BratDet

Snack time! my iPhone is the Cheapie SE2020 is working well all over ship….. we are at Sunset bar. b at sea tulok what time are u going to gym tomorrow? We just missed each other! bernadette

I swear there are 5. 4 in a row and one next to the rower. Couldn’t get all in the photo. b

I got mine July 9 8:30 am for the 17th sailaway. They process in order of pending sail date. b

Husbands vaxx record had an issue. PFR is standard USA/CDC standard for Pfizer- I had to show them that to get him cleared, I was Moderna aka MOD on the NJ vaccination registry. We straightened his out Tuesday before Sunday sail date. Bermuda no longer required COVID test upload, but we’ll have as copies as we get off the ship in case we are asked. b from the sea

Ok. Recovering on the balcony (weirdly elevator ppl can see us in their view, so not the best balcony but I am on lounger facing other direction so no biggie) from gym & breakfast. At 7:30 pic shows chair hogs in full force- but there were two chaises open…and no one in the pool.. gym has 13 treadmills, one rower forgot how many elliptical. At least 6 and a lot of weight machines. The elliptical was really nice. You can set it to take you on a journey, or watch TV, play games. I chose San Francisco cause I was hoping it would go across the bridge. Worked up a sweat, went right to Luminae. Fresh squeezed OJ, a croissant to die for and I had an omelet. Walked up one level to 5, shops weren’t open- so I walked up to our deck - 9…I was on the struggle bus because it was right after we ate- but it’s just my way of balancing too many yummy food choices. Stopped in Retreat Club to ask souls on board number- was told close to capacity- 2080- but obviously it’s prob capacity cabin wise cause ship can hold more ppl…after a bit we will head up to Retreat deck to do nothing- I’ll read maybe…later lunch & dinner- chic night & a show… I went w fancy schmantzy dresses- was not in the mood for a gown like I usually do. Discovered despite packing a shoe store I forgot my Oofos sandals for the pool.. I thought they were in my first bag… but I happened to have something else from my “shoe store” I did pack. B from the sea.

Nah. I just tossed it in. Trying to share we are in an S2 suite HC cabin. Not enough drawers compared to a regular S1,S2…I packed the kitchen sink since we drive to port and it’s our first cruise post pandemic AND I like options. It’s the only time I’m nutty with overpacking…btw our embarkation was EZ Peazy. I had paper clipped together 3 pages for each of us (Boarding pass, COVID test, Bermuda TA ) with drivers licenses…..the lady thanked me for having it so organized. Birth certs and marriage certs were ready for her to review after the 3 pages…yes we are cruising “naked”, without passports. I swore they expired 7/30 and planned for us to renew right after this cruise- when I went to enter info on Celebrity oh crap- June 12th- so we jumped into action to get renewal going, they were still “processing” as of yesterday…had to order room service to get my normal 5 am coffee, room service doesn’t start till 6 though- I asked for milk for the tea and cream or 1/2 & 1/2 for the coffee. No cream came I’m roughing it out with the milk. We have a butler, but I won’t ask to get me some- we will just fix for tomorrow. All staff work so hard, we prefer to let them help others in true need. Now if only tea was delivered, I would bother them, cause this girl has to have morning coffee. OMG does cruising again feel sooooo good. Gym opens at 6, but I never speak to people before coffee…we don’t spend more than 30 minutes, so we don’t qualify as gym rats- just keeping our old bones moving… haha- We have 1,000$ on board credit, thankfully 400$ are refundable. Many times we got empty elevators yesterday, a few times very full. I used my finger not knuckle to press the floor, realized it & a lot of jokes were made my finger was gonna fall off due to the Rona. I’m keeping hand sanitizer in my purse.That elevator ride had a lively bunch and turned out we were all in education- preschool to high school. Yes it was a short ride but everyone was laughing. I’m a school nurse and worked they the pandemic, so used to protecting myself-so I annoyed with myself I did that! I had three full vaxx doses and one booster- so I’d liked to stay COVID free. I’m already looking to book our next cruise- the ABC islands might work as I can’t find a European cruise where the itinerary is what we want. We stopped in the Retreat Club to borrow a pen as there was none in the cabin. Forgot to ask how many souls on board. That would have been a good place to ask. Today relaxation is the order of the day. It’s soooo bright outside, we are barely awake & are keeping those curtains closed… B at sea

There was a proposal on the helipad at sailaway. It was very fun…she said yes.

