"LIVE" from Celebrity Summit

[2belgiantervs]

2 minutes ago, davekathy said:

122 days...🥂

I know! Just made my final payment. Cannot get here soon enough! Looking forward to meeting my fellow cruise critic buddies.

[MightyMike]

4 hours ago, SFLcowboy78 said:

Radio, 

 

Would it be possible for you to provide a picture with the pullman bunk open so I can see what it looks like?

 

TIA

 

The pullman does come down some and will be just above the person sleeping closest to the balcony. Still, we liked it better than a sofa bed. When a sofa bed is pulled out, your entire cabin basically becomes one giant bed with little space to get around.

 

Our kid quickly learned to sleep with his feet toward the balcony. It was way too tempting to reach up and tickle his feet when he was the other way around.

[shofer]

We took 2 trips to Hawaii on Summit and loved the ship.  Just wondering, if in the MDR, do they still have that beautiful crystal table and sculpture at the foot of the staircase?

[Aralim]

@Radio, if you happen to swing by the casino again for another round of luck, can you check what the table minimum is for craps, and whether double odds are offered or only single odds?

 

Not sailing Summit until August of next year, but I always like to know how much to budget for the craps table. 😉 

[Radio]

Hello everyone and good evening. I think it was Dinah Washington who sang “What a difference a day makes”?  She could have performed that today and it would have fit nicely. Today wasn’t a perfect day, but based on the weather from sail away and yesterday it sure made today seem almost perfect. We had sunny skies, with a nice breeze. The seas were still a little choppy but overall it was very nice.

 

The Soundtrack Quintet played out by the pool today, and there were deck games, movies, contests, and trivia most of the day. I tried to stay up for Totally 80’s Party, and The Game Show: Wedding Games up in the Sky Lounge but it’s time for me to hit the rack. I was able to visit the Casino a couple of times today and I must be calm about my luck as to not jinx my stay there.

 

We are still traveling about 10kts to Bermuda with Norwegian Escape at our side. Anthem of the Seas and Norwegian Gem have left Bermuda late this afternoon for their transit home. Captain Ioannis suggested again today that we should see Bermuda by around 5:30 am tomorrow morning and we should pick up the pilot by 6:30am. We are scheduled to be tied up at the pier by 8:30.

 

Here are a few images of today. . . Thanks for tuning in.

 

 

Radio

 

 

Soundtrack soumded very good. . .

 

 

 

 

 

The Sun brought out many passengers

 

 

 

 

 

Passengers enjying the sun

 

 

 

 

I love the blue seas

 

 

 

 

 

Even the Solarium was busy

 

 

 

The temperature felt like 90F in the Solarium

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Skies and blue seas from my balcony

 

 

 

 

 

Passengers were arriving early for the "Come Croon with me" Show

 

 

 

 

 

 

[iheartbda]

Radio, I’m sending you a virtual hug and kiss. I haven’t been on CC in ages, not that I haven’t sailed , just didn’t log on.

 

Anyway, I’m on the May 19 sailing and have been to BDA in the double digits on 3 different lines. X was our intro to cruising to BDA and it’s always been our favorite line.

 

So, for some reason decided to check the boards and who shows up with the best reviews? RADIO!

 

Every Cruise we’ve been on to BDA was rough when hitting the Gulf Stream, some more than others. Still, nothing major.

 

After all that, I do have a question. Have you found the in cabin fridge cold or is it the typical cooler masquerading as a fridge. I also once read that they work better if you don’t close the cabinet door in which they are located. Wonder if there’s any truth to that?

 

My friend in BDA said the weather has been Bermudaful and he will do his best to keep it that way.☀️

[Radio]

Commuter Ship Traffic in Bermuda

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

Edited May 8, 2019 by Radio

[screwsmcernst]

On 5/6/2019 at 9:13 PM, Radio said:

 

That is not correct.  The items you mentioned are prepared in the Aft section of the Oceanview Cafe. 

 

Radio

 

 

Thanks for the reply.  I figured it was something like that.    Looking forward to the rest of your review.

[RodPat]

Radio,

I always love your reviews because you are always honest with them.  We sail Summit on May 26 for her 10 day Bermuda, Boston and Bar Harbor cruise.  Glad to hear that the Casino is friendly.

