Zigster

Summit has a "Full Moon Party" where you are encouraged to wear white.  It's held on either the pool deck or in the Sky Lounge depending on the weather.  

On the Celebrity Summit page there has not been one report of bars being closed on sea days.  The ship has been doing 4 and 5 day sailings since October 27 and not one report.  

In reading comments on the Summit page from those that are and have been on sailings, everyone seems to be enjoying everything about the ship.  

We have been in The Retreat onboard Summit many times and just recently onboard Silhouette.  
Summit - Retreat Lounge there isn't a proper bar.  Just a small area with maybe 2 high top tables.
The lounge itself is lovely, seating is a bit uncomfortable as the chair choices by the designer was a bit of a mistake.  The Retreat Sundeck has access by a rather high staircase and also an elevator which doesn't always work.  It does not have a bar, but servers are available.  Two levels with a small dining and seating area and loungers on the lower level. Limited specialty dining.  Ship is stunning since being Revolutionized in 2019.  
Silhouette - Retreat Lounge is lovely with a full bar and seating.  Retreat Sundeck 2 levels with a bar and overall the entire space is much larger than on Summit. Murano is definitely a highlight onboard Silhouette. And, the additional specialty dining is a bonus as well.  Silhouette has also been Revolutionized and the updates are very nice.
Given the choice between the two our choice would be Summit as we've found the ship to be more welcoming and intimate.  While Silhouette is stunning, we find  that the Summit crew is amazing, service outstanding and for us, just an overall better experience.  However, we will be back onboard Silhouette in April for a 10 day to once again enjoy the Retreat and all that it has to offer.

7 hours ago, tigger-ttfn said:

Where is the web cam located in the port of miami for sail away

The webcam is at the InterContinental.

10 minutes ago, Dave Simpson said:

Are families allowed in the indoor pool for set hours, or not at all?

I believe that at times those with children are allowed to use the pool.  For some reason 7:00 pm is coming to mind.  On certain cold weather sailings they also have hours where they are allowed in.

Constellation has the Solarium which is designated for adults.

Yes, it is terminal G.  Have a wonderful sailing on Summit! 💙

DaKahuna we were just on recently and doing this from memory.  Not the exact names, but close enough. 
Chicken Caesar Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Luminae Burger
Turkey Wrap

Summit - Retreat Lounge has a small bar area with no seating.  There is a bartender there to make drinks.  Also in this area is a high top with 2 chairs.  Off in the main area are many chairs with very low tables for light bites that are available throughout the day.
Summit - Retreat Sundeck does not have a bar.  There are crew there to get you drinks as well as maybe 8 tables and chairs for light lunches.  I believe there are 4 items on the menu.  

Just now, Zigster said:

 

She looks very different from when I met her on Millennium in November.  Her hair was much darker.  

17 hours ago, jwlane said:

That IS Brittany---the photo was from a previous sailing.

21 hours ago, Honolulu Blue said:

I have a better idea than you do.  It's probably her:

 

 

Her name is Brittany.  She's friendly.  I saw her around the ship at least once in addition to hosting a couple of the evening shows when I was on the Millennium last month.  Tell her I said hi. 

 

Then again, she might have been replaced with someone else in the intervening weeks.  In which case I have no idea who your CD is. 

 

P.S.  Thanks for the trip report so far!  

That's not Brittany.  She's been posting on Instagram and it's not from the ship.

On 11/27/2022 at 11:41 AM, BoundForSea said:

I was just about to start a thread and saw this. 

 

Did a 4ni over Thanksgiving. Ship full to capacity. There were very loud and disruptive guests on board. The cruise was nothing like any of my 5 past Celebrity sailings. We were in Aqua and at least had Blu to goto at night for a quiter more reserved experience away from the masses. The cruise much more resembled a Carnival short cruise experience than that of a Celebrity brand experience.  The crew is almost brand new and were already worn out. This I got first hand and even from the Concierge in confidence when I went to share my frustrations. Some guests had to be escorted back to their cabins for being too disruptive and extremely intoxicated in public area one night. Families with children had to leave public areas in early evenings due to the language and scene. With an Inside for 150$pp in South Florida, it is merely another short booze cruise, the X brand and experience is watered down almost completely.  

 

If you are looking for a true Celebrity brand experience please look toward a 7ni from Ft Lauderdale. If you could care less about a party scene and just drinking it up for a few nights then by all means this will be fine for you. 

 

Just as an aside several other well traveled Celebrity guests in Blu one evening were all sharing similar opinions and experiences. 

 

Of course YMMV so this is just one persons perspective. 

I agree 100% with your observations. In October we were onboard for the 12 day repo from Boston. It was a true Celebrity sailing experience.  We remained onboard for the 4 day and it was as if we were transformed into another universe.  I agree with those of you who have stated on your sailings the number of 20 somethings was limited. That was the case in years past, but at the going rate of $200 per person that is no longer the case.  Many onboard were loud, obnoxious and showed lack of manners.  Shorts, ballcaps, t-shirts and flip flops at dinner??  That is not the Celebrity that I've sailed with the past 25 years.  

On our recent  Summit sailings, they have had the "Full Moon Party" and you're encouraged to wear white. 

1 hour ago, stellarose said:

not updated on CCL website

 

Celebrity's website doesn't need to be changed for Summit's port stop in Bermuda. The requirement for the ending of the Bermuda Authorization doesn't go in effect until 25 October. 

1 hour ago, cruisestitch said:

This thread is about Bermuda not Canads

My apologies. I'm dealing with the 3 October Canada sailing and the upcoming repo that ports in Bermuda. Pardon my confusion! 🤔😕😵

I believe that those booked in the 3 October Summit  sailing have received an email with the updates. 

 From Celebrity's website

https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/us-travel-requirements-visiting-canada

12 minutes ago, lexmiller said:

The $40 thingie still exists - only testing has ended.  We still have to pay.

Sadly Summit's Repositioning sailing guests still need to test as we port in Bermuda on 17 October for a 6 hour stop. 

I believe that the Daniel Boulud Chef's Table is held in Tuscan Grill.  It is offered I believe on the first night and if there is a demand for it, possibly another night as well.  There was never a Murano on Constellation (or any M class ship).

On 9/11/2022 at 2:36 PM, mk cruise said:

I recently booked Sky Suite with adjoining Concierge cabin. My wife and I are in Sky Suite and 15 year old daughter in Concierge. When booking agent indicated our daughter would receive same Suite benefits. Is this correct and if so does anybody know if I need to make any special arrangements beforehand? Thank you!

When you board speak with the Luminae Matre d'.  

Is your date 12/19?  Summit is in Miami in December, not Boston.

On 7/30/2022 at 12:42 PM, LGW59 said:

That would be a deal breaker for me, I like to once or twice a cruise, have folks over for a beverage etc, I'd not do that if they had to go through my bedroom to use the water closet.  There is also a suite on another ship, EDGE??, that looks like the only access to the balcony is also through the bedroom.  I've only seen it on YouTube and the suite looks lovely, but again why would they design it like that!?!

The Royal Suite onboard Edge has access to the balcony only from the bedroom.  We found it odd. Not only when entertaining guests, but hoping not to disturb sleeping DH if I wanted to relax on balcony.

1 hour ago, asnaleah said:

Does Summit have the Retreat deck?

Yes, Retreat Sundeck (no pool, but a hot tub)  and Retreat Lounge (formerly Michael's Club).

15 hours ago, JeriGail said:

Where was this tour posted and how did you sign up for it?  We're going on our first Celebrity cruise next year  and would love a behind the scenes tour.

In your Cruise Planner under dining is the "Inside Access Tour".  Very informative!