Every vacation has its pluses and minuses, but this time the pluses far out weighed any negatives. The Summit and staff were great. I work in the hotel industry so my standards may be a little different than the average cruiser.

In hotel terms, the ship was a little tired - if you looked really hard you would see worn spots, but with the worn you also found staff who were continually cleaning, polishing, shining and greeting you with a smile and a kind word where ever you turned. We were told the ship was scheduled for a makeover in 2011, but in the meantime do not let the age put you off - hey we all have a wrinkle or two. If you have a chance to tour the galleys - do so. The kitchens were fascinating and there was more food to sample as you toured.

The food was excellent! My son is a chef from a major culinary school, so he has taught me well. We did select dining and it was great. We never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a table, were seated randomly with really nice people who added to our experience. Portions were not large and when you are eating 4 courses they should not be. We had a variety of waiters and they were great. If you asked a question, they knew the answer and if you selected something that might be past their peak of flavor, they would steer you to a better choice. We also liked breakfast in the spa area - very uncrowded and the food was organic and tasty. Read more