 

Pat

[Radio]

Ooops, let's try this again. . .

 

Commuter Ship Traffic in Bermuda

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

[JonnyCT81]

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to review the Summit, she looks great!  I am going to going to Bermuda on her on the 5/19 sailing.    In looking at your photos, I am sad to see them take away the normal tables that were there before, and replace it with a smaller table; how are you supposed to use your balcony for room service?   My partner and I enjoy having breakfast on the balcony in the morning, it's hard to see how we can do that on such as small surface....don't people think of these things when they are making the purchase order for "tiny round cocktail tables"?   In any case, enjoy the rest of your cruise, and thank you for your amazing effort!

[keep on cruisin]

Radio,

 

Thank you for the review and great photos.  We sail on Summit in August.

 

You mentioned the outlets on the table lamp base, are there outlets on both sides of the bed or just the one side.  And are the USB adaptors strong enough for the new devices.  We were just on the Jade and the lamp USB's could not rapid charge a phone or tablet.

 

Looking forward to the rest of your excellent live review.

 

 

 

[Radio]

5 hours ago, keep on cruisin said:

Radio,

 

Thank you for the review and great photos.  We sail on Summit in August.

 

You mentioned the outlets on the table lamp base, are there outlets on both sides of the bed or just the one side.  And are the USB adaptors strong enough for the new devices.  We were just on the Jade and the lamp USB's could not rapid charge a phone or tablet.

 

Looking forward to the rest of your excellent live review.

 

 

 

 

The Outlets are on the lamp base on one side of the bed. I have 2 premium devices and the USB charging ports work very well.

 

Radio

 

 

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[Turtles06]

7 hours ago, JonnyCT81 said:

In looking at your photos, I am sad to see them take away the normal tables that were there before, and replace it with a smaller table; how are you supposed to use your balcony for room service?   My partner and I enjoy having breakfast on the balcony in the morning, it's hard to see how we can do that on such as small surface....don't people think of these things when they are making the purchase order for "tiny round cocktail tables"?

 

I agree with you.  Just an fyi that the functionality (or, rather, the lack thereof) of some of the new design choices, and especially the removal of tables, has been discussed a great deal on the Summit "Revolution" thread and some of the other "live from" threads, in case you want to go back and read those discussions.   

[Pennstatedj]

Thanks for the great review. Like many others we sail on June 27 and then on July 7 with all the family celebrating our 50 anniversary. You have provided valuable information that will help us explain things to those traveling their first cruise on an S class ship. Thanks again. 

[Radio]

Hello everyone and Good Morning. Welcome to DAY 4 of "LIVE" from Celebrity Summit. We arrived at 8:10 am. Celebrity Summit has docked Starboard side which is very nice as that where my cabin is. I should have good internet action for the next 3 days.

 

The forecast today is calling for cloudy skies with little or no rain. Tomorrow and Friday should be sunny skies.

I will be going ashore soon to explore lovely Bermuda but before I go I wanted to post a few images from our arrival.

 

Thanks for all of the nice comments, and thanks for tuning in.

 

 

Radio

 

 

Awake at Radio Dark30 but no signs of land yet. . .

 

 

 

 

Summit passes by St.Georges Cut

 

 

 

 

The New St. Regis Resort is being built by Fort St. Catherines

 

 

 

 

 

Aha.  .we can see the Dockyard

 

 

 

 

I love the Bermuda National Museum (aka Commissioners House)

 

 

 

 

We have arrived at King's Wharf

 

 

 

The New King's Wharf Terminal is being constructed 

 

 

 

We are LIVE on PTVtv

 

 

 

 

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[happy cruzer]

Thanks for posting a picture of the Solarium.  I could not tell how much seating is in there.  That is one bad memory I have of Celebrity, the chair hogs in the Solarium.  Also curious about the food choices.

 

Enjoy your cruise live and hopy you can post mass quantities of pictures on your return :).

 

Buena suerte!

 

Thank you. 

[agathasmum]

22 hours ago, Radio said:

Hello everyone and good morning. Welcome to DAY 2 of "LIVE" from Celebrity Summit. At breakfast this morning I had a made to order omelette, and was surprised to hear that there is no Salsa in the Oceanview Cafe. . . Who in the ? What the ? For the live of ? No Salsa ? "Oh the Humanity" It turns out that the ship has salsa, but in on Deck 3 in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant for breakfast. I may have to have breakfast down there later this week.

