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We thoroughly enjoyed Izumi. All 4 in our party ordered the "hot stone" dinners. The food was very good. The waiter was attentive and a lot of fun. It was one our best evenings cruising.

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Pick a cabin in the middle with a hotel floor above and below.

We've flown in the same day of the cruise if we can get a direct flight and the cruise departs late. Otherwise, we go in the day before.

It depends on the port wether or not to stick to cruise line excursions. We've done both. One thing to know is the ship will wait if one of its tours is late. But it will not wait if you are late on your own. It's great fun to watch the people running down the pier!

Many times the cruise line cursing are slightly more expensive than book your own but they can be more convenient.

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I always tip a couple dollars per bag. More if the potter stays with us for a while. We've found the porter speeds you through customs and helps get a taxi faster. We've had some better than others but none that ever demanded a tip. I fold the money and hand it to them and say thank you. They say thank you and put the money in their pocket without looking at it. I amazed some people have had the porters count the tip!

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Thanks Lois R. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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We cruised the Summit a while back. It was great. The service was top notch. It seemed like an older crowd to us. I'm guessing you are going to St Martin. The tiki hut snorkeling tour was great. It was very kid friendly. There were a few families on the tour and the kids looked like they were having a ball. On other cruises, in both st Martin and st Thomas, we got a cab and asked them for an island tour. The price was very reasonable. They have standard tours they take you on. On st Thomas, we had them drop us at the beach at the end of the tour and then made a time for them to pick us up to go back to the ship.

In st Thomas, The butterfly garden is right across the pier from the ship. You can walk. It's a reasonable price and enjoyable.

It was a while ago but my kids loved the kids program on Carnival. I would definitely check out the kids program.

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Hi,

We cruised the Summit in April. The crew is great. The kids on the cruise looked like they were having a blast.

You should really check out the kids club. It's been a long time but when mine were that age, we couldn't get them away from the kids club.

Relax, you;ll have fun. The cabin will be a bit tight but you know that ahead of time so manage expectations and no one will be disappointed with the cabin size.

Try to get early seating for dinner so the kids won't be starved waiting for late dinner. Don't be afraid to ask the waiter if the kids want something special. Also, you'll be able to do some after dinner activities without it being too late for the kids.

Use room service to get the kids a bedtime snack. It will be easier than taking them to find food.

Also, call Celebrity customer service ahead of time and request seating at a larger table size with another family with kids. It will give you a chance to talk with some adults and the kids might make a friend.

The theatre entertainment on the Summit was a little dated for me. One show was a tribute to Patsy Cline. My kids call me old but I'm not that old.

Bermuda is really pretty and the people are friendly.

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