts were greater than the whole, and since the parts were all excellent, the whole was inevitably grand.

On embarkation in Seward, we were greeted in the 'grand foyer' by dozens of suited attendants offering trays of champagne and mimosas as one personally escorted us to our cabin, an inside cabin which was sufficient in space and amenities- much preferable to wandering down neverending corridors trying to find our cabin. This personal touch set the stage for our entire week on the Summit.

With 1900 passengers and over 900 staff members, your every need is met with anticipation by a nearby attendant. The vistas were a constant unfolding of nature's grandeur as we visited the quaint ports of call. We admired the array of original artwork onboard in the public areas; the meals and service were outstanding. We particularly enjoyed the (included) room service, starting each day with coffee and croissants in bed. Read more