Our group of six travelers set sail in early February on the second Summit sailing after her dry-dock. The ship was absolutely beautiful and all of the public areas were a pleasure to visit. The pool areas were sparkling, the spa and gym were re-carpeted, and smelled brand new. The first day give-a-way at the spa was a bonus for some lucky winners. The seven prizes were higher-quality massages and facials and the like.
The lay-out of the ship was not difficult to navigate though we have never sailed a "Solsticized" ship before. We loved the new Cellar-Masters area with its nifty "do it yourself" wine bar. The Martini Bar is a glorious icy area that was packed every night. The bartenders were quite talented, but we much preferred the quiet and cozy Cellar-Masters with an incredible sommelier. Qsine was a delicious masterpiece of tantalizing food, amazing service, and dynamic/interactive presentations.
High Tea in the Specialty Restaurant was worth every penny with gloved service, fragrantly delicious tea, and delectable treats. (Qsine-$40pp and High Tea-$25pp.)
Cabin 7171 was ideally located near the aft of the ship but not too far from center. Our balcony was a bit bigger than our neighbors and we appreciated the extra room. The cabin was roomy and there was plenty of storage especially in the bathroom surprisingly. The shower was also of a good size and we could turn around easily while showering. Very nice.