 

It appears that there may be some sun today. . . There are still heavy clouds but the sun is trying to peek through. . . We still have about 200 nm to go before Bermuda and passengers are getting antsy about being at sea. At least it is possible to be out on the decks without rain and high winds.

 

I plan to attend the Bermuda Shopping and excursion talk this morning in the Theater. There will be a Officers vs Passengers Volleyball Competition this afternoon and Bohemian Rhapsody will be playing on the Big Screen in the Celebrity Theater.

Last night I was surprised to see a rose was provided in a vase and a friendly reminder that clocks need to be turned ahead 1 hour before going to bed. This will put us on Bermuda time (Atlantic Time Zone)

I enjoyed a Cafe Mocha this morning Cafe Al Bacio this morning where I set up the Radio Pressroom to make this post. It is very relaxing there for a coffee.

 

Here are some photos from last night and this morning. . .

 

Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

There are USB ports and 110V outlets in the lamp base

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is easy to get to

 

 

 

Oceanview Cafe this morning at 7AM

 

 

 

 

I love their bakery

 

 

 

Pancakes, Waffles, french Toast and Blintz

 

 

 

 

Waffle and pancake toppings

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the newly designed OVC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please move clocks forward 1 hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Pressroom at Cafe Al Bacio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comfortable Loungers

 

 

 

 

 

There might be a little sun out there

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watching News?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, the sun is forcing her way through

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I wanted to see some blues seas. . .

 

 

 

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So glad to see my favourite yellow chairs are still in Cafe Al bacio!

 

[Laurab23]

We cruise on Summit next week and all your pictures are getting me even more excited.

Thanks!

 

Laura

[Bo1953]

4 minutes ago, Laurab23 said:

We cruise on Summit next week and all your pictures are getting me even more excited.

Thanks!

 

Laura

Radio's reviews has that effect on future sailings....

 

bon voyage

[Turtles06]

1 hour ago, Pennstatedj said:

Thanks for the great review. Like many others we sail on June 27 and then on July 7 with all the family celebrating our 50 anniversary. You have provided valuable information that will help us explain things to those traveling their first cruise on an S class ship. Thanks again. 

 

Happy anniversary!  Just an FYI that the Summit is an M-class ship. 

[Aralim]

2 hours ago, Radio said:

The New St. Regis Resort is being built by Fort St. Catherines

 

 

The New King's Wharf Terminal is being constructed 

 

 

Wow! I was just in Bermuda last October and sailed right past the Fort St. Catherines on the ferry to St. George's, never saw that construction there. Also didn't have any new terminal building going up at that time either.

 

Is that terminal building replacing one of the existing ones, or truly new and supplementing what they already have? And are both projects expected to be finished in the next few months? I'm going to be back in Bermuda on Anthem of the Seas in October, might have to check out that new resort if it's open for business.

[SFLcowboy78]

17 hours ago, Aralim said:

@Radio, if you happen to swing by the casino again for another round of luck, can you check what the table minimum is for craps, and whether double odds are offered or only single odds?

I would be interested in knowing this information too

[hcat]

3 hours ago, Aralim said:

 

Wow! I was just in Bermuda last October and sailed right past the Fort St. Catherines on the ferry to St. George's, never saw that construction there. Also didn't have any new terminal building going up at that time either.

 

Is that terminal building replacing one of the existing ones, or truly new and supplementing what they already have? And are both projects expected to be finished in the next few months? I'm going to be back in Bermuda on Anthem of the Seas in October, might have to check out that new resort if it's open for business.

Interesting pics!

We stayed at a Holiday Inn  Hotel up on a big hill  overlooking where they are building that new hotel  and  Fort St Catherines. Had a beautiful corner suite with awesome views. They took it down years ago...was a bit sad watching the video of its demise. Hope the new resort does well...it is a bit off the beaten path!

Surprised they were permitted to build at that location ...so close to the Fort.

Edited May 8, 2019 by hcat

[Radio]

6 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

Radio's reviews has that effect on future sailings....

 

bon voyage

 

Wow, Your check is in the mail.

 

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