Gonna follow you too!! and maybe share too a little.....hahaha I've never done a live either...I've wanted hubbie to do one with me...a he said, she said kinda format...one day......but I always get too distracted.... My dog knows somethings up..... Bernadette

Yes, TA in hand… bernadette

can be found here. https://www2a.cdc.gov/vaccines/IIS/IISStandards/vaccines.asp?rpt=mvx I am sharing this because in my state NJ, Pfizer company is abbreviated PFR on my husbands covid record and Bermuda would not accept his vaccination certificate- state government issued unless it had the full name of the company- so I sent them this info sheet so they can easily see it is valid for Pfizer. . Mine was Mod for Moderna- yet THAT was not questioned. I can see why people are traveling elsewhere and avoiding Bermuda still.... Bernadette

Yes, I got it this morning. I did my husbands the following day and he is waiting on his. I read they go by sail date for their approvals. Bernadette

My husband & I finally got to go there the year we rented a Twizzy. I do not eat seafood. My husband did a review on trip advisor and stated if we didn't have our own transport- it was not worthwhile- but he definitely enjoyed his sandwich... Bernadette

Ahhh...one of the best benefits. Leaving the ship, you meet with a group in Retreat Salon....and you are escorted off...thereby beating long lines for customs that most others experience....we have had a suite 3 times and it has happened each cruise....you walk by many hundreds of people who are waiting...Bernadette

I found the list when I found a FB passport group- along with their phone number- thank you for the info...Bernadette

We have been seated a few times as suite guests. The butler always gives you a time that is pretty early so never has anyone been waiting for a seat that is a non suite guest....it feels weird to be honest so we might skip it next cruise...

Our AAA membership is the level between those 2- so we paid 3.99 each in June 2022.

Our 2 digits are 69.....not on the list...they are renewals....any clue what 69 indicates? Thanks! Bernadette

I was often given the Blu menu when I found nothing on the wonderful Luminae menu, as I do not eat seafood. I am grateful for that option. I do not choose a cruise based on a menu-it's destination- then date for me...we enjoy the Summit suite perks & we LOVE luminae -yummy food and staff. Bernadette

Since on every Summit cruise we have dined in Luminae- we only went once to Tuscan Grill...service was sub par, wait was lengthy and food- meh....(compared to Luminae) This upcoming cruise, I'd be tempted by chef's table, but I dont eat seafood- but the menu you posted was a great help as I do eat alot of items on the menu..so I can consider it this trip. Thanks! Bernadette

I’ve sailed to Bermuda from Bayonne 5 times. We are local to that area, I work the next town over. Usually quite warm. Last trip in 2019 - it was quite windy. We were on the helipad for sailaway. bernadette

Love the photos...reminding me of our prior Summit Bermuda cruises, can''t wait to be back on board this summer...so nice to follow you on your trip!!! Bernadette

We are headed back on the Summit for the 4th time....can't wait... they no longer sell the 3 day pass at the dockyard, only two......been like that for a few years before the pandemic....we always be sure to buy one ahead of time to have for our NEXT trip, avoids lines on first day off the ship- Bermuda is our happy place....My daughter & fiance recently went and I let her use my in hand transportation passes and she replaced them.... Don't get on a bus with a wet bottom and si down- very upsetting to the bus driver....be dry...:) When my son & DIL were on a Celebrity ship in Europe on their honeymoon- they texted us to try the Aspen drink at Al Bacio...it has Khalua, hot coffee, and who knows what else...I don't drink Khalua and my husband is a tea drinker and we still both LOVED it....We have at least one every trip! Bernadette