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I forgot to mention that rooms are serviced two times a day.

Thank you for the clarification.

The Satellite tv didn't work much on this trip. I spent more time than normal in my room this trip and a working tv would have been nice.

The wall was busting at the seams. This is right under the tv so hard to ignore.

One lamp on the nightstand by the bed has a 110V outlet. There are two 110V outlets, one 220V and two USB plugs available on the wall in the desk area.

This chain may be a Captain Club amenity.

I think this bag is an amenity with Concierge class or maybe it's in every room.

Bigelow - body wash, shampoo and conditioner in shower and hand lotion in the bathroom.

The balcony was spacious especially compared to Princess. There were two lounge chairs but no foot rest. Honestly it was too cold to sit out there. I enjoyed the natural light in the morning and seeing the sunrise/sunset.

After lunch I headed to back to my room. The new decor is relaxing. There was a bottle of un-chilled inexpensive ($5.99 at Total wine) champagne waiting. This felt like a let down after Virgin Voyages, which serves Moet Champagne flutes would have been a nice touch. The Good - Location - a short walk aft or forward. Oceanview is on deck 10. I walked up and down. - There was a crew area right across from room but I never heard any noise. - I appreciated having a light on the balcony. New ships did away with the light. - Lots of hangers - Seems like ample drawer space. I don't unpack my bag so I cannot comment on space. The Bad - This room was noisy. - It sounded like something was dripping in the bathroom all day. In the middle of the night I checked the sink several times but there was no water dripping and the sink was dry. I couldn't figure it out but it was very annoying. - Then there was creaking and a banging sound when the ship was moving. Unfortunately, the waves were high and the ship was rocking this trip. The noise never stopped. - Looking at the mirror drove me insane. It's time for a replacement. - The safe is tiny. There was a robe in the room. I think this is a concierge class amenity.

Walked around the ship a bit to waste time then headed to lunch. I saw all the typical Celebrity venues but everything seems close to each other and not spread out like on bigger ships. Lunch was served in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant on deck 4. This was the best meal I had on the cruise. I was skeptical on the butternut squash soup but it was tasty. I also had the caesar salad starter. The Moroccan braised short ribs were cooked perfectly. I swapped the couscous for mashed potatoes.

There were a few spots of solid ice for a first drink picture. A cucumber mint martini. I asked for a short glass to walk around.

The MDR opened at 12:30 for Concierge class and Priority Access guests. Headed to the Martini Bar for a drink. Usually a highlight on the S Class ship but it was an eye sore on the Summit. The bartender joked it was global warming but Celebrity needs to do better especially with the prices. The issues was never resolved during the cruise. Maybe it will get fixed in Alaska.

My first impression getting on the ship was meh. There was no wow factor. I went to my room to drop off my bag. I can't remember when the rooms were ready. I don't recall there being an announcement but I was also in the dining room after 12:30. The ship reminds me of Holland America Eurodmn with the location of the elevators and brown wood cabin doors.

I arrived at the port around 10:40AM. My boarding time was 11:30 AM. Boarding went smoothly. The last minute trip threw me off and to forget to print my luggage tags and get small bills for tips. The porter took my name and gave me a plastic luggage tag. I tipped him through Cash App. After walking inside to check in, I realized I didn't have a boarding pass because I opted for a cash account, which prevented me from progressing past the credit card stage during the online check-in process. Note on using a cash account: I started with $200 in onboard credit (OBC). I used some of this for a spa visit and spent $40 in the gift shop, which left a balance on my OBC. The only other charges were for gratuities. By the third day, Guest Services began calling my room several times a day and even left letters under my door requesting that I add a credit card to my file. The calls became so frequent and disruptive that I eventually took the phone off the hook. I checked in and was advised to have a seat. I did not notice a separate area for Retreat but I also was not paying much attention. Retreat, Priority Access and Elites were called first. Up an escalator and I was walking up the gangway at 10